The Essential Guide to Gay and Lesbian Weddings (14 page)

That Was
THEN:

When this book was originally published, we listed the different names that people were using for their wedding. These included:

Lifelong Commitment Vows
Lifetime Commitment
Celebration of Commitment
Commitment Ceremony
Permanent Partner Ceremony
Affirmation Ceremony
Ceremony in Celebration of Our Lives Together
Ceremony of Heart
Life Partnership Ceremony
Bonding Ceremony
Union Ceremony
Holy Union
Blessing of the Relationship
Blessing of Love
Rite of Blessing