Planning a Same-Sex Wedding in a Time Crunch

Same-sex couples saying their nuptials in the on Sunday, July 24, will be a part of history: the first day same-sex partners can marry. That doesn’t leave a lot of time to plan a celebration, but you can still make it a day to remember. Here are some resources to help celebrate in style.

North Hempstead’s Town Hall is in Manhasset, home to Americana Manhasset, with Tiffany & Co. (open Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 – 6 p.m.), Cartier and London Jewelers (both open Saturday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

For flowers in Manhasset, try Town & Country Flowers (Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.), Flower Shop Inc. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Olive Duntley Florist Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closed Sunday).

Enjoy a wedding meal at Toku Modern Asian Restaurant (The Americana), for 19th century Japanese fine dining (Saturday 12 p.m. – 12 a.m., Sunday 12 – 10 p.m.) In the mood for French cuisine? try La Coquille (Saturday 5 – 11 p.m., Sunday 4 – 9 p.m.) For Italian, try Stressa Italian (lunch: Saturday) Reservations strongly recommended.

Restaurants Nearby

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In Roslyn, try Limani or Thyme Restaurant Matsuya Sushi Bar & Fusion Bistro or Morton’s The Steakhouse.

Jewelers Nearby

In Port Washington, , or  (Saturday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sunday by appointment). In New Hyde Park,  Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.),  Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). In Mineola, .

Flowers Nearby

In Port Washington,  (closed Sunday) and  (closed Sunday). In New Hyde Park,  (Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m),  (closed Sunday). In Mineola,  and .

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