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OUR
WEDDING
It
was early 2000. Inspired
by controversy
surrounding legalization of gay civil unions, radio
personality Leslie Gold A.K.A. The Radio Chick, in an
effort to bring her co-host Butchy, into the 21st century
and ease his alleged homophobia creates a contest for
gay couples. The prize, an on air gay wedding.
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Joe
and I had already been trying to make arrangements for
a small ceremony while at the same time finding out
about (and being shocked by) costs, scheduling, caterers,
ministers, etc. We were quite overwhelemed. But, upon
hearing of the contest we e mailed the Radio Chick on
the spot. Within 24 hours we were asked to do an interview
on the air. After meeting us, Butch realized that not
all gay men are limped wrist whimpy nellies. They come
in BEAR size too.
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The
response was incredible. Friends,
family and co-workers voted, and then told their friends.
Votes started coming in from whole companies and organizations.
Metro Bears, South City Bears, Merryl Lynch, Lucent,
the Gay Olympic Committee. There were responses
from people of all walks of life and sexual preference,
as well as a couple of congressmen from what I hear.
The only competition we had was a couple
of class-less women whose hopes crumbled by the weight
of the listener votes that we got.
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The
wedding was put together by the amazig eforts ff the
producer of the Radio Chick Show, Butchy. But it was
made possible by sponsors donating services such as
limousine, catering, the band, even the rings.
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The
Day started with an incredible limo ride into the
city. Most of the gifts and services we received
through the station were sponsored or donated by
private companies. Tony our driver and owner of
Cruise
Control Limos, was helpful, courteus and completely
professional. He helped us out inmensly at at time
when we needed to relax and put all the planning
frenzy behind us.
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These
are the gorgeous caterers that took care of the
feast.
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The
ceremony was presided over by Rev. George Koury.
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The
Radiochick, Leslie Gold meets the mothers of the grooms.
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Joe, a mutal
friend of many years.
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Frank &
Felipe
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This
was our wedding cake. Bears in drag? Oy!
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Our
friend Alex opened his appartment for an "After" party
where friends and family had a chance to wind down
and enjoy some incredible dishes.
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