One example was the recent Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Wedding Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 30 businesses sent representatives to the event to market products like dresses, wine and wedding cakes.

　　Michael Sofield and Jamie Barnes came from New Jersey, where same-sex marriage is legal. But Mr. Sofield says they plan to get married in Maryland in May.

　　I think its great that now we have this opportunity and its great to see so many vendors here who support the community.

　　Marianne Puechl and her same-sex partner began organizing these expositions in 2003. That was before same-sex marriage was legal anywhere in the country. She says it can be difficult for gays and lesbians to attend wedding expos targeting heterosexual couples. She says some businesses may not approve of same-sex marriages. But that never happened at her shows.

　　Theyre just immediately understood to be the brides or the grooms and they go from there and they launch directly into the joy and the excitement of planning their day.

　　Cristina Dimperio of Maryland plans to get married next year. She likes going to an event where she is accepted.

　　Its definitely a good thing. Weve been trying to do this for a long time and now that we can actually do it, it feels great.

　　Her mother, Catia Dimperio, is happy for Cristina and her girlfriend of six years.

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