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Somerville Bookstore Schedules Aug. 30 LGBTQ Wedding Marathon as Supreme Court Considers Davis Petition

The event reflects concern after a filing that seeks to overturn Obergefell, with the court yet to decide whether to take the case.

Overview

  • All She Wrote Books, a queer-owned shop at 75 Washington Street, will host ceremonies from 1 to 5 p.m. under the banner “Love Can’t Wait Another Day.”
  • The $500 package includes a one-hour private ceremony before a Justice of the Peace, professional photos, cupcakes, an optional bubbly toast, a gift, and guidance on replicating legal documents.
  • Couples must reserve a spot in advance and obtain a Somerville marriage license beforehand, with city resources available for application details.
  • The push follows Kim Davis’s July 24 petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, which the justices have not agreed to hear.
  • The shop frames the marathon as a way to let couples formalize marriages quickly, with up to 12 guests permitted per ceremony.