The Wedding Album Sharing a timeless celebration of love before friends and family
Al Ramsay & Michael Daniels Toronto, September 28, 2013 Photography by Visions by David
HOW THEY MET Through friends THE PROPOSAL On vacation in Mexico, Michael asked Al while on the beach in Old Town, Puerto Vallarta, their second home THE PLACE At a close friend’s private terrace in downtown Toronto THE PLANNING With the help of a friend who owns an entertainment company, Michael did most of the planning himself. “Luckily, we have very similar taste,” says Al, “so it was easy for me to say yes to everything.” TOUCHING WORDS The newlyweds’ best friends read two beautiful poems that had everyone in tears. MUSIC The reception moved with the music of “all our favourite gay divas,” says Al, “and lots of really great house music.” POWERFUL MOMENTS ”We had Rev. Brent Hawkes, Order of Canada, officiate,” notes Al. “What was most powerful is that he gave a brief history of same-sex marriage in Canada. Given my background as Jamaican (homosexuality is illegal in Jamaica), it was very, very important for me to address to my family and friends…to say how fortunate we were…especially me to move to Canada.“ ADVICE TO OTHER COUPLES If you love someone and want to spend the rest of your life together, then marriage is a beautiful way to declare your love to each other in front of family and friends.
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