Civil Unions

There are many questions that same-sex couples have regarding entering into a civil union. See the Civil Union FAQs section for answers to commonly asked questions. The links below also provide answers to many of the questions that have arisen since civil unions became available in New Jersey.

Garden State Equality presents this practical guide to New Jersey civil unions.

Lambda Legal provides answers to these Frequently Asked Questions.

Here are some other same-sex specific sites you may want to look at as your planning your ceremony.

These ceremonies have been used to bless gay unions in different faiths.

Check this site for music about same-sex relationships. The songs are romantic, funny and even political with artists from RuPaul and Janis Ian to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.

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Mike & Brian
Salt Creek Grille
Rumson, NJ
June 2008