Lesbian Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, and Civil Unions from TwoBrides.com

Here is your chance to invest in the wedding of your dreams (created by "mother-approved" wedding resource, TwoBrides.com & TwoGrooms.com) while also helping HRC make strides toward marriage equality for same sex couples.

THIS FANTASTIC PACKAGE INCLUDES:
(Black out dates and some restrictions apply. See below and contact Kathryn Hamm at 703-875-3164 for more information.)


	ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT Michael Bonfigli has donated an hour of his time for an engagement photo shoot. The package includes 25-50 4x6 prints (with negatives), and three (3) 5x7 or two (2) 8x10 enlargements. http://www.michaelbonfigli.com Package value: $650 Contact: Michael Bonfigli. Ph: 202-234-1551 Note: Winning bidder may apply value toward another service, if agreed upon by winning bidder and the photographer.

	FLORIST Local event designer, Elegance & Simplicity, was chosen by the "Washingtonian" as one of the best wedding planners in DC in 2005 and has donated an altar arrangement and flowers for the wedding party (to include: the lucky couple and up to 10 attendants or family members). Donation also includes 10% on any additional flowers or services requested. http://www.eleganceandsimplicity.com Package value: $1,500 Contact: Katie Martin. Ph: 202-625-1470

	HOTEL ROOM The luxurious & centrally located Mayflower Hotel has donated a one night stay in a deluxe guest room for the lucky couple to enjoy on their wedding night. http://marriott.com Package value: $230 Contact: Contact: Jane Vorwig Ph: 202-776-9290 Note: Room offer is based on availability.

	INVITATIONS TwoBrides.com & TwoGrooms.com are THE online wedding boutiques for same sex weddings. "Mother of A Bride," Gretchen Hamm, who founded the web sites in Y2K, is pleased to announce the March 2005 opening of a local Metro DC showroom (in Arlington, VA), and is proud to support HRC's efforts in the fight for marriage equality. The invitation package includes a $300 credit toward stationery from OutVite, Carlson Craft or Regency Thermographers. http://www.twobrides.com http://www.twogrooms.com Package value: $300 Contact: Kathryn Hamm. Ph: 703-875-3164 Note: Package may not be applied toward shipping fees or taxes, may not be combined with any other offer, and is good only on OutVite, Carlson Craft or Regency stationery products.

	LIMOUSINE SERVICE Thanks to Music Express Worldwide Limousine Serivce, the lucky couple will be able to ride in style (round trip, 2 hour package) to dinner AND can use or share with a loved one airport sedan service (1 round trip) between National Airport and hotel. http://www.musiclimo.com/mainj.html Package value: $335 Contact: Darren Vance. Ph: 866-254-3344 x7197

	PHOTOGRAPHER Package includes 8 hours of shooting by Thomas Van Veen Photography on your Big Day, online hosting for your photos, and digital negatives with which you can order your prints. A gorgeous album may be ordered at 20% off retail value to help you showcase your Big Day. http://www.bigdayphoto.com/home.htm Package value: $3,000 Contact: Thomas Van Veen. Ph: 301-587-1599 Note: Black out dates apply. Booking s are made on a first come, first serve basis so book early to coordinate with preferred wedding date.

	PLATINUM WEDDING BANDS Washington Diamond is a family-run business, which has been serving the Washington DC Metropolitan area since 1969. They are diamond professionals and are direct importers of diamonds and gemstones, and, as such, offer one of the largest selections of ideally cut diamonds and gemstones at incredible values. http://store.washingtondiamond.com/index.htm Package value: $1,000 Contact: Tom Daube. Ph: 703-536-3600 Note: Rings may be exchanged for $1,000 in store only credit toward another ring order.

	RECEPTION/EVENT SPACE Demonstrate your support for marriage equality by tying the knot in the HRC Building's Equality Forum. Conveniently located in the heart of one of Washington, D.C.'s flourishing historic districts, the Equality Center is just steps away from major hotels, subway lines and is easily accessible within the D.C. metropolitan area. The modern, airy Equality Forum provides 2,200 square feet of versatile, open space suitable for a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, and dancing. The space can easily accommodate your event, whether you're having thirty-five guests or one hundred fifty. http://www.hrc.org Package Value: $2,700 Contact: Steve Mongeau. Ph: 202-216-1554 Note: The highest bidder must adhere to all current HRC Foundation special event policies and guidelines, and the date of the event is based upon availability. Black out dates in 2006 include: 2/10-2/11, 2/17-2/19, 3/9-3/12, 4/20-4/23, 5/5-5/6, 5/27, 9/15-9/18 and 10/5-10/8. This offer includes ONLY the cost of the room rental. The highest bidder is responsible for any additional charges such as catering, party supply rentals, audio visual and sound equipment and building security. Offer is valid from 01/01/2006 to 12/31/2006.

	VIDEOGRAPHER Let 6-time Emmy winning television photojournalist, editor and producer, Lori Bullerdick, capture the timeless essence of your special day. Lori's unobtrusive style, keen eye for detail and sensitivity as a storyteller come together as your soulful moments are captured forever. Package value: $3,000 Contact: Lori Bullerdick. Ph: 317-590-3884 Note: Package does not include $500 travel allowance. Highest bidder is responsible for this fee.

	WEDDING CAKE Enjoy a delicious standard flavor, "A" design wedding cake for 100 people, made by Creative Cakes. Local delivery is included. More information to follow. http://www.creativecakes.com Package value: $ Contact: Spencer Biles. Ph: 301-587-1599 Note: Cake topper not included.

	WEDDING GUIDE, AUTOGRAPHED COPY The Complete Guide to Lesbian & Gay Weddings by K.C. David. http://www.twogrooms.com/detail.asp?item=291 Package value: $25.00 Contact: Kathryn Hamm. Ph: 703-875-3164 Note: Book available for pick up at TwoBrides.com & TwoGrooms.com showroom.

	WEDDING MUSIC From The Heart, a compilation of music from all genres (rock, dance, folk, gospel, pop, etc.) woven in with compelling live interviews from real people -- straight and gay -- creates a story and message to support our fight to end inequality. Proceeds from sales on the CD will support The Wedding Party, a non-profit organization which supports marriage equality for all couples. This CD has been autographed by one of the producers. http://www.loveandmarriage.us http://www.theweddingparty.org Package value: $20 Contact: Mykel. Phone: 917-532-7199

	WEDDING WEB SITES Wedding On-Line can help you bring all of the pieces of your ceremony together with an 18 month Platinum Level listing. Manage and share your ceremony on one site by providing important information to your guests and vendors, manage RSVPs, upload unlimited photos and up to 90 minutes of professionally indexed video from your big day to share with friends and family and more. http://www.weddingon-line.com Package value: $600 Contact: Jennifer Randolph. Ph: 888-933-4932 Note: Package may not be combined with any other offer. Additional costs will apply for registering a unique URL.

Attend the 9th Annual HRC National Dinner and bid early and often on this package to support HRC's fundraising efforts and to secure yourself the Gay Wedding of Your Dreams!

WHEN:	October 1, 2005 at 6 pm
WHERE:	Washington D.C. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW
WHO:	This year's program includes: Cyndi Lauper, the B-52's, Julian Bond, new HRC president, Joe Solmonese, and Kimberly Locke.

For more information, go to: http://www.hrc.org/nationaldinner or contact Kathryn@GayWeddings.com