A
same-sex Canton couple won't let anything stand in the way of their
wedding - even a warning from a supposed 'guest' that their day 'will be
ruined' by anti-gay-marriage protesters.
Chad and Keith thought that they were spreading joy when they sent out invitations to their May wedding to friends and family.
But then they received a very nasty R.S.V.P. that threatened to turn their nuptials into an 'anti-gay show', Fox 8 Live reported Friday.
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Engaged: Chad (left) and Keith (right)
are getting married in May, but one of their 'guests' doesn't like the
idea. That person, who did not identify themself, has threatened to
'ruin' their day with an anti-gay-marriage protesT
The typed, unsigned letter read: 'Just wanted to let you both know, you have sent an invitation to the wrong people.
'You thought we supported you as a couple, well boys you were so wrong!
'Your
invitations were forwarded to an anti-gay group in Canton-Akron area,
they will be attending your wedding. Protesters will be there.'
The
letter goes on to call gay marriage 'not normal' and 'a sin' and
promised that some of their friends would only attend the wedding to
protest.
'Like it or not, this is going to happen,' the letter continued. 'This day is going to be ruined for you.
'This is going to be a fun show to watch. You both are going to get what you deserve. See you at the anti-gay show!'
But
despite the threats, the men aren't backing down - they're not changing
the date or venue of the wedding. 'Never even crossed my mind,' Keith
told Fox.
'I
never even thought about canceling and quite frankly, other than our
initial shock of the letter this made us both want to do it more.'
Long-time partners: Chad and Keith
have been a couple for nine years, and have put a lot of love into their
wedding - which is why they're refusing to change the location or date
of the event
The pair met nine years ago, and have been planning their marriage in detail.
'It's something we waited a long time for, we honestly never thought we'd be able to do it,' Chad said.
The
couple have built their own cake stand, picked out colors and hand-made
gifts for their guests - even their mystery hate-mailer, whose identity
they haven't yet worked out.
Thankfully, they've received much support from friends, family and even strangers since their story broke.
And now a church in Canton is inviting people to send the men letters and cards of congratulations.
Good
wishes can be sent for the attention of Chad and Keith to New Vision
United Church of Christ, 3129 Market Ave North, Canton, Ohio 44714.
This,
Chad says, is why the haters aren't putting a stop to the
wedding. 'Love will win in the end, that's what it comes down to,' he
said
Hateful: The letter (pictured), which
was typed and unsigned, threatens to ruin their perfect day. But despite
the nasty sentiments, Chad believes that 'love will win in the end'
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