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WillParkinson

(16,862 posts)
Wed Jun 13, 2012, 04:40 PM Jun 2012

Marriott Welcomes Gay Weddings

Marriott Welcomes Gay Weddings

It will be interesting to see exactly how this is taken by, say, the half dozen people who make up One Million Moms or by the National Organization for Marriage (but not yours). Marriott International wants you to consider them when it comes time to plan your wedding. And they are doing so in not-coy or ambiguous terms.

On their website on a page titled “gay-wedding-venues“:

Weddings and Civil Ceremonies

Marriott hotels provide ideal venues for ceremonies honoring you and your partner. With luxurious hotels and stunning resorts all around the world, we offer the perfect settings and Planning Services for your most special day.

Event Planners

Marriott event planners and luxurious venues work hard behind the scenes so you can shine in the limelight. We’re waiting with the welcome, the amenities, the catering, and the rest of the celebration you and your cast of stars deserves.

Considering that a number of big businesses have recently become increasingly vocal in support, this might not be very remarkable… if Bill Marriott were not the Chairman of the Board, if the Marriott family (which owns about a fifth of the stock) was not Mormon, and if Mitt Romney (who is named after Willard Marriott) had not at one point been on the Board of Directors.

http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2012/06/13/45623

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Marriott Welcomes Gay Weddings (Original Post) WillParkinson Jun 2012 OP
Money trumps all dbackjon Jun 2012 #1
. . .and that may the only leverage needed for businesses and people DinahMoeHum Jun 2012 #2
their hotels are the largest purveyors of porn in the country rurallib Jun 2012 #3
Good! Marrah_G Jun 2012 #4

DinahMoeHum

(21,806 posts)
2. . . .and that may the only leverage needed for businesses and people
Wed Jun 13, 2012, 05:24 PM
Jun 2012

to at least not be against gay marriage.

rurallib

(62,444 posts)
3. their hotels are the largest purveyors of porn in the country
Wed Jun 13, 2012, 05:29 PM
Jun 2012

IIRC
Hope the owner's namesake sends them a congratulations (is it the "Willard" or the "Milton" that comes from the founder of Marriot?)

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