In case you haven’t heard the news, it’s true! We’re taking the plunge and giving this crazy thing called marriage a go! We are so excited to be making this commitment to one another and as you can tell – we are over the moon with excitement about all we have in store. For some back story – lesbian/gay or “same sex” marriage was signed into law during the last Minnesota legislative session (thank you wonderful elected officials and friends who voted for our right to get married). It becomes official August 1st for same-sex couples to be recognized under the law as married and we are excited to be among the first to take part in the legal benefits of marriage in the state we both love dearly.

While it is great that we have this privilege – we do not believe that the momentum of positive social change should end with some people being granted the right to marry. To that end, coupled with the fact that we’re two adult, independent women who already have too many toaster ovens between us, we have also conceived of a wedding celebration that does not center around receiving traditionally registered gifts, but rather hosting a series of fundraisers for causes that are important to us. Additionally, we are a couple that has roots across the state, so in effort to bring out as many supporters of lesbian love we are hosting three celebrations across the state for people to come and celebrate, and again, raise money for causes that are important to us in the name of love and celebration of our nuptials. Please check out our Gift Registry Post for more information! Please also click on the links here or above for each of the parties we are hosting in Moorhead, Twin Cities, and on the Iron Range, and most importantly plesae don’t forget to RSVP! #lovewins

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