Deborah Mell and Christin Baker wed

After their Aug. 24 legal marriage in Iowa, Chicago couple Deborah Mell, an Illinois state representative, and her partner of seven years, Christin Baker, held a “blessing of the marriage” ceremony Sept. 8 at All Saints Episcopal Church on Chicago’s North Side.

NOTE: Please see related story and photos, Deb Mell ties the knot published 2011-09-07, at the link windycitytimes.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=33642

The Rev. Kerith Harding and The Rev. Bonnie Perry were clergy for the ceremony, which was attended by family, friends and several politicians, including former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti, who is Deb’s sister and was a matron of honor, and their father, Ald. Richard Mell, who was best man for the ceremony. Sami Grisafe, Beau Surratt, Joe Lill and Deborah Maddox performed musical selections.

Photos by Hal Baim

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