Thanks to our many wonderful couples (40!), guests, vendors, and volunteers,
Married in Unity was a spectacular success!
Photography:
- View and purchase Cristian Pop’s photos here
- View and purchase Eddie Pedroza’s photos here
- View and purchase John Gress’ photos here and read blog post here
- Michael Kardas’ photos are available for free download here
- View Evanston Photographic Studios here
Media Articles and Videos:
POST EVENT COVERAGE:
Windy City Times (page 14, June 4th)
Chicago Tribune (front page story, Monday, June 2!) Online article and video | Photo gallery
Chicago Sun-Times (front page story, Monday, June 2!) Online article and video
The Advocate (June 2) Online article
Red Eye (June 2) Online article
Skokie Review (June 2) Online article
Holy Bullies blog (June 2) Online article
WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 Chicago (live report on 5pm news, Top story, Sunday evening, June 1) Online article and video
WBBM-TV, CBS 2 Chicago (live report on 5:30pm news, Top story, Sunday evening, June 1) Online article and video
WFLD-TV, Fox 32 Chicago (Top story, Sunday evening, June 1) Video
WGN-TV, Channel 9, Chicago Online article and video
Univision Chicago (live report on 5pm news, Top story, Sunday evening, June 1) Video
Windy City Times (includes photo montage and 6 videos!) Online article and videos
ChicagoPride.com Online article and photo montage
PRE-EVENT COVERAGE:
RedEye Chicago Online article
WGN-TV, Channel 9 – WGN Morning News Online article and video
WLS-TV, ABC 7, ABC 7 Morning News Online article and video
WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 Morning News Online article and video
WBEZ, 91.5 FM, Chicago Public Radio (3rd story, “Weekend marks wedding season for same-sex couples in Illinois” start at 10:20) Online article and audio
Windy City Times Online article
ChicagoPride.com Online article
DNAInfo.com Online article and audio
Every Block Chicago Online article
Natural Awakenings Online article
Illinois News Online article
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Sunday, June 1st, 2014 marks the first day of marriage equality throughout the state of Illinois! To recognize this historical day, Unity in Chicago will be hosting Married in Unity, an all-inclusive, non-denominational group wedding ceremony that will be happening in the beautiful Unity garden.
1925 W. Thome Ave. in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago June 1st, 2014 at 4pm Ceremony will commence between 4:30 and 5:00pm Music and refreshments provided
Unity in Chicago’s Senior Minister, Rev. Heidi Alfrey will officiate the ceremony for all who wish to participate, including:
same sex couples- opposite sex couples
- couples who would like to express their commitment without legal documentation
- married couples who would like to renew their vows
Rev. Heidi Alfrey says, “Unity in Chicago celebrates this day with its belief… Love Honored Here!“
The ceremony will be free of charge for all couples who wish to participate. All couples will need to register online using the form below. Married in Unity is open to the public for all who would like to bear witness to this historical event. Please RSVP below so we can keep an accurate account of how many people plan on attending. Also, “Like” our Facebook page for regular updates on the event, couples who will exchanging vows, entertainment and vendors who will be participating. Please bring your wedding licence to the event. Wedding licenses can be obtained at the Cook County Clerk’s Office.
Join us in celebrating the love of participating couples, such as:
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