Eileen and Rose have been together for 31 years. This year, recognizing they weren't getting any younger, they got married in New Haven CT, one of the states what recognizes same-sex marriage.
After making elaborate plans for months, they had their family and friends attend a reaffirmation ceremony and celebration last Saturday at Nicotra's Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY.
Even though they didn't get to be outside in the hotel's beautiful gazebo, they did have a warm and intimate ceremony indoors that included a chupah, sharing wine, regifting of their wedding rings, and a "shower" of blessings from Christian, Jewish, Irish, and Native American traditions.
With Beethoven's Ode to Joy and lots of bubbles...Eileen and Rose walked hand in hand out of their ceremony to their reception...at last!
Ceremony Idea: When you are a couple from different faiths, use the most wonderful traditions from each religion in your ceremony. Ask your celebrant to adapt the traditions you love most, and infuse them with that which is meaningful to you. For example, these two women both did the breaking of the glass from Eileen's Jewish background. It was the perfect way to end their ceremony.
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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