HRC's Wedding Registry is a unique opportunity for couples to encourage loved ones to make a donation in honor of their wedding or commitment ceremony. This is a great way to celebrate their special day, but also a great way to support HRC's work.

Each donation made in honor of a couple's wedding or commitment ceremony will be recognized with a personalized acknowledgment to the couple, as a symbol of their family and friends' love and celebration of their union, as well as a recognition of your commitment to equality.

Set up your HRC Wedding Registry profile and share your story to help advance our work. It takes less than 5 minutes! Each couple gets their own page with their personal story and photo. Loved ones can donate to HRC in their honor and help us move toward the day when all people can marry, no matter who they love.

If you would like to make a contribution on behalf of a couple not on HRC's Wedding Registry or for marriage equality for all couples, please click here. To view couples who have already celebrated their commitment on HRC's Wedding Registry, please visit the archives.

If you know the wedding date of the couple, please use the following shortcuts to navigate the wedding registry:
February 2012; March 2012; Spring 2012; Summer 2012; Fall 2012; Winter 2012; 2013 ; 2014

For questions or to add your ceremony to HRC's wedding registry, please send your name and ceremony date to Weddings@hrc.org.

Christine says, "Jess and I were deployed to Iraq when we found each other. It's hard to think of finding the person you love in a war zone. Once we came back to the states, we did long distance until I made the decision to get out of Active duty Air Force so we could be together. Even with the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" gay couples are not allowed any benefits, like being stationed together, forcing committed couples to choose between serving and being with their partner. I chose Jess.

Christine and Jessica say, "Since both of us have served our country (Christine for ten years and Jess for four) we feel the need to help the gay rights movement. Everyone deserves to have the simple freedom of marrying the person you love."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Jennifer and Katherine
March 3, 2012

Jennifer and Katie met on a dating website called plenty of fish.com. They talked a few times through the site and then went to text messages and than to phone calls. Jennifer and Katie met on May 1, 2010. It was one of the best days of their lives. They talked for hours and Jennifer had never connected with someone like Katie before. Katie came over that night to Jennifer's apartment and they have been living with each other ever since that night. Jennifer and Katie moved fast, but they know this is good for the both of them.

"We want people to donate to the Human Rights Campaign in lieu of traditional gifts so that more states will finally give the lesbian community more rights."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Colleen and Jacob
March 3, 2012

Colleen and Jacob met online using the Chicago Reader's personals site. They love exploring Chicago and other cities together.

They say, "We are excited to celebrate our love and partnership with our family and friends, and we look forward to the day when this right will be available to all people. We firmly believe in marriage equality, and we encourage you to donate to the Human Rights Campaign if you are moved to do so."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Emily and Cassie
March 5, 2012

Emily started attending beauty school in Mesquite, Texas. Shortly thereafter, Cassie started attending the very same beauty school. It took a while to finally get together, but its been heaven ever since for Emily and Cassie. They were engaged in Summer of 2011 and plan to be married by 2012.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Jesse and Derek
March 17, 2012

Jesse and Derek say, "The calendar tells us we've been together for 6 years, but we couldn't imagine our lives without each other. Visit our website at derekandjesse.com for more about our story.”

"We are so happy to have such loving family and supportive friends and we appreciate that you'd like to share that gift with the world through a donation to one of our favorite charities. A donation to the HRC helps us all inch toward a more perfect union -- and more perfect unions."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Sara and Toby
March 24, 2012

Sara and Toby say, "When we get married, our commitment to each other will be recognized by our families, our communities, and our government. We feel so fortunate to be able to marry each other, and we believe that everyone has the right to marry the person who they love. We look forward to the day when all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, will share the right to publicly declare their commitment to each other and have that promise fully acknowledged by their society. With that in mind, we are asking that our friends and family who feel moved to give us a gift in celebration of our marriage does so in the form of a donation to the Human Rights Campaign, a civil rights organization that works for marriage equality."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Jenna and Lindsey
March 24, 2012

