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Center, MINI of Chicago offer Biggest MINI Wedding Ever
2014-04-02
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This article shared 14941 times since Wed Apr 2, 2014
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Chicago - Center on Halsted has teamed up with MINI of Chicago to present the Biggest MINI Wedding Ever. This celebration to kick off pride month and celebrate the passage of marriage equality in Illinois will provide two couples with an all expenses paid wedding on the evening of May 31 into June 1st.
The passage of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality Act this past fall allows all of the benefits of marriage to be extended to same-sex couples. "Marriage Equality is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ community," says Modesto Tico Valle, CEO at Center on Halsted. "This event offers us a chance to kick off Pride Month, celebrate marriage equality, and show the community what these new benefits look like."
Enter in person by visiting Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted or MINI of Chicago, 1111 W Diversey, or online at biggestminiwedding.com . All couples have to do is tell their story and why they deserve to win an all expenses paid wedding. Deadline to enter is April 13.
Sponsors include Sound Production Lighting LLC, e. melone, Robin Subar Lifestyle Photography, Thompson Chicago, Center on Halsted, Circuit Mom, Real Urban Barbecue, WCPT, Windy City Times, MillerCoors, MINI of Chicago, Roeser's Bakery, OUT Chicago, Service is Us, Jan Dee Custom Jewelry, Miller Fortune.
Please visit biggestminiwedding.com for rules and regulations.
About Center on Halsted Center on Halsted is the largest, most comprehensive community center in the Midwest dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the LGBTQ community in Chicago. The vision of the organization is a thriving LGBTQ community living powerfully in supportive, inclusive environments. For more information, visit www.centeronhalsted.org .
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