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Shiraz Events
President of Shiraz Events, a special events firm that has offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and London.
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Shai Tertner
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FROM Shai Tertner
Design and Architecture
Gay Marriage and the Restyling of an Institution It is just days after the momentous Supreme Court decision on DOMA and Prop 8. Already couples are rushing to the altar. But should they be taking a breather and giving their style choices a bit more consideration? Maybe, says Shai Tertner . He runs Shiraz Events, and plans weddings for both gay and straight couples, from his offices in London, New York, Miami and Los Angeles. I caught up with him in his Miami office and asked him, what does the expansion of gay marriage mean for the design of weddings?
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