Modern marriage ceremonies getting out of hand, says Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall
Modern marriage ceremonies have got “out of hand” as more couples chose extravagant events that diminish the importance of the solemn promise, the writer Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall said.
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Gay marriage opponents to rally in NH
Gay marriage opponents are rallying in Manchester, N.H., on Thursday in support of the unions being limited to between one man and one woman. Same-sex marriage – United States – New Hampshire – Gay Lesbian and Bisexual – Marriage
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I’ve heard some of the anti-gay marriage folks here argue that gays should have civil unions, but they shouldn’t be allowed to marry, because of the religious ramifications of marriage. Does marriage always have a religious undertone, though? After all, there are plenty of straight couples who get married in civil ceremonies.