DEFINING THE MODERN COUPLE Who are they? Why does it matter?
From 1999 to 2014
bride & groom bride & bride groom & groom
Maggie Winters Photography
REACHING THE MODERN COUPLE WHERE are they looking for me? WHAT do they want to hear? WHAT do they need to know?
Authentic Eye Photography
SERVING THE MODERN COUPLE WHAT do I need to know? HOW do I express what I know?
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From Gay‐Friendly to Gay Wedding Competent • Understand who the LGBTQ community is • Understand what LGBTQ couples need • Understand how our experiences & legal options shape our choices
THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE
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District of Columbia • Marriage since 2010 • Draws from south‐ eastern region of US • Welcomes out‐of‐state marriage • Strong LGBTQ community • High tourism appeal
Maryland • Marriage since 2012 • Active tourism campaign in Baltimore • Desirable locations (mountains, farms, bay) • Strong LGBTQ community as DC suburb
Virginia • Ban overturned in 2014 • Ruling is under appeal • 2013 DOMA ruling means many NoVA couples may have married in DC/MD • Pending appeal means many NoVA couples will marry soon
LEAD with love LISTEN with love SERVE from love… … and you can’t go wrong.
READY TO REFINE YOUR SAME‐SEX WEDDING SKILL SET? Join me at 3:30 pm today (Woodrow Wilson A)
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