Wedding Bells to Ring at The Abbey
- June 1, 2004
Margaret Cho to Preside, Mayor Duran to Officiate
Pepper MaShay & Gay Men's Chorus to Sing "Amazing Grace"
Ceremonies Kick-off National Gay Pride Month
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. - 3/23/04 -The Abbey,
a West Hollywood historic social spot at 692 North Robertson
Boulevard plans to kick off National Gay Pride Month with
its first ever wedding and commitment ceremony - as Margaret
Cho presides, Mayor Duran officiates and Pepper MaShay and
the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles sing "Amazing Grace."
The symbolism of The Abbey's name has not gone unnoticed
by patrons or to its owner, David Cooley.
"I'm thrilled to have so many gifted individuals willing
to step up to the plate and stand up for our communities'
rights. "Hopefully someday soon our ceremonies won't be
just symbolic!" Cooley added, "In spite of a recent court
ruling, the marriage of thousands of Gay and Lesbian couples
in San Francisco and across the nation represents social
change on a grand scale."
Mayor Duran has offered his support, officially proclaiming,
"The City of West Hollywood supports marriages for same
sex couples and is working hard to change California law.
Although we do not yet have equal protection under the law,
no government can prevent us from loving whom we choose."
Says Margaret Cho, "I don't know why conservatives
are so against gay marriage. It would be the perfect solution
to Bush's economy and jobs failures. Income from ice sculptures
alone could pay off the National Debt." Cho has launched
her own supportive web site at www.loveisloveislove.com
Singer Pepper MaShay exclaims, "Honey, gay marriage represents
the coming together of two people under the eyes of humanity
- so let the ceremonies begin!"
Already considered a hub for the West Hollywood community,
The Abbey, now undergoing a $2 million renovation provides
what Cooley calls, "the ideal combination of ambiance and
service in a supportive environment." The Abbey once again
will be donating its space, as it did for the APLA "The
Envelope Please" Oscar Party, which raised over $150,000.00.
For additional information regarding ceremony reservations
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