Jenna and Lindsey met in 2009 at a popular lesbian spot in Houston, TX. Lindsey's a punk-rock-y, animal loving, semi-vegetarian artist who works in the corporate world by day, and Jenna's a craft-y, scrapbook-y, soap opera watching girly, girl who works in the non-profit sector. They both felt an instant connection with each other and couldn't be happier about what a perfect pair they make. Jenna and Lindsey moved in together later that year and although it has taken Jenna some time to get used to Lindsey's love of animals and the menagerie of pets living with them, they can't get enough of their happy family life at home. Jenna & Lindsey got engaged on Christmas Day 2010 and are now enjoying all of the excitement of planning their (lightly) Alice in Wonderland themed commitment ceremony. Jenna and Lindsey have wonderfully supportive friends who they look forward to celebrating with on their big day and are thrilled about sharing both the joys and the... not so joyous moments... of married life together.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Pooja and Chuck
March 31, 2012

Pooja and Chuck love each other very much and are looking forward to celebrating their wedding. Thank you for your gift! They would like you to donate in their honor because they are fully committed to marriage equality.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Gen and Crystal
April 4, 2012

Gen's perfect woman is intense, mysterious, and deeply emotional. She has a poker face, argues her point and won't back down when challenged. Her perfect woman is confident, stylish, listens and is truly interested. She is a wonderful mother, committed to her relationship and perseveres. Not to mention, she is super sexy.

Gen's perfect woman is her fiancée, Crystal.

Gen and Crystal fell deeply in love and to this day are inseparable. After many years together and raising a wonderful (and at times challenging) 5 year old son, the sparks have remained. They have dedicated time and love and truly feel they share a deeply rooted soul connection. Gen and Crystal have been through both amazing and trying times, but through it all they have remained best friends and dedicated partners.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Lisa and Faye
April 14, 2012

Lisa and Faye say, "We're excited about our commitment and hope that someday ours, along with millions of others, is recognized as a legal marriage in every state and by the federal government!"

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Leah and Erin
April 28, 2012

Erin and Leah met while working at the Container Store in San Diego. Leah was taking over Erin's position so they spent every day together getting to know each other and falling in love. Four years later, Erin proposed and they plan to say their vows on the beach with their feet in the sand.

They say, "HRC not only fights for every individual to have the right to marry whomever they love, but they work tirelessly for all LGBT issues. We would be honored if our friends and family donated to this amazing organization, not just for us but for all lesbian and gay couples."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Joanne and Daniel
May 5, 2012

Joanne and Daniel say, "We met being huge nerds! We both participated in National Novel Writing Month, a challenge where the goal is to write 50,000 words in a month. We have meet-ups to write, to talk about writing, and to procrastinate on our writing. We met at one of these meet-ups, but we didn't really get started talking until we played political catchphrase bingo at the vice-presidential debates in 2008, where we looked over each other's bingo cards." Joanne continues, "Neither of us won, but he kept my hands warm that night!"

Joanne and Daniel both love presents, but they both highly value the work that organizations like the Human Rights Campaign does for LGBT community and allies around the country. They say, "It would mean so much to us that our special day could help make the world a better place for LGBT people and allies like us!"

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Tracy and Andrew
May 5, 2012

Tracy and Andrew say, "We met in Ann Arbor, Michigan, brought together by mutual friends and a love of music. We are so blessed to celebrate our love and commitment surrounded by our family and friends."

"We believe all people should have the right to marry the person they love. A donation to HRC on our behalf is a gift to support and promote the freedom of choice in marriage."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Sallee and Andrea
May 5, 2012

Sallee and Andrea say, "When we met online, we were both just looking for new friends. As soon as we met in person, it was love at first sight! The moment our hands touched, the rest of the world melted away and it was just the two of us. We could have both easily said we loved each other 5 minutes after we met. We can honestly say that for the first time in our lives we are truly in love."

"It didn't take long to know that we wanted to share in a lifetime commitment together. Less than a year later we are ecstatic about the opportunity to express our love among our friends and family at our wedding May 5, 2012."

Sallee and Andrea say, "We are looking forward to Marriage Equality in California. To have our marriage solidified in our home state—legally—is our goal!"

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Tiffany and David
May 5, 2012

Tiffany and David say, "We are happy to have found each other and so excited to celebrate with our family and friends in Solvang, California. We look forward to the day when the right to marry is granted to everyone. A donation to HRC on our behalf is a gift to support a cause that is near and dear to our hearts."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Mindy and Andrea
May 5, 2012

Mindy and Andrea say, "We met through mutual friends and over the years, we saw each other at music shows, hurricane parties and the grocery store. One thing lead to another and here we are!"

