Cake

Holly

Us

La Familia

Getting Ready

The Ceremony

This is the video and some photos of the ceremony. It is a bit tough to hear because of all the ambient noise and the cavernous hall. I think you are able to hear most of what Bob (our justice of the peace), said. Bob did a wonderful job with no coaching from us. Try to hear what he is saying. I think it will serve as a good reminder for years to come.

Behind us there is an auditorium that was having a performance in celebration of First Night (New Year's Eve). Serendipitously, applause broke out just as we finished our ring ceremony. For an instant I did think they were clapping for us.

There was something really fun about doing this so publicly, with people walking all around us. Behind the video camera was a hall with doors to municipal offices. I was told that government workers were peering through the doors during the ceremony. I hope it brightened their day a bit.

Getting the License

The Wedding Party

Taylor, Holly, Ron & Seth

The Beginning

When Vermont passed marriage equality in September, we knew it was time for us to tie the knot. It seemed to be the signal we were waiting for. Seth was born in Vermont and lived there for his first 30 years.

We spent months discussing what the wedding should be. We settled on a small civil ceremony with our immediate families present, followed by dinner. We decided to do it at City Hall in Burlington. Seth lived and worked in Burlington for 13 years. We knew everyone would enjoy their time there.

Ron