New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn has wed her long-time partner Kim Catullo in front of delighted friends and family.
Quinn and Catullo exchanged vows on Saturday night in a ceremony attended by many politicians who helped to introduce same sex marriage in the State.
Reports state that the 275 person guest list was a veritable who’s-who of New York politics.
It included Mayor Bloomberg and his girlfriend Diana Taylor; Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, Assemblyman Vito Lopez; Rep. Carolyn Maloney and openly-gay State Senator Tom Duane.
He joked to reporters outside that the music was "better at same-sex weddings."
Senator Schumer told reporters: “It is not a matter of if, but when same-sex marriage is legalized everywhere.”
The wedding, at the Highline Stages on West 15 Street, had a ‘Spring in New York’ theme with each table named for one of the couple’s favorite city neighborhoods.
Reports say the space was decorated with local wildflowers including some grown at the nearby Highline Park.
NBC New York reports that Quinn wore a full-length creme-colored gown designed by Carolina Herrera. Catullo wore a creme-colored silk suit designed for her by Ralph Lauren with make-up by Bobbi Brown.
The brides walked down the aisle separately with their fathers, Lawrence Quinn and Anthony Catullo. Quinn arrived to Beyonce’s ‘Ave Maria’ and Catullo to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘If I Fall Behind.'
Quinn received Catullo’s mother’s ring, reset with sapphires, the official stone of September.
A history of the couple’s 11 year relationship was shown during the reception.
Quinn ended up in tears when she spoke to the media after same-sex marriage was legalized in New York last June.
She said: “I was never sure this bill would pass. Even this morning as I stood in my apartment getting ready, I was so nervous, because I had begun to plan the wedding in my mind.
“And I thought, ‘What if it doesn’t happen again,’ the disappointment will be so tremendous.
“It’s hard to describe the feeling of having the law of your state changed to say what you know in your heart is true, that you are a full member of the state, and that your family is as good as any other family.”
Governor Cuomo worked hard to legalize same-sex marriage and engaged in contentious debates before signing the bill into law in June.
On Saturday, as he arrived for the wedding reception, Cumo was asked by NBC 4 New York if he felt responsible for the day.
“No,” he replied, after walking back out. “Only two people are responsible.”
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.MichaelJJ | May 23, 2012, 02:27 AM EDT
The article overall wasn't derogatory, so I don't think "my big fat gay wedding" was meant to be insulting. Just a quickly thought-out play on words on that "-Greek-" film.
Bythebay | May 22, 2012, 04:20 PM EDT
"Irish America" can definitely dole out the derogatory comments such as this headline and comments below but shouts OUTRAGE when like comments are directed against them
seamus620 | May 22, 2012, 03:24 PM EDT
This was the first visible and high profile demonstration of an issue that has been fought for over a decade. The question is, using the Constitution, as the basis, Is marriage a right? Marriage is viewed in many cultures as a contract, and people, according to the Constitution have the right to enter into contracts. The question is,'Why are legislative bodies in the States deciding this issue? Should not the Supreme Court decide this? The only thing I objected to was Beyonce's rendition of Ave Maria. Mary is very sacred in The Catholic faith.She is the symbol of purity, grace, and faith. She is the Mother of the Son of God. People have to realize there is a limit. The Church should not mingle with the state, and there were carve outs for religious organizations, but the same should be applied to those in political office. When Mario Cuomo was debating about abortion he said," I may have a personal objection to abortion, but I represent constituents who don't share the same view."But Councilwoman Quinn you are granted by State law to marry, but remember you are a political official, and you should have not allowed a religious theme song in your marriage. You are not uniting anyone; you are dividing.
Bythebay | May 21, 2012, 05:16 PM EDT
Yes, very derogatory headline but I'm sure that didn't in any way diminish their marriage and bright future together.
manhattan | May 21, 2012, 04:23 PM EDT
Bogsidebunny, of all the low comments I have seen on this site yours is the lowest of the low. Those two ladies have more class thn someone like you will never have. Shame on you.
sirpeter | May 21, 2012, 02:22 PM EDT
"My big fat gay wedding" That's kinda harsh.
