Last night, Conan O’Brien officiated the wedding of a gay couple on his TBS talk show in New York City. The couple was show’s costume designer Scott Cronick and his partner David Gorshein. The televised event went down at New York’s Beacon Theater in front of their friends and families.
The comedian — absent of his usual joking attitude — took his officiator job very seriously.
“This is for real,” he said at the beginning of the Jewish ceremony. “We are gathered here today in this beautiful place to witness the joining of two lives.” The couple stood under a chuppah as they exchanged incredibly cheesy and romantic vows. But of course they were cheesy and romantic in the adorable wedding sense that makes you tear up a little as you giggle or say “aww.”
“Anyone would be happy to wear one of your designs,” Gorshein said to Cronick. “But no one is possibly happier than I am to wear your designs.” Cue giggle.
Cronick then said “I vow to fill your every day with so much love. Cameras or no cameras, I am here today and I am yours forever.” Cue tearing up.
To end the ceremony, both of the men stomped on glasses before O’Brien pronounced them “husband and husband.” [via E!]
Sigh. This wedding video makes me so happy. The couple looks like they’re really in love and excited about getting married.
What do you think? Do you think Conan O’Brien did a good job officiating the wedding? What do you think about him including it in his TV show?
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Yay, Conan!
cherry blossom / 32 posts
That’s awesome.
rose / 802 posts
You officiate at a wedding, not at a marriage.
Still. This is great.
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I love Conan. =]
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Another reason why I love him.
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i love this idea
i think the nation lacks acceptance right now, and having gay marriage segments on a popular show might just change that
LGBT couples are still couples, you know. In fact, their love towards each other is probably much stronger than the orthodox couples we have today just because LGBT couples have to overcome social prejudice.
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Yuck…
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@Celtic_haven@xanga - I know, love is so icky.
magnolia / 1369 posts
i think he did a great job, awwww !
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I don’t see a problem with it. It’s his show and the public has a choice whether or not to watch. 1st amendment at it’s best.
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I can’t view it. Anyone have a link to see it at?
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How perfect is he?
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@monkie_dance@xanga - i agree~~~ but sigh i don’t like it when 1st amendment also protects the people who say mean things about gay marriage
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I teared up a bit when I saw it. Those two seem so happy and I hope they have long, happy lives together.
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@xsakuraphie@xanga - It’s true people are very intolerable to change but it has given us so much for the burden it creates. The ability to say as you see fit is what gives America it’s diversity and is necessary for the values this country promotes. Even Xanga bloggers frequently use the 1st amendment too when posting controversial topics.
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@monkie_dance@xanga - true…