"We are so excited about our commitment, and while it’s not "legal", it is still very much real. A donation to HRC is a step toward marriage equality for us, and millions in our LGBT community."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Sara and Larson
June 2, 2012

Sara and Larson met in Helena, Montana in June of 2009, where they played on the same pub trivia team. Sara is a public health professional from North Carolina and Larson, an economist, hails from New Mexico. They currently live in Denver, Colorado.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Jodie and Linda
June 2, 2012

Jodie says, "Linda and I met through some friends and family of ours. We had known each other for quite some time and we were talking through numerous text messages for about four years before we officially united. We officially became a couple in December of 2006. We have been together for five years and I am so grateful to have her in my life. She is definitely a blessing and a true love."

Jodie and Linda say, "We would like our friends and family to donate to the HRC on our behalf because we are active members and supporters of the HRC."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

John and Amanda
June 2, 2012

John and Amanda say, "We met in high school way back in the year 2000. We live in Seattle, WA where we love to spend time outdoors and take in the great art and music scene in our city."

"We've waited a long time to get married ourselves and we'd like it if our marriage could do a little bit to reduce the wait for our friends and family that can't yet legally get married."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Leah and Lisa
June 8, 2012

Lisa and Leah met in 2007, in a fingerspelling class at a community college as part of an American Sign Language Interpreting Program. They began talking and hanging out after class but it wasn't until after the summer, that they spent apart that they really began their friendship. Lisa and Leah spent so much time on myspace and texting.

In November of that year, Leah had a party for her birthday and Lisa came with a friend. They had a great time hanging out so much so that Leah didn't want Lisa to leave. Sadly, the friend Lisa came with had to go and so Lisa left as well.

A great opportunity arose a week and a half later when it was Lisa's birthday! An attempt was made to have a great get together but in the end, it was just the two of them. That night was their first date. They've been through a great deal of life to get where they are today. But Leah & Lisa are stronger and closer than ever and are ready to take on the world together!

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Jimmy and Elizabeth
June 9, 2012

Jimmy and Elizabeth started dating over the summer preceding their junior year at Davidson College. They decided to begin their relationship right before studying abroad in Denmark and Bolivia, respectively. Over the next seven years, they have lived in various cities, flown multiple airlines back and forth, and expressed thankfulness that long-distance charges no longer apply to cell phones. Despite their independence and their appreciation for the time alone for their graduate studies in law/public policy and religion, they are both elated that the long-distance will end next summer when they are married. Jimmy aptly proposed when they were on vacation in Florida, and they will be tying in the travel and long-distance relationship theme for the ceremony and reception in Ohio (the Birthplace of Aviation) on June 9, 2012.

We are honored and humbled by the opportunity to start our own family and we wish to extend only a fraction of the support we have received to other families who face more daunting challenges. As we are blessed to be married next June, we recognize that not all people have that opportunity. We would ask for donations to the Human Rights Campaign's efforts to support marriage and relationship recognition for same-sex couples.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Tara and Michelle
June 12, 2012

They say, "We met on the sidewalk while watching the 2010 DC Capital Pride Parade. A few days later, texts and email threads turned into daylong events. It was quite obvious to both of us pretty much from the beginning that we had stumbled upon something quite special. During many of those initial conversations, we were finishing each other's sentences. And within a month, the word soul mate was dropped to a friend or two. Neither of us could stop beaming from ear to ear in each other's presence."

They say they would like their friends and family to donate in their honor to the HRC because, "We would like to see further gains made in the fight for LGBT equality. We understand that monetary resources are necessary to effectively make those gains. Thus, we hope that our friends and family will show their support of our love by helping achieve a more equitable future for us and others."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Liam and Chad
June 16, 2012

Liam and Chad met thru mutual friends in Indianapolis, IN. They are hopeful for a day when all people will be able to marry in every state, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Rachel and Leslie
June 16, 2012

Leslie and Rachel met like your traditional same-sex couple: in New Testament class at seminary. Six years, two states, two cats, and 6 collective jobs later, they're still together and excited to make it legally binding.

They say, "We are so grateful to live in the state of New York where we can now get married legally. Thank you HRC for helping that happen! Please help support them in honor of our exciting day."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.


