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On July 8, about 700 couples gathered against the background of hanging artificial flowers on the balconies of Lincoln Center to exchange vows of love. An atmosphere of excitement and joy reigned in the hall, because each couple was in anticipation of their special moment, writes ABC.
The participants included those who were getting married for the first time, and those who decided to renew their vows after a long relationship. This is a chance for lovers to confirm their love in front of society. Some couples, such as Hazel Seawright-Karney and Rohan Karney, who got married in secret from their relatives many years ago, and this year their loved ones were able to attend the ceremony.
The event, which was held for the first time last year, was so successful that the organizers decided to repeat it. The times of the pandemic and multiple postponements of weddings prompted the organizers to create conditions for the hearts in love, in which they can make up for everything that isolation and restrictions have taken.
It is important to note that none of the weddings had legal force. Over 500 couples took part in the event last year.
According to Shanta Take, Chief Artistic Director of Lincoln Center, this moment was special because it gave people the opportunity to come together, express their love and share those feelings with others.
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Alexander Fisher and Nina Oishi decided to take the opportunity to express their affection for each other, despite the upcoming separation. After a year of living together in New York, they will have to leave for internships in different cities.
“We know we’re getting married, so why not celebrate now?” said Oishi, who wore green for the occasion. The couple did not tell their parents what they were up to.
“Our parents would certainly be very upset if they missed a real wedding,” Oishi said. Fisher, who was wearing a tuxedo, added: “We just wanted to be part of the party with other people.”
Some couples talk about their unique stories and motivations for getting married. Each couple has their own history and their own plans for the future, but they are all united by love and the desire to celebrate this special bond.
Pair of J.D. Walsh and Shali Medina met about 10 years ago while working together in Times Square. They lost contact with each other, but met again a year and a half ago, when they again found themselves in the same company.
“That was a sign,” Medina said. The couple plans to receive a marriage certificate this month.
Mirian Masakiza admitted that she had to persuade her husband Oscar and two children to take part in the event. Her family was dressed in traditional clothing reflecting their Ecuadorian roots.
“I just knew this was a good opportunity for us to strengthen our team because we are now a team with two kids,” said Masakiza.
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Archley Prudent and his husband Hugh have been married for 12 years, they got married immediately after the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York.
“We decided to take this opportunity,” Prudent said, explaining that they had hoped to have a real wedding, but time flew by and they never made it. Their decision to take part in the Saturday wedding was also spontaneous.
All participants in the mass wedding, whether newlyweds, those renewing their vows, or couples simply expressing their affection for each other, were imbued with a sense of community and a desire to celebrate love and care for each other.
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700 couples get married in a mass wedding at Lincoln Center
On July 8, about 700 couples gathered against the background of hanging artificial flowers on the balconies of Lincoln Center to exchange vows of love. An atmosphere of excitement and joy reigned in the hall, because each couple was in anticipation of their special moment, writes ABC.
The participants included those who were getting married for the first time, and those who decided to renew their vows after a long relationship. This is a chance for lovers to confirm their love in front of society. Some couples, such as Hazel Seawright-Karney and Rohan Karney, who got married in secret from their relatives many years ago, and this year their loved ones were able to attend the ceremony.
The event, which was held for the first time last year, was so successful that the organizers decided to repeat it. The times of the pandemic and multiple postponements of weddings prompted the organizers to create conditions for the hearts in love, in which they can make up for everything that isolation and restrictions have taken.
It is important to note that none of the weddings had legal force. Over 500 couples took part in the event last year.
According to Shanta Take, Chief Artistic Director of Lincoln Center, this moment was special because it gave people the opportunity to come together, express their love and share those feelings with others.
On the subject: Now everyone can hold a wedding ceremony in New York: Hokul signed the law
Alexander Fisher and Nina Oishi decided to take the opportunity to express their affection for each other, despite the upcoming separation. After a year of living together in New York, they will have to leave for internships in different cities.
“We know we’re getting married, so why not celebrate now?” said Oishi, who wore green for the occasion. The couple did not tell their parents what they were up to.
“Our parents would certainly be very upset if they missed a real wedding,” Oishi said. Fisher, who was wearing a tuxedo, added: “We just wanted to be part of the party with other people.”
Some couples talk about their unique stories and motivations for getting married. Each couple has their own history and their own plans for the future, but they are all united by love and the desire to celebrate this special bond.
Pair of J.D. Walsh and Shali Medina met about 10 years ago while working together in Times Square. They lost contact with each other, but met again a year and a half ago, when they again found themselves in the same company.
“That was a sign,” Medina said. The couple plans to receive a marriage certificate this month.
Mirian Masakiza admitted that she had to persuade her husband Oscar and two children to take part in the event. Her family was dressed in traditional clothing reflecting their Ecuadorian roots.
“I just knew this was a good opportunity for us to strengthen our team because we are now a team with two kids,” said Masakiza.
On the subject: A court in New York ruled that polyamorous unions have the same rights as married couples
Archley Prudent and his husband Hugh have been married for 12 years, they got married immediately after the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York.
“We decided to take this opportunity,” Prudent said, explaining that they had hoped to have a real wedding, but time flew by and they never made it. Their decision to take part in the Saturday wedding was also spontaneous.
All participants in the mass wedding, whether newlyweds, those renewing their vows, or couples simply expressing their affection for each other, were imbued with a sense of community and a desire to celebrate love and care for each other.
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