With voter approval of marriage equality kicking into law next week, some local governments have been stepping forward with plans to make weddings happen quickly. Today, Heronswood Gardens, owned by the The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, made its pitch for weddings at the historic spot.Heronswood was once renowned for its diversity of offerings as a nursery, but went through some near-bankruptcy experiences before the tribe purchased it last year. Technically, it's still under renovation, with a view to hosting weddings regularly and opening it to the public a few times a year.The announcement today couldn't resist getting into a bit of good punning:
Heronswood wants to help same-sex couples plant the seeds for a successful marriage.
On December 9 from noon to 5 p.m.—in celebration of Referendum 74 officially going into affect [sic] — the world-renowned botanical garden will open its gates for up to 20 same-sex couples looking to be among the first to tie the knot in Washington State. The announcement didn't include any marriage advice to prospective newlyweds, but we will: Take Gen. David Petraeus seriously when he writes, according to NBC News, in a letter to an old friend, "I screwed up royally."Interested couples can call 360-297-6305 or email heronswoodgardens@gmail.com for more information.