 

Lizz and Erik
June 17, 2012

Lizz and Erik met at Carthage College, where they both work. They first spoke at a get-together in the library and afterwards Erik sent Lizz (and her co-worker) a cartoon on pi to test the waters. She responded favorably.

A week later they reconnected at Lizz's Family Fun Night that the Math Club was helping to host. Lizz thought Erik was really good with the kids and they bonded while coloring maps. A few comics sent Lizz's way and a bunch of IMing later, they finally started talking in real life. Lizz and Erik say, "love blossomed over beers and 18th century navigation techniques."

"We believe strongly in justice for all. Marriage equality is a huge part of civil rights for all people. We are blessed with so much already and would like for our friends and family to donate to help others. This is a cause we feel very passionately about; please help support it. Thank you!"

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Julianne and Matthew
June 23, 2012

Julianne says, "Our first date was on January 23, 2009. Matthew was a techie for Miami University, and I was an undergraduate at the University of Cincinnati. We decided to get married on the 23rd of June because that number seems to keep springing up for us. We even got engaged on the 23rd of April without even realizing.

"As a part of the bisexual community, it's very important to me to use my wedding as an opportunity to help everyone still out there who can't get married. If I had fallen for a girl as deeply as I fell for Matthew, I wouldn't have this choice. I wouldn't be able to express what I feel for him with my family and friends by having a wedding ceremony. I would be forced to remain a second class citizen with my partner somewhere in the shadows because of a legalized intolerance. It is not right that even now, after all that we have accomplished towards an equal standard for our community, society is still holding back countless loving couples from sharing a life together under the guise of some warped religious morality. One day, we will all have the right to marry whomever we love. But until that day, we must continue to recognize intolerance for what it is, and share in each other's struggle for a more unified future."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Samantha and Michael
June 23, 2012

Samantha and Michael say, "We feel like we're already the luckiest people in the world for having found each other. To help us celebrate our new lives together, we're hoping you can take a minute and read about our favorite charities and if possible make a donation. This is a great excuse for us to try to make the world a slightly better place. Thanks for helping to make this event even more amazing for us."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Andy and John
June 30, 2012

"Many states do not recognize same sex marriages. The laws are discriminatory and unfair. How can you discriminate against love? It’s so rare to find, and when it happens we all need to fight for its survival," say Andy and John.

Andy continues, "John is an 8 year veteran of the military. He fought for our country and now he needs you to fight for us. He continues to put himself out there to protect others as a law enforcement officer. I am an educator for a salon chain and now I am trying to educate people I come in contact with about how unjust our country is to the LGBT community. John and I have each other, but that could be taken away from either of us in the blink of an eye."

"Our rights as Americans are in jeopardy. We would have no say if something happened to one of us and we couldn’t respond for ourselves. We would have no right to any benefits if one of us should pass away. Part of marriage is to be able to take care of and protect the ones you love and for that to be recognized in a legal fashion is the greatest gift HRC could give us. Our gift to future generations could be that they do not have to ever know what it was like for people to not accept them for who they are. Please consider donating to a cause we both feel very strongly about. Help HRC help people like us to have the same freedoms as everyone else. Thank you and God Bless!"

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

TJ and Jeff
July 7, 2012

TJ and Jeff want to share the day with their friends and family that "we are in love and want to celebrate like every other straight couple can in America." TJ Says, "the first day I met Jeff, I told my good friend April that Jeff is the one I am going to marry, and really it's about to come true! Any donations would mean so much to us both. Thank you for your time."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Misty and Alexis
July 12, 2012

Misty and Alexis met on April 18, 2009, but have known each other since December of 2008. They started off as friends and were actually scared to meet as they knew that their forever would take place. So, Misty and Alexis decided to meet in Laughlin (they drove from 2 separate states because they met on-line). From the moment Misty saw Alexis, she knew she touched her soul.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Danielle and Dana
July 14, 2012

At the time, Dana was finishing his PhD. at UIUCI, which meant there were a lot of long four hour drives that semester, but they managed to fall in love despite the distance. Danielle moved back home to work and before long they were making a life together. Danielle and Dana adopted Jersey, their Springer Spaniel, in the fall of 2008, and moved into a bigger place. They were both able to get great, local jobs, and were happy to be surrounded by lots of friends and family!

