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At Pink Weddings we want to keep you updated in the goings on of the gay and lesbian world, what's hot what's not, the very latest in the news and trends. If you have anything you would like us to place in our news section feel free to e-mail us at newshound@pinkweddings.com. Dec 2006UK, 21st Dec, Happy Anniversary. Many couples celebrated their one year anniversary including Gino and Mike Meriano of Pink Weddings. ITALY, Vatican slams Italy's civil partner plan, read more UK, Gino Meriano takes petition to Number 10, read more UK,Gay wedding fever sweeps UKThe Office of Statistics revealed there were 15,672 civil partnerships between December 2005 and September 2006. England hosted 84% of all ceremonies while Northern Ireland held just 1%. London enjoyed 25% of partnerships in the nine months after December 2005. More men have so far chosen civil partnerships, making up 62% of partnerships in England, 57% in Scotland, 56% in Northern Ireland and 51% in Wales. The ONS have commented that the ratio between men and women appeared to be changing. "The gap between the proportion of male and female partnerships in England and Scotland appears to be reducing over time," the ONS said. Gino Meriano founder of Pink Weddings says "Its fantastic to see so many gay and lesbian couples not only taking advantage of the law but taking the opportunity of expressing their love and commitment infront of their family, friends and society". SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa legalises gay marriage, read more Nov 2006IRELAND, Ireland CPs, but not marriage, read more ISRAEL, Israel recognises gay marriage, read more MEXICO, New hurdle to Mexican gay unions, read more MEXICO, Mexico City OKs gay civil unions, read more SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa ponders same sex marriage, read more Oct 2006UK, The Equality Act, we need your support, read more UK, Brighton tourism is getting a boost from the pink pound, as wedding planners Pink Weddings set out to make the city a global capital for Civil Partnerships, read the full story from Insight City News SEPT 2006UK, City breaks records with 600th civil partnership. City Registrar, Trevor Love said: "The entire team at Brighton and Hove Register Office is immensely proud and privileged to have reached our 600th ceremony in just 9 months. Read the full story USA, Gay marriage restricts religious freedom! Find out more JULY 2006USA, House defeats marriage amendment. Find out more USA, US anti-marriage amendment revived. Find out more USA, California considers gay marriage. Find out more USA, Gay marriage ban bolstered. Find out more VATICAN, 'God's Rottweiler' chews at gay marriage, Find out more USA, New York rejects gay marriage, Find our more USA, Good ole' Southern homophobia. Find out more June 2006UK, Civil Partnerships registered in England and Wales in December 2005 and March 2006 AUSTRALIA, Aussie civil union ban upheld. Find out more AUSTRALIA, Howard quashes marriage hopes. Find out more USA, Gay weddings in NY county. Find out more AUSTRALIA, Aussies dash to get married. Find out more USA, The US Senate blocked a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Find out more. AUSTRALIA, Gay marriage doubts in Australia. Find out more USA, Bush targets gay marraige ban, watch his speech - show your support and tell the White House USA, Bush bashes gay marriage. Find out more SCOTLAND, Gay love in Gaelic outback. Find out more May 2006AUSTRALIA, Australians welcome gay civil unions. Find out more USA, Rival marriage measures vie in US state. Find out more USA, Gay marriage foes deliver signatures. Find out more USA, US immigration law hurts gays. Find out more USA, US senator slams gay marriage ban. Find out more April 2006ITALY, Italy's new leader may benefit gays. Find out more March 2006AUSTRALIA, Australian PM vows gay marriage block. Find out more AUSTRALIA, Australia region plans civil union law. Find out more UK, Stephen Gately weds boyfriend. Find out more CZECH, Czechs to get gay recognition. Find out more UK, The Equality Act 2006 update, Click here for more UK, MP to have gay wedding. Find out more February 2006UK, Civil Partnerships registered in England and Wales in December 2005 and January 2006 PORTUGAL, Portuguese push for same-sex marriage. Find out more USA, New marriage language approved in US. Find out more CZECH, Czech president vetoes partner bill. Find out more USA, NY court rejects gays' right to wed. Find out more USA, US senator attacks gay marriage. Find out more UK, Army sees first civil partnership. Find out more Portugal, Portuguese lesbians try to wed. Find out more January 2006Czech, Czech gay couples may get rights. Find out more USA, Gay marriage ban goes to voters. Find out more UK, Civil partnerships set for Ireland. Find out more UK, Row over ‘marriage' ceremonies. Find out more UK, Church leader has civil partnership. Find out more USA, Gay advocates fight ballot item. Find out more UK, Religious leader slams “harmful” gays. Find out more UK, Gay couples allowed to adopt. Find out more December 05UK, We did it, take a sneak preview of our day
UK, Civil partnerships held across UK, 21st December 2005 - History has been made. Find out more IRELAND, Civil partnerships hit Northern Ireland. Find out more SCOTLAND, Scottish islands bar civil partnerships. Find out more UK, 687 couples have made arrangements for their civil partnership on 21 December. This is the first day on which civil partnerships can take place in England and Wales under the normal procedures. 13 civil partnerships have taken place under special arrangements since the 5 December when the Act came into operation. For a list of the authorities that have bookings for five or more civil partnerships on 21 December, Click Here UK, Date set for new gay rights laws. Find out more USA, Campaigners push against gay marriage. Find out more USA, US state OKs gay marriage ban. Find out more UK, Couples sign civil partnership register. Find out more UK, 'Gay wedding' man dies of cancer one day after his ceremony, a touching story and we pass our love to them both, Find out more UK, 5th December, Civil Partnerships become legal. UK, GAY.COM celebrates new laws with parliament projection. Find out more South Africa, South Africa to legalise gay marriage. Find out more November 05UK,
