In 2005, the Civil Partnership Act was ratified & same-sex couples were allowed to arrange Civil Partnership ceremonies for the first time. Although thousands of couples have taken this step since then, arranging simple or elaborate ceremonies, many people are still confused about what a Civil Partnership actually is & what it really means under the law. Experts & gay rights campaigners Gino Meriano & Mike Meriano, who were one of the first couples to have a Civil Partnership Ceremony in the United Kingdom, set up Pink Weddings primarily to demystify Civil Partnerships & also to help same-sex couples arrange their perfect day, while making them aware of the nitty-gritty of the law. This book provides clear & easy-to-understand information on the processes through which couples need to go not only to create their perfect day but also to make sure that their partners & children are legally protected in such instances as separation, dissolution or death. Contents: Foreword; Introduction Â- Why Do It?, Who Can Do It?, Legal Implications?; Planning Â- Timeframe, Choosing the Date, The Signing & Ceremony, Overseas Gay Weddings, Choosing Your Team, Trend vs Tradition, Speeches, Costs & Budgets, Choosing Suppliers; Making the Day Happen; Appendices: the Civil Partnership Act; Directory of Useful Resources; Top 10 Destinations in the UK; Top 10 Recommended Venues in the UK