Weddings Redefined

Stories and advice from Bernadette Smith, visionary owner of 14 Stories, the nation's first firm specializing in creating legal LGBT weddings. Our weddings are unique, personal, beautiful and still, historical. We have offices in Boston and New York.

Gay Weddings at the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park

Bernadette Coveney Smith - Monday, February 27, 2012

I really want to give a shout-out to the fabulous Ritz-Carlton Battery Park, in lower Manhattan. This property is certainly gorgeous, with views of the Hudson and Lady Liberty. But beyond that, I am consistently blown away by their impeccable service. It really is a great spot for a fabulous and quintessential New York gay wedding, large or small.

The Ritz first reached out to me last summer about training their catering staff to be sensitive to the unique needs of same-sex couples. Shortly afterwards, they let the BBC in to interview me at Rise (their 14th floor event space with amazing views - picture below). After the BBC interview, their catering staff began enrolling in our Gay Wedding Institute course. To date, three of their staff have received the GWI certification and are really excited, proud (and highly educated) advocates for their LGBT parents.  Jocelyn, Melissa and Laura will all take fabulous care of you.

Now, this fall, the Ritz Battery Park and 14 Stories will be working together on our first wedding – that of two grooms who live in Atlanta and Brooklyn. We are thrilled with this partnership and even more thrilled to feel so very good about referring a property to our clients. Check out this beautiful place!



PS - I don't get paid for any endorsements!  This comes from the heart!

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katherine commented on 27-Feb-2012 06:30 PM
I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog! Hugs, Katherine
commented on 29-Feb-2012 01:24 PM
laura from the ritz is the best. very professional, attentive, and beautiful.
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Gay Weddings in Washington State

Bernadette Coveney Smith - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Washington State became the seventh U.S. state (plus D.C.) to legalize gay marriage on Monday when Governor Gregoire signed the marriage equality bill into law.  This is very exciting but you may want to hold off on your gay wedding plans for a little bit longer.  Opponents of marriage equality still may try to stop it from going into effect on June 7 - so the matter is not yet settled - but this is a huge step forward.  Congratulations!


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Workshops for Engaged LGBT Couples in the NYC Area

Bernadette Coveney Smith - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

It's engagement season - and if you are planning your gay wedding in the New York City area and looking for some expert advice, you are in luck!  I'm participating in a couple of panel discussions soon as well as leading a solo workshop. All of these are designed to empower you to plan yourself a great gay wedding!

Here are the details:

Thursday, February 9, 6:30pm (solo presentation)

Sunday, February 12, 11am (panel discussion)

  • WilliamsBrides event (excuse the non-inclusive name - it will be an inclusive event)
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn 

Saturday, March 17, time TBD (panel discussion)

Please stop by and say hi at any of these events!  I would love to chat with you there and answer any planning questions you may have!


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