(In case you're too lazy to check out the link, this is the photo they chose. One of my favorites of all time also.)
So let's blog about this wedding since I don't think I did earlier this summer when it actually happened.
I met Evan and Addison through the group they founded, TGA - Tall Gay Agenda, a group of guys here in the city 6'2" and taller (although most people are 6'4" and taller), and it is one of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life.
Evan and Addison got married back in 2008, long before I ever knew them...except gay marriage wasn't legal then, so although they had a ceremony and everything in Texas, their marriage wasn't recognized in the eyes of the law.
So...this summer, when gay marriage became legal in New York (YAYYYY), they went to City Hall to make it official. And I went along because they are wonderful beautiful giants and this was going to be such a beautiful little event.
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It was a mid-August day. 100-something degrees and frickin humid. Hence their half-tuxes, which ended up being the cutest thing EVER.
At city hall they have a cute little photobooth-style backdrop set up for everyone to take photos.
SO CUTE.
Then you go fill out paperwork and take a number...
A couple of E&A's midget besties came along to serve as witnesses.
They brought cute little fans to keep cool...and to fan away tears.
After being assigned a number, we hung out and waited to be called before a Justice of the Peace (I think that's what the person is called who marries people, right?)
Took some selfies...
These boys are just too cute. It's really neat to see lots of brides and gays milling about. Everyone is very happy for everyone else and friendly and wishing each other well, a weird sight in New York!
This little woman looked bored out of her mind though.
GAHHH!!! So cute!
Evan and Addison are both 6'4" I believe and exactly the same size. So I think they are able to share clothes which is just the cutest/awesomest thing EVER.
It was allllmost time!!! Can you sense the excitement?
And then they called our number and we were assigned to a room.
One last little moment before the big moment...
And a moment with their bridesmaid.
And an obligatory awkward picture...
The couple before us came out cheering, the whole room applauded them on their way out.
And then it was our turn.
The whole ceremony thingy literally lasts like 3 minutes.
They exchange rings...
It happened so fast that I missed their first kiss. I'M SO SORRY E&A!!! I am the worst ever.
But...YAYYYYY!!!!
They left the room and everyone applauded back in the main waiting area. Everyone, that is, except the bitchy little gay couple that was to follow us and was totally jealous of how tall and cute we were...
SORRY ABOUT IT MIDGES!!!
It was SO touching to see almost EVERYONE in City Hall being so genuinely happy for Evan & Addison.
Can you imagine if this had happened 10 years ago? First of all it wouldn't have, and second of all just the sight of Evan & Addison holding hands and walking through the building I'm sure would have drawn looks of disgust and caused parents to shield their childrens' eyes.
I know as a child I had been conditioned to think two men together was a disgusting sight and I probably would have reacted as such.
Walking out with Evan & Addison made me a bit emotional, because our world really has changed, and you can see the proof every single day right there in City Hall.
LOVE the smiling family on the right side of the picture below. Seeing such genuine smiles on the mom, the dad, the daughter, AND the grandma - all complete strangers - fills me with pride and joy and hope and faith in humanity.
Congratulations boys!!!!
We took a couple quick pictures outside in the little park. It was 100 degrees and we were sweating bullets so we made it quick.
SO cute. The End!!!!
