First time I've seen an engagement announcement like this.

[greatauntoftriplets]

:)

Check out the second item on the link.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-0517wedwrap_zmay17,1,4022141.story

Mollie Stone, Andrea Bechert

Geoffrey and Nancy Stone of Chicago have announced the engagement of their daughter Mollie to Andrea Bechert, daughter of Ilsemarie Bechert of Tucson and the late Wolfgang Bechert.

Mollie received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Amherst College and a master's degree in choral conducting from Westminster Choir College. She is associate conductor of the Chicago Children's Choir.

Andrea received a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Northern Arizona University and a master's degree in fine arts from Ohio University. She is a professional scenic designer.

The couple have planned an Aug. 12 commitment ceremony and celebration at Newberry Library in Chicago. They will reside in Chicago

[NMDemDist2]

1. woohoo

:applause:

I hope they have many many years of happiness together.

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. That's exactly what I thought.

The things you see reading the newspaper.

[Arugula Latte]

3. That's cool.

Good for Geoffrey and Nancy Stone of Chicago!

[undeterred]

8. A very prominent family, if I'm not mistaken.

[AllegroRondo]

4. Someday soon,

we will see announcements like this and not think twice about it.

may they have a long and happy life together. :)

[Oeditpus Rex]

5. Good on the Trib for runnin' it

Not all newspapers would.

:thumbsup:

[kay1864]

6. omg, excellent!

:applause:

And good eye for catching this!

[MonkeyFunk]

7. Really?

I've seen such things before. The New York Times started running same-sex wedding announcements in 2002.

[Orrex]

9. Doh!

I had to read it three times before I figured it out. I don't know if that says something good or bad about me...

But congratulations to the happy couple in any case!

How long before some bigoted assholes sue the paper for having their GOP-sanctioned hetero announcment published along with an evil, godless homo marriage?

[wildhorses]

10. congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple

:applause:

commitment ceremony :party:

[Mad_Dem_X]

11. How very cool

I wish them all the best.

[skygazer]

12. Very nice

And I wish them all the best. :party:

[madinmaryland]

13. I didn't even realize what the relationship was until after

I finished reading it. I kind of focused on their backgrounds, instead of who they are.

Very cool!!