My Big Fat Gay Wedding

August 1 to 5, 2003
Toronto

If someone had told me when I first met Roddy that one day I'd be standing up at his wedding, I wouldn't have believed it. But here you have it. 18 years later.

We had a week full of stuff, starting with a reception at my place on the Friday night, parties and barbecues on the weekend, followed by the ceremony on the Tuesday. It was a beautiful ceremony and I was glad to be a part of it.

My first gay wedding was not only a legally recognized one, but it was for one of my oldest and dearest friends.

There's hope for me yet folks.

The Reception

Friday, August 1

A lot of stuff was organized at the last minute, so due to the timing, we had the reception before the wedding. You couldn't have a wedding without a party.

Pudsy & Heather laughing at Alain falling asleep.

Frame time.

With all the bad pics of Chi Chi sitting in that exact
spot, it's amazing this one turned out so well.

Robert J. on a balanced diet.

Richie talking to Pudsy about her beauty.

Professor Donna Lee

The Weevie Family Singers

And Heather listening intently.

It's all about comfort.

Who's a pretty boy?

Smilin' Bob.

The Rodent at rest.

Recovering on the patio the next morning.

Kris going out for smokes.

Wedding Day

Tuesday, August 5

The big day. Roddy was so nervous, we got a micky of rye and drank it on the subway.

Getting ready at my place

At the Church. Roddy and Paul.

Gerardo and Luis.

John Paul waiting in the pews.

The bride's side of the room.

Me singing and trying to avoid lightning bolts.

The beginning of the ceremony.

Pudsy reading about lesbians.

Paul reading

Gerardo saying a few emotional words in Spanish.

Exchanging vows.

Signing the register.

Me, singing them out.

And it's all done. There's no going back now.

They happy couple. Luis clinging
tightly to the license.

The Madison Pub

After the Ceremony

After it was done, we all headed over the Madison Pub for chicken wings and beer.

Meeting up with the gang.

Holding my head down in shame.

Scott praying this will all be over soon.

The glamorous Heather.

The Happy Couple.

Scott and Heather

Gerardo, the deer in the headlights.

Mumsy & Me

Paul and Luis.

Roddy in his "natural" pose.

R&L doing their model pose.

That's sick!

Don't worry we're almost done.

The not-so biodegradable Roddy.

..... and again.

The glamorous Pudsy.

Ahhh, family reunion.

Mumsy & Pops. The siamese twins.

Scott talking about Pudsy's lesbian speech.

Tango anyone?

Come closer and have a sniff.

Maybe later.

John Paul, Gerardo, Paul and Luis.

And then it was time for the feeding frenzy.