With a campaign that began on July 1, Seattle has extended
its arms to engaged LGBTQ couples from across the nation by hosting four
all-inclusive weddings, each honorably officiated by Seattle's first openly gay
mayor Ed Murray (You may recall
our inital post on the Marry Me In Seattle sweepstakes.). We're
beyond ecstatic to announce the first wedding was hosted on September 3, 2o14
when Zachary Baker and Samuel Busch of St. Paul, MN married in a heartfelt
ceremony at Canlis restaurant, followed by a joyous celebration with donations
from more than twenty local businesses. The city was lit from street to sky
with rainbow lights, as iconic buildings like Seattle City Hall, the Museum of
History and Industry, the Pacific Science Center and even the Seattle Great
Wheel colorfully glowed in recognition, while Safeco Field and others hoisted
flags to welcome the couple.
Zac and Sam's story is one fit for the Emerald City. They
were engaged last December while dancing the foxtrot and watching The Wizard of
Oz on TV. As Dorothy and her companions emerged from the forest and laid eyes
on that glimmering green city, Sam pulled a ring from his pocket and proposed to
his partner of four-and-a-half years. "Now as our own Emerald City is in
view, I couldn't be happier to say 'I do' to my greatest ally and closest
friend," says Zac.
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find out more about the Marry Me In Seattle campaign.
