First, we were coworkers, then friends. And now we're getting married! When we first met at Starbucks we immediately clicked with our shared sense of humor. Over time, we realized that falling in love was inevitable. We fell for each other hard and fast, and have enjoyed building our little life together with our animals, cars and adventures. From a first kiss in the rain to a proposal in Times Square, this is our storybook romance we always dreamed of. We're so glad we can share it with you.
It is important to us that all of our guests are accepting and supportive, not just of our own queer identities but of queer people across the board. We assume that all of our invitees are already living these values, and we are confident this will be a non-issue. However, we felt it necessary to make this disclaimer to help make the decision for anyone on the fence about attending a queer wedding. If the values of active allyship do not align with your views, we ask that you sincerely consider if it makes sense for you to attend. We hope that all guests in attendance have come without hesitation or confliction. It is important to us that those in attendance truly and authentically support us and our identities, as well as those of our friends, family and community at large. The three pillars of active allyship are: -Acceptance: Being genuine, examining our own prejudices, and acting with kindness -Action: Standing up to visible acts of discrimination, correcting injustices whenever possible, and advocating for change -Humility: Demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow when mistakes are made and making a commitment to listen to and uplift the voices of those with lived experiences which we do not have ourselves If you have questions or concerns about active allyship and how it applies to you feel free to talk with either one of us about what it means!