Danielle says, "As a member of the LGBT community, I had never really given much thought to being legally married until my medical bills started to rack up. Dana and I started to plan a wedding for next summer, knowing that we didn't need a piece of paper to declare what we already knew, but understanding the realities of this economy and our dreams for a future house and children. Unfortunately, I was recently told I had a lump in my breast that needed to be removed, sooner rather than later. I don't have health insurance and it was going to be a very expensive procedure. After discussing the options with friends and family, Dana and I decided to bump up our marriage in time to be able to have health insurance for the surgery.

This drives home one of the many reasons why the LGBT community should have marriage equality. We are lucky to be able to make the choice to be recognized under the law, so we would like for our loved ones to make a donation to further the efforts for equality in the United States of this most important universal human right. We feel it makes for a great beginning to a marriage of equality, love and justice."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Dan and Harold
July 21, 2012

Dan says, "Harold and I met on Match.com in February 2011. I was living in Connecticut and working near Wall St. Harold is a High School Music teacher on Long Island. We spent every weekend together and ironically I ended up getting a new job on Long Island. So we moved in and are now living happily together with our 2 cats. Our families have never seen either of us happier and they say 'when you know it's right, you know it's right'. Well, it's right!"

Dan volunteered with HRC during the New York State vote. He says, "HRC was the one organization that laid the grassroots groundwork to get the law passed. It was HRC that enabled us the freedom to marry."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Keith and Erin
July 28, 2012

Keith and Erin say, "We met while working for an emergency home repair organization in Kentucky. It took a little while, but we eventually began dating, moved to the Washington, D.C. area, and got engaged last July."

"We are incredibly excited to have our commitment to each other recognized by our friends, family, and government, but too many people are denied this right. We encourage our guests to donate to HRC with the hope that someday all couples will be able to similarly have their love and commitment fully recognized."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Alexa and Karin
August 4, 2012

Karin and Alexa met nearly six years ago in San Diego. After dating on and off for 5+ years, Alexa proposed to Karin while on vacation in Key West, Fl. (Karin was completely surprised).

Alexa is an attorney at a corporate law firm and Karin works in the medical research field. Despite their serious jobs, they can both be goofy and silly (one of the things Alexa loves the most about Karin is that she laughs at her jokes and they have so much fun together).

They are each other's best friends and are looking forward to spending the rest of their lives together.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Kurt and Shaun
August 4, 2012

Kurt and Shaun say, "We are excited to marry in our home city of San Francisco on August 4, 2012. Even though we will be legal "domestic partners”, at this point the California government will not recognize our marriage. Please consider helping us change that by making a donation for marriage equality."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Anna and Nick
August 4, 2012

Anna and Nick say, "We met at Country Kitchen. Seriously. Which is where we plan on having the reception. (Not seriously.)"

Anna continues, "I was a freshman at Mizzou, and Nick was a junior. I was new to my group of friends, most of whom had gone to high school together. I had already attended several awesome Country Kitchen study sessions, so I felt like I was becoming part of the group. Nick showed up one night, and I thought, "Hmm, who is this attractive man, most likely between the ages of 19-21, whom I have not yet seen?"

Their first date was at Anna’s dorm dining hall. She says she choked on her food and milk came out of her nose, but other than that, it was a pretty good first date.

Together they say, "Marriage equality is so important to us. Love is love." Anna says, "I have never understood how someone can argue love. Or be against love. It is completely contradictory to say that you love all people, but yet you have a problem with someone loving another person. The bottom line is: It is love. No questions to be asked. No answers needed. It's love. Period. It really is that simple."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Jill and Dima
September 22, 2012

Jill and Dima say, "We met in Delaware in 2007. Good times."

"While we look forward to celebrating our union with our friends and family in September, we wish to acknowledge the injustice in marriage regulation that allows some to marry while denying it to others. We wish to show our support for marriage equality at the federal level and the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) that would allow sponsorship of same-sex partners for family-based immigration. And we look forward to the time, which we believe can be soon, when people will look back on this embarrassing part of US history and scoff."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Andrea and Luz
September 15, 2012

Andrea and Luz met on match.com and they are very excited to have their friends and family honor their wedding through the HRC Wedding Registry.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Sarah and Allison
September 15, 2012

Sarah says, "Allie and I met in the land of opportunity, better known as okcupid.com. After a magical first date, a year apart, and an equally magical second first date, we've become the macaroni to each other's freakin' gouda cheese. We currently live on the second story of an old farmhouse just outside of Chicago, where we sing songs, bake cupcakes, play 'You've Got Mail' on loop, and live happily ever after."

