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Justin Ruttan, a gay Toronto wedding planner who launched a company catering to homosexual couples in March, supports same-sex marriage. He also supports making money. And, hence, he has a dilemma. In a 4-3 decision yesterday, California's Supreme Court overturned the state's ban on same-sex nuptials, making California the second U.S. state to permit them – and the first to allow them for all Americans regardless of where they live. When the court's ruling takes effect in 30 days, Toronto's same-sex wedding industry will face a new challenge from the Golden State: Gay and lesbian couples from any place in the U.S. will be able to wed anywhere from San Diego to San Francisco. Toronto established itself as perhaps North America's prime destination for gay marriage after it began issuing licences to same-sex couples in June 2003.
Greek Wedding couple return
She'll star opposite her My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) love interest, John Corbett. The story centres on a florist (Vardalos) who persuades a restaurant owner (Corbett) to date without fear of entering into a relationship. Production begins June 23. The Hollywood Reporter .
Geri Halliwell's September wedding
Geri Halliwell is getting married. The former Spice Girls star - who has a two-year-old daughter Bluebell - is planning a September wedding with her backing dancer partner Ivan 'Flipz' Velez. A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Geri has a huge diamond and an even bigger grin on her face now that she and Ivan are marrying. "It's been a whirlwind affair but when you know, you know and she doesn't care if she's criticised for being hasty. "Her daughter loves Ivan and that's the only opinion she cares about." The ceremony will reportedly take place at London's St. Bride's church, often dubbed the 'writer's church' because it is located on Fleet Street the former home of many newspapers, after Geri recently launched a new career as a children's novelist. The source added: "She's always wanted to be a September bride." Geri, who met 'Flipz' during the Spice Girls reunion tour, recently revealed she is considering adopting.
Happy anniversary!
The Journal joins its readers in wishing the following couples a joyous wedding anniversary:May 14 - Kenny and Chris SlaughterMay 19 - Brian and Dawn McGeeIs it your anniversary? If you or someone you care about is having a wedding anniversary, let us know.Send us the anniversary dates of the people you care about. The Journal will publish a list of anniversaries for that week, every Wednesday. We don't need to know how long they've been married, just the couple' s name and anniversary date.You can send those to us by telephone at 636-456-3481, by fax at 636-456-3020, by e-mail to jscott@yourjournal.com or by mail to: Journal anniversary list, 220 E.Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383. .
Bakers looking forward to royal wedding
Prince Joachim and Marie Cavallier's upcoming wedding later this month may wind up being very lucrative for the nation's bakeries. The bakery chain Guldbageren (the Golden Baker) has launched a special wedding cake which will only be sold on the 24th of May, the royal wedding day. According to the chain's chief executive, Claus B Pedersen, it will be an 'out of this world cake experience'. 'A layer of sun-dried apricot and rhubarb compote will be spread on a sponge cake base. This fresh tartness will be accompanied by a heavenly caramel cream between more layers. As an extra touch, there will be roasted pumpkin seeds in the cake which adds crispness and depth,' he said. The cake will be coated with white marzipan and crowned with the Danish and French flags along with blueberries and strawberries.
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