Honeymoon Over for UK Weddings?

Link Civil partnerships became legal in the UK in 2005, but since then, officials have noticed a distinct tapering off in the rush to the altar (so to speak). The number of new, legal same-sex partnerships have dropped by half since last year.

Hungary Legalizes Same-Sex Civil Unions

Link Nope the US is still lagging far behind while the rest of the world is busy legalizing same-sex partnerships -- or full marriage. So for your next civil partnership ceremony, consider beautiful Budapest! Bonus: everybody talks like Zsa Zsa Gabor!

Oregon Couples Await January 1st Partner Law

Link For same-sex couples in Oregon, New Year's Day will be cause for breaking out the champagne and committment rings. The Beaver State will join eight others in having some sort of spousal rights for gay and lesbian couples.

Ireland to Get Civil Partnerships

Link Said Ireland's Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, "This Government is committed to providing a more supportive and secure legal environment for same-sex couples." Shoutout to Canada's legal same-sex marriages for getting the ball rolling across the pond on this one!