"We would like our friends and family to donate to the HRC in our honor because we have enough stuff already! We're also excited at the prospect of turning the love and excitement of our big day into a big day for another LGBT couple somewhere out there."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Amanda and Gregory
September 29, 2012

Amanda and Greg met in the fall of 2004 at NYU, from where they both graduated, and have been engaged since 2008. Amanda, who grew up mainly outside Louisville, Kentucky, is a writer in the communications department of an animal-rights non-profit. Greg, who grew up on Long Island, is a PhD candidate in mathematics. They live in Jersey City with their two cats, Dracula and Dorian Gray, and enjoy science fiction novels, spicy vegan cuisine, winning 50% of the time when playing video games, and fantastical movies.

Their commitment ceremony will take place the day before their 8th anniversary: September 29, 2012, in Riverton, New Jersey. They can't wait!

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Ginger and Julie
October 6, 2012

Ginger says, "Julie and I met in 2006 in a very awkward and unfairytale-like way. It just wasn't in the cards for us to be together then. A few months went by and we ran into each other again. Something that started as hanging out and watching movies turned into something beautiful. I am so thankful and blessed to have met the person that I know was meant for only me (it sure took long enough). We plan to have a small ceremony next year. Guess that's when we will find out who truly supports us. I look forward to starting this chapter in my life and enjoying the journey. This is the chance for our Happy Ever After."

"We hope people will make donations to HRC because there has to be an end to all the hate in this world. Love is love. It doesn't have a color, an age limit, a sex. It's just love because it is. Not everyone, we included, has the luxury of being able to have a "normal" wedding. We are going to have a small ceremony in a state where it is not legal, and then go to another state to get the paperwork taken care of. I know it will be worth it when I say "I Do" to my best friend. I look forward to a day when marriage between any two people who love each other is accepted. Help us in this fight. Thank you!"

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Ashley and Lichelle
October 13, 2012

Ashley and Lichelle met in 2007 through a mutual friend. They always knew there was something more than just a friendship between them, but they did not start dating until November 2009. Ashley and Lichelle immediately fell in love with each other and at a Halloween party on October 30, 2010, Ashley proposed to Lichelle in front of all of their closest friends. "We have never been more happy than we are right now and can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together."

"We would like people to donate to HRC because we believe that marriage is an equal right. Everyone, regardless of gender, has the right to marry the person that they love. Happiness is something that everyone deserves, no matter what race, gender or sexual orientation. Hopefully, by donations and support, marriage will be an equal right for everyone."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Krysta and Sean
October 13, 2012

Sean and Krysta have been friends since they were 11 years old. Their friendship through childhood developed into an amazing love as adults.

A wedding is an exciting time for any couple and it saddens Sean and Krysta that so many people are denied this same joy. Love and commitment should be respected by all and legal rights shouldn’t be determined by what gender one loves.

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Alisha and Amy
October 13, 2012

Alisha and Amy say, "We met on a dating site called OkCupid in September 2009. After a few weeks of talking online, we realized it was time to finally meet in person. We met at a theme park in Southern Indiana and hit it off immediately. A week later, we were officially a couple."

"In 2011, we moved into a house together and got engaged. Our families and friends have been very supportive and welcoming of us. Many have already offered to help with our wedding ceremony. We created a page dedicated to our wedding planning and updates: http://www.squidoo.com/holdin-outdoor-wedding."

"We have both worked very hard locally to support our LGBT community. Donating to HRC in our name would be a great way for family and friends to show their support for us and our efforts."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Matt and Tisa
October 21, 2012

Tisa says, "Matt and I met on OKCupid. Yes really! Apparently he had already seen my page at a friend’s house when I came upon his. I wasn't looking for romance, just networking. When I sort of stumbled upon his page I was humored by his response to one of the questions. He answered "thinking of things to write in these about me essays", when coincidentally I has written "Dodging about me essays" under a similar question. So I wrote him (even though we are 39% enemy) and we hit it off from there. We have so many awesome things in common and love just hanging out. He's my best friend. A marriage is only the beginning and we are so excited!"

