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(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 13, 2012 ) Birmingham, U.K -- Washington couples have begun to line up at the their respective county public services office to take advantage of the bill passed to allow same-sex marriage.
Thursday was incidentally the first day that couples could apply for marriage in the state.
However, each couple must stay just a tad more patient, as there is a mandatory three-day wait period in Washington. That has not dissuaded couples, who have shown up in vast numbers. Thousands are expected to tie the knot within the next two years.
Kristian Foden-Vencil spoke of a few wedding businesses in Vancouver, and the economic sectors that are likely to pick up due to the passing of the law.
An example of such a business is Simply Sweets in Vancouver. Illea Duniway is a worker there, and spends her days dabbling in the art of confections. "I am cutting fondant into strips to make some ribbon roses we call them. They're just like fun funky flowersÂ…"
Simply Sweets can be found in the local mall, as well as online at gayweddings.com
Simply Sweets found its place on the website because for $450, they will bake a cake that is a seven layer rainbow.
Store owner Jen Allpress says that last summer she did about a dozen of commitment ceremonies for same-sex couples, and she is now hoping for a healthy boost thanks to the new law.
"I would hope that we would double it now that people can actually get married. I hope people will make that choice because I think that marriage is fabulous and whether you want to be with a man or a woman or whatever, I think it's great and I'm hoping that we get to use our creative license and get to be a part of that."
Allpress says that her experience has shown her that gay and lesbian couples tend to be more adventurous when it comes to cakes, and they are willing to forgo the traditional cakes and decor.
Allpress admitted that she was surprised that her town, considered by her to be more conservative, is going to press into Portland's wedding business.
"We're going to start targeting Portland a little bit more and I expect we're going to see a lot more alternative couples because we're open; it's comfortable to come visit with us. And we really enjoy doing those kinds things. Plus, we're a little bit less expensive than the big name Portland bakeries down there, by a couple of dollars a serving, which can really add up when you're serving 100 people."
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