The Online Registration System Gino Meriano founder of Pink Weddings said, "There is absolutely no reason to think Registrars will fail to deliver in ensuring couples obtain their signing and ceremony they have been waiting for. The important thing to remember is couples will still be able to express their commitment and gain their legal rights with or without an online system". UK, Come to the Alternative Christmas Party, Show me more UK, Gay couples to launch online partnership pilot. Find out more Texas, Texas OKs gay marriage ban. Find out more UK, The Equality Bill October 05Northern Ireland, Protests call for an end to gay ban. Find out more Northern Ireland, Gay marriage gets Derry go ahead. Find out more UK, The UK's first Gay Wedding Show awards have launched. Find out more UK, Bromley - Gay wedding ceremonies approved, Find out more UK, Bromley meets over proposed gay ban. Find out more USA, Civil unions start in Connecticut. Find out more September 05IRELAND, Another council questions gay ceremonies. Find out more UK, Bromley still split on gay ceremonies. Find out more CZECH, Czech Rep next for gay unions? Find out more SPAIN, Spanish conservatives appeal gay marriage. Find out more UK, Publicity drive for gay partnerships launched. Find out more USA, California OKs gay marriage bill. Find out more USA, Massachusetts voters to get gay ban? Find out more August 05USA, Gay marriage bill heads to California's Senate. Find out more USA, Massachusetts to drop gay marriage? Find out more SPAIN, Spain allows gays to wed foreigners. Find out more UK, Bromley March a success. Find out more July 05UK, Hotels and register offices to turn away 'pink weddings'. Find out more in the Independent on Sunday IRELAND, Northern Irish couples keen for civil partnerships. Find out more UK, Lords to debate more gay rights. Find out more IRELAND, Split grows over gay ceremony ban. Find out more IRELAND, Another council bans gay ceremonies. Find out more June 05SPAIN, Spain legalises gay marriage. Find out more UK, Bromley, have you say and vote on Kentonline now, Vote CANADA, Canada backs gay marriage. Find out more UK, Livingstone challenges borough over gay unions. Find out more SPAIN/POLAND, Poland, Spain stage anti-gay demos. Find out more SPAIN, Catholic leaders to march against gay marriage. Find out more SPAIN, Gay marriage bill moves ahead in Spain. Find out more CANADA, Canadian military hosts first gay wedding. Find out more USA, Another US court rejects gay marriage case. Find out more UK, Bromley Council is denying homosexuals the chance to hold civil partnership ceremonies. Find out more SWITZERLAND, Swiss public back gay partnership rights. Find out more CALIFORNIA,
California gay marriage bill dies. Find out more May 05USA, Texas voters to decide gay marriage ban. Find out more USA, Gays celebrate year of marriage. Find out more SOUTH AFRICA, Gay marriage case hits South Africa. Find out more April 05NEW ZEALAND, Pairs register for New Zealand civil unions. Find out more SPAIN, Spain backs gay marriage. Find out more FRANCE, French gay marriage annulled. Find out more CANADA, Canadian gay marriage survives MPs' attack. Find out more CANADA, Canadians split over gay marriage. Find out more USA, New York City honours same-sex marriages. Find out more March 05USA, Bush repeats call for gay marriage ban. Find out more USA, Alabama voters to decide gay marriage ban. Find out more CZECH REPUBLIC, Czech Parliament says 'No' to same-sex partnerships Find out more TEL AVIV, Gay Israelis seek marriages in Canada Find out more HUNGARY, Hungary next for gay unions? Find out more BRAZIL, Brazil next for gay marriage? Find out more GREECE, Greek government urged to provide for gays Find out more USA, Virginia lawmakers OK gay marriage ban Find out more February 05UK, Civil Partnership dates announced Find out more UK, Gay wedding show to tour Find out more USA, Massachusetts' high court says yes to gay marriage case Find out more USA, Marriage bans creep forward in two states Find out more ITALY,
Pope slams "evil" gay marriage Find out more UK, DTI announcment on the Civil Partnership dates Find out more UK, Gay Wedding Show - dates released, Come be part of history UK, Pink Weddings talks to Ed Douglas on BBC Southern Counties Radio about the legal rights after the announcement of the Civil Partnership dates. BBC Southern Counties Radio UK, Gay couple make history in The Times Find out more UK, The Gay Wedding Show as seen on Gay Wales IRELAND,
Irish government slammed for "disgraceful" attack on Civil Partnerships Find out more USA,
Gay marriage protests spread across US Find out more USA, gay marriage bans advance in 3 states USA, Newsom pledges commitment to gay marriage Find out more CANADA, CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada's national public broadcaster. Pink Weddings were asked to appear on a light hearted radio show with serious messages about gay weddings across the waters, listen to snippets of Gino's interview supporting gay marraiges Listen now On the CBC site you will find information about the range of services they provide Canadians in English, French and eight aboriginal languages. You will also find news and information about the people, partnerships, and activities that make them one of this country's largest cultural institutions. January 05CANADA, Canada gears up for gay marriage. Find out more USA, Lawyer drops gay marriage case. Find out more ITALY, Pope attacks "unnatural" gay marriage. Find out more USA, Marriage ban challenge raises questions. Find out more |
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