Atlanta GLBTQ Wedding Expo and After-Party Fundraiser

Things are getting back to normal this week as we get settled back in here at the office. Our Atlanta event was an overwhelming success. Initial numbers show about 300 attendees signing in, this does of course not take into account all the additional couples who did not choose to share their information. I don’t believe their was a moment on Sunday that the room wasn’t full! You could definitely feel the excitement in the air as couples came in to begin planning their new lives together. We saw a lot of new faces and several familiar faces as well. It is really amazing to see couples coming back who may have already had their ceremony and simply want to show their support. I think that speaks volumes to the dedication of Atlanta and the surrounding communities to Marriage Equality.

Among events for the day were fashion shows from Crystal Crane Bridal and Aphrodite’s Toy Box, a special dance performance by Come Out Dancing and a great after party at the Red Chair to benefit marriage equality. - An event which helped to raise over $700 dollars for MEGA Family Project.

It was definitely an awe inspiring day as I had the chance to see first hand just how much the support of local business, professionals and individuals meant to the Atlanta community. One such account of a young lady I had the pleasure of speaking with during the show that day really stuck with me as she thanked me for the opportunity to have such an event in Atlanta. I believe if I had to choose just two words to sum up this year’s event in Atlanta they would be “Huge Success.”

With this year’s Atlanta event behind us I am already looking forward to next year. We have several other events in store for this year including Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia and Seattle. Plus on April 30 RainbowWeddingNetwork Magazine will officially be launched as the nation’s first GLBTQ Wedding Magazine. For more details on our events you can log on to: http://www.RainbowWeddingExpo.com and for more on our magazine to: http://www.RainbowWeddingNetwork.com.

That’s all the time I have for now, but keep checking back for more updates as the days and weeks move on. And maybe we will see you at one of our Same Love, Same Rights GLBTQ Wedding and Family Expos!

All the Best,
Ira Adams
RainbowWeddingNetwork Staff

GLBTQ Equality Updates

The excitement is definetly building as we prepare for this weekend's Atlanta expo. The cars are all packed and we are out of here for what I believe will prove to be one of our best events yet! If you guys have been following some of our activities you will know that 2006 is already proving to be an exciting year at RainbowWeddingNetwork.com. In the coming days and months we will be hitting the road for Atlanta, Boston, and Hartford. Moving into the summer months I anticipate quite an active pride season, as well. Key dates and milestones to keep in mind over the next few months include:

April 30 - For the release of RainbowWeddingNetwork Magazine the nation's first GLBTQ Wedding Magazine! You can subscribe here: http://rainbowweddingexpo.com/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php

TBA - A brand new look for RainbowWeddingNetwork.com when our new site launchs (on tap for debut by summer.)

Plus - Several new websites including RainbowParentNetwork.com, among others...stay tuned for details.

I am very excited about this year for RainbowWeddingNetwork and all the businesses and couples involved and know this is going to be a great year! Before I wrap-up let me just remind all our advocates, friends and supporters in Atlanta to come out and join us this Sunday from 11am-5pm at the Holiday Inn Select/Atlanta-Decatur for Atlanta's own 2nd Annual GLBTQ Wedding and Family Expo. That's all for now, but please be sure and check back soon for all the details on what's in store this year at RainbowWeddingNetwork.

All the Best!
Ira Adams
RainbowWeddingNetwork.com