Weddings Before and After the Referendum
- I will list facts that can be definitively stated from the passage.
- * Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick had a civil partnership on September 30, 2011.
Okay, here’s a self-check based on the provided text. I will list facts that can be definitively stated from the passage. This is a HARD STOP – I will not add interpretations or inferences, only directly stated facts.
* Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick had a civil partnership on September 30, 2011.
* They later “upgraded” to a full marriage after a referendum.
* The large ceremony was in 2011.
* The ceremony took place in the Unitarian Church on Stephen’s Green.
* The reception was in the Round Room at the Mansion House.
* They both independently suggested the Mansion House as a wedding venue.
* They initially were told September 30th was unavailable at the Mansion House, but it was actually free this year (2011).
* They stayed at the Morgan Hotel the night before the wedding with family and friends.
* Paul and Lisa Fitzpatrick own the Morgan Hotel.
* The Dublin Gospel Choir performed at the ceremony.
* Brian Kennedy sang ”Somewhere” from West Side Story, accompanied by Cormac de Barra on harp.
* Alan Hughes was crying during the vows.
* Guests walked from the church to the Mansion House through Stephen’s Green, singing and dancing.
* The after-party had three parts.
* Dinner with family and close friends was held in Fire Restaurant in the Mansion House.
* Speeches were limited to five minutes.
* A buffet was held in the Round Room starting around seven o’clock.
* the Round Room was decorated with lights and drapes.
* Alan Hughes’ sister has since passed away.
* Karl’s sister was unwell at the time of the wedding.
HARD STOP. No further analysis or assumptions will be made.