Death of DOMA is good for gay couples and jewelers

[TexasTowelie]

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The Supreme Court’s decisions involving marriage equality earlier this summer have meant a lot to couples anxious to express their commitment publicly and have it acknowledged and sanctified by their government. And no industry has seen the practical effects of those decisions quite as concretely as jewelers.

“It’s been pretty spectacular on a lot of different fronts,” says Kim Burgan, co-owner of the Uptown private jeweler Nine Eighteen. “It was an amazing step in the right direction. And it has already made a significant impact on our business.”

In fact, it took no more than a few days after the court decisions were announced before Burgan and her brother and business partner, Darin Kunz, noticed an uptick in gay couples seeking wedding bands and engagement rings.

“We’re at the front end of the trend,” Kunz says. “{Since the decisions}, for the first time since we’ve been in business we’re working with more gays and lesbians on bridals than straight couples — easily twice as many at any one time before. We can’t wait to be a part of this.”

More at http://www.dallasvoice.com/engaged-10154051.html .

[Fearless]

1. Good for those couples

Everyone has the right to be miserable together!

[TexasTowelie]

2. It's actually a secret plot by the heterosexuals

to take the "gay" out of being gay!

[theHandpuppet]

3. Well then I can't wait to be miserable

We've waited 23 years to be married.

[Fearless]

5. Likewise!

[theHandpuppet]

6. Now if we could only find our way out of red state hell...

I keep telling myself, just a few more short years.... maybe if I clicked my heels together three times?

[theHandpuppet]

4. Marriage equality IS good for business

And I hope other states realize the money they're losing in the name of bigotry.
Neighboring Maryland is seeing a boost in business and Delaware expects the same.

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-05-17/business/bs-bz-gay-wedding-business-20130517_1_gay-couples-gay-weddings-gay-marriage-law

(This article is a bit dated. BTW, ignore the hideous gun nut ad in the left column -- it's really offensive.)

Same-sex marriage law good for business, employers say
Law expected to help attract, retain talent
November 10, 2012
By Lorraine Mirabella, The Baltimore Sun

As a longtime Federal Hill business owner, Penny Troutner cheered the passage of Maryland's same-sex marriage law.

Not only does the owner of Light Street Cycles believe it's a matter of fairness, she believes it's good for business. That goes for workers and employers alike, Troutner said last week after Maryland voters approved a ballot measure making same-sex unions legal. Couples can obtain civil marriage licenses from the state starting Jan. 1.

"I have had gay and lesbian employees and would like to think the more rights they achieved, the easier it is for them to feel comfortable with who they are, which is always better in a workplace," said Troutner, who said she also believes the law will attract gay couples to the city and state. "Marriage adds stability to a community. If you have a business in that community … and stability attracts more people, that makes everyone more prosperous. That's good for where you live and good for where you work."

While advocates hailed support from voters in Maryland and three other states as a turning point in the fight for gay civil rights, employers and government officials in Maryland spoke of economic benefits. Those include improving workplace conditions, helping employers attract and retain talent, and boosting tourism and wedding-related business....

[Behind the Aegis]

7. I know what kind of rings I will get...they are inscribed in Hebrew.

"I am My Beloved's, and My Beloved is Mine."


I just have to make sure it is written correctly (male to male).

[BillStein]

8. I don't have Hebrew script

but we bought the "b'shart" ones!

Planning on getting married in Rehoboth in the fall