Murph46 | May 21, 2012, 10:04 AM EDT
Hey dumbass Canuck -the same odds refer to the fact that half of marriages end in divorce,but you are too dumb to realize that.
eiriamach | May 21, 2012, 06:06 AM EDT
bogsidebunny, you know nothing, maybe less than nothing; in fact you seem to have Intelligence Deficit Disorder. The only thing "ugly" and on the bottom here is your comment about the photo of two smiling women.
kilgara | May 21, 2012, 01:10 AM EDT
When this country was truly great this type of relationship was virtually universally recognized{ and rightly so} as a serious mental illness and a degeneracy. Our immigrant ancestors are surely spinning in their graves that this pervert has a good shot to be the next mayor.We have truly lost our way and are in desperate need of Divine Intervention.
ProudCanadian | May 20, 2012, 11:47 PM EDT
Boy it is amazind how Murph tries to switch things around. He makes jokes of these people and calls them down and then he has the audicity to say that heterosexuals are fighting the same odds. Oh please some one get this person a drink or maybe he has to many. Since when does a heterosexual suffer abuse because is a heterosexual. It isn't to often that an heterosexual will be discrimminated against at his job or anywhere if he is white, being black or hispanic or Jewish that is another bigots dream.
Murph46 | May 20, 2012, 10:25 PM EDT
What have I said that states otherwise HorseinMdstrm? Just what have I said?I hope for their sake that they are happy,but they are fighting the same odds as heterosexual couples.Who the hell are you to tell me what I am?In doing so you are the bigot ,but then you might not EVER grasp that principle!
HorsesInMdstrm | May 20, 2012, 08:49 PM EDT
@Murph46 - their smiling faces show me their happiness, and make me feel happy too. I always thought that happiness is contagious. I guess you have been immunized against happiness.
Murph46 | May 20, 2012, 07:51 PM EDT
They are still there,you just don't want to see them-who is stupid now.I'm not the one calling people stupid and ignorant -you are -I don't lower myself as low as you.Have your fun in the mud/
tombegs | May 20, 2012, 07:42 PM EDT
God loves them and so should all of us. As God's children we are loved unconditionally by a wonderful parent. Study Christianity, Murph. Then you might not let your ignorance be so obvious.
ProudCanadian | May 20, 2012, 07:19 PM EDT
Hey Murph if you would have kept up with our last election you would have seen that the separatist party(The Block Quebecois) no longer exists and they were voted out in Quebec. Check next time you post that way you don't look so stupid.
Murph46 | May 20, 2012, 06:56 PM EDT
Arrogance-Where,you make things up just to post,get back to you separatist country-Tell me Quebec isn't separatist.I'll match my IQ for yours anytime you want to put some cash on it.Till then,take your meds and get some rest.
ProudCanadian | May 20, 2012, 06:38 PM EDT
Bythebay great post. Murph you talk of arrogance have you looked in the mirror lately. Why don't you just dry up, you are not funny just ignorant. I am a heterosexual male and I want to pass my congratulations on to Ms Quinn and her partner Ms Catuillo my wife and I wish them a long and happy loving life together. God Bless.
MichaelJJ | May 20, 2012, 05:11 PM EDT
Why is she marrying an Italian ?!
KathleenBerrio | May 20, 2012, 05:03 PM EDT
And they lived happily ever after.
KathleenBerrio | May 20, 2012, 04:10 PM EDT
Beautifully said, bythebay.
Pittsburghkid | May 20, 2012, 02:39 PM EDT
I'm sure they can wait to adopt the child of a poor women, who can not manage with all the new child rearing laws. If my parents raise me today, the way I was raised in the 50's, they (and all the other parents in the neihborhood) would be in Jail.
Ms.Gail | May 20, 2012, 01:58 PM EDT
They both look very happy.
Bythebay | May 20, 2012, 12:52 PM EDT
May they live happily ever after, even in a country which largely doesn't recognize their rights.