They say, "We believe in the right to legally share in wedded bliss with whomever you love, regardless of sexual orientation or identification. We support equal human rights."

To read more or make a donation on their behalf, please click here.

Pete and Eric
November, 11, 2012

Pete says, "Eric and I met over 4 years ago at an HRC meeting. I had some major health issues that bonded us as a couple. What started out as a friendship quickly developed into a romantic relationship. We are a true HRC couple that love and adore life and the pursuit of equality and happiness."

He continues, "Eric and I believe in the mission and focus of the organization. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. The Human Rights Campaign is the largest on the ground LGBT civil rights organization in the country. Working to educate, uplift, lobby and empower others.

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Edwin and Eric
December 6, 2012

Edwin and Eric met during a night on the town--they want to ensure all couples can celebrate their love and commitment so they have set-up a wedding registry to support HRC's work for LGBT equality.

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Louis and Christopher
March 24, 2013

Louis and Christopher say, "We met through a cell phone chat site called HOOKT and have been together for close to 5 years now. We have settled now in a small community near Albany, NY and are thrilled that we can we can finally legally exchange vows without having to travel out of state."

"The Human Rights Campaign has been the leader in the fight for marriage equality and other human rights throughout New York. Giving them a charitable donation can help countless couples, gay, straight and questioning, whose human rights are being trampled on daily by government and big business."

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Juana and Sonia
June 22, 2013

Juana says, "I've been in love with Sonia since I was very young and our families have known each other forever. Fate brought us together again last year and it has been a blessing ever since."

They say they want friends and family to donate in their honor, "for so many reasons but mainly because we have fought long and hard for this day and your donation will help so many others."

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Thomas and Frank
July 20, 2013

Thomas says, "Frank and I have been together for 10 years and have been waiting for the law to change in NY for our marriage. We are very happy to celebrate our commitment on Long Island. We met in a gay campground in Pennsylvania and dated for 6 months during which time we fell in love. Frank was 6 months out of a 13 year gay relationship and I was 6 months out of a 21 year straight relationship with 2 grown kids. My son had been living with us for 7 years as part of our family. He is loved by both of us.

My daughter lives in Illinois with her boyfriend. Both children as well as Frank's and my family support us in our relationship."

They say, "HRC is a very focused organization and provides an invaluable service to the LGBT community across the US."

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Alison and Ashton
February 14, 2014

"Words can't describe the love that we have for each other," says Alison. "How it grows more each and every day--I'm so lucky to have found my soul mate. She is the partner I can't survive without. We met at a nightclub on the beach two years ago, and have been together since. I wish I could tell a romantic story of that evening, but let's just say- it's not the beginning of the story, but it’s about the ending."

"We fell in love as we got to know each other and it only keeps taking off. We have a great home together now and a family of two bulldogs! Ashton proposed to me that first year after we watched a Christmas parade. We both felt at that moment that we wanted to be together forever and it hasn't changed. Even though we already live together as a married couple in our hearts, we would like to somehow establish it formally. Being residents of Florida, we understand that even if we travel somewhere else to do it, that it won't be recognized when we come home. So, at that, we are being patient and waiting in hopes that marriage rights will come closer to us. Until then, we will still be together and remain just as happy."

They say, "We already have the truest gift of all by finding each other. Celebrate us and our love by helping give to the cause that works for rights that we are patiently waiting to receive. We have faith that we will have that chance. We know that by waiting, we will have the perfect ceremony. In the mean time, support the leading organization that can help make it happen for us."

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Susan and Victoria
November 1, 2014

Susan says, "Vicky and I will celebrate our 25th anniversary together and we hope by this date we can legally be married. Even though Vicky and I feel we truly are married in every sense of the word, until it is truly legal in the entire USA we will not be married."

They say, "We have spent incredible years, and have gone through all the trials and tribulations that all couples who marry go through. Our greatest happiness would be the fact that we could be openly and legally married. We thank our families and friends who have supported us all these years."

Susan continues, "I plan on spending my entire life with Vicky and we both look forward to a wedding celebration some day with all or friends and families."

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