2007-05-10 14:17:06 · 10 answers · asked by lezeat 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Like I've said before on this site, welcome to Canada. It is legal all over this great country! We have had many Americans and if I'm not mistaken, some celebrity couples, exchange vows here (Rosie O'Donnell and her partner went to Atlantic Canada I believe). You are close to Quebec and Ontario. Montreal would be a romantic city to get married in (the ability to speak French not required). Toronto would be nice too if you like the nightlife. Ottawa has rich history and great architecture and Quebec city is quite lovely. What ever you decide, all the best to you! We're not as backwards and redneck as everyone thinks!!
2007-05-10 14:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by Baby boy arrived March 7th! 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hey girl. Another PA person here. I'm sure you are already aware that the marriage will not be upheld/recognized when you come back to Pennsylvania, but if you are asking where you and your girlfriend can go to have the ceremony and actually get a document stating you are married, just for your own commitment, then Massachusetts is the place here in the States where you can go. Or, as one other poster mentioned, Canada is an option out of the US.
It is a shame that the certificate you will get from Canada or Massachusetts does not entitle you to equal rights here in Pennsylvania. As much as we have fought, unfortunately PA does not recognize civil unions or marriage for gay/lesbian couples. I hope with all of my heart that this changes soon. Unfortunately, considering how backwards and conservative Pennsylvania is with much of their laws (For example, our horrible Liquor laws) I'm afraid we will be one of the last states to eventually recognize equal rights for all mature, responsible consenting adults, regardless of gender/sexuality.
I wish you the best of luck, honey. Best wishes for you and your partner.
2007-05-11 08:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is the thing if you don't live in the states that recognize same sex marriage you aren't married.
They are: New Jersey,Massachusetts and states that allow same-sex partnerships: California, Connecticut, Vermont
Many homosexuals have gone into these states and other countries to get married only to find out when they get back home they are not married. You can't file your taxes together, you don't get any of the inheritance nor insurance benefits, and you aren't considered next of kin. If you want to get married and be considered married you MUST move and live in those states or countries.
2007-05-10 22:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by Poppet 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You can have a 'commitment' ceremony anywhere in the world. It is not legally recognized, but is a ceremony wherein you take vows to each other, and perform the spiritual part of a wedding.
Mass. will accept your union as legal, but other states won't recognize it as valid.
Your personal choice.
I perform commitment ceremonies for same sex, and hetero, couples all the time. Not everyone wants the full legal wedding, but if you live together as partners, some people like to celebrate their commitment to each other with friends and family at such a gathering.
good luck,
2007-05-11 10:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by oisian88 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same_sex_marriage
Civil unions
Main article: Civil union
Civil unions, domestic partnerships or registered partnerships offer varying amounts of the benefits of marriage and are available in: Andorra, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. They are also available in parts of Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the U.S. states of California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, and Washington, and the U.S. District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), but are not currently available in all Australian states and territories.[10]
I also believe they are available in Massachusetts.
2007-05-11 12:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Massachusetts is the only state in the US that legally recognizes gay marriages
2007-05-10 21:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
San Francisco... Is the best city in the world too... I met a few gay couples there, they even have their own kids. Great people. I am not gay but I used to live there is an amaizing city, u should considere it.
Good Luck!
2007-05-10 21:23:22 · answer #7 · answered by vivym_98 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you can get married in Portland, Oregon..
and Massachusetts
2007-05-10 22:10:32 · answer #8 · answered by Stacy K 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your not serious? Well if you are Massachusetts is the only state and no other states will recognize your marriage so you have to move and live there or.....get a man make it legal in all states......
2007-05-10 21:23:38 · answer #9 · answered by miester44 5 · 0⤊ 7⤋
Massachusetts is your only choice in US
2007-05-10 21:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by abc 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