Takei And Altman Wed

TrekToday · September 17 2008, 01:54 AM

George Takei and his long-term partner Brad Altman were wed on Sunday in a multicultural ceremony in Los Angeles.

As reported by the Associated Press and Pageoneq.com, the Japanese-American National Museum was the location for the nuptials of Takei and Altman. "It was exquisite," said Takei. "It was magical. It's something we're going to remember for the rest of our lives."

The couple wore white dinner jackets with black pants, and made their entrance to the tune of One Singular Sensation from A Chorus Line. Other music included a Japanese Koto harp and a bagpipe procession.

Takei and Altman shared a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and were married by a Buddhist priest, exchanging Native American wedding bands. They wrote their own vows for the ceremony. Part of Takei's vows to Altman were "I vow to care for you as you've cared for me, and to love you as my husband and the only man in my life."

Altman said that in addition to other titles he had given Takei over the years, such as "life partner, significant other," he "can add 'my husband' to the list of things I call you." For Altman, their marriage was "a dream come true for me."

Guests, including Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols, dined on Asian/Baja California fusion cuisine. They took home Japanese tea ceremony treats in boxes which had printed on them: "May sweet equality live long and prosper."

Takei and Altman will honeymoon in Argentina and Peru.

To read more, head to the articles located here and here.

Turtletrekker · September 17 2008, 05:45 AM

I posted this in the "Takei Nuptuals Approach" thread, but it's probably more appropriate here...

Wedding guest Peter David has posted a pic from the wedding on his blog: http://www.peterdavid.net/

Scroll down past the the two "Save The Adventurers Club" posts.

ShamelessMcBundy · September 17 2008, 05:58 AM

That's fantastic! I hope that that proposed ballot initiative fails in November. The eyes of the nation and the world are on us.

Kpnuts · September 17 2008, 12:42 PM

What ballot initiative?

Starbreaker · September 17 2008, 02:37 PM

It's the Takei thread of the week! I can't wait until the honeymoon one!

Samuel T. Cogley · September 17 2008, 05:14 PM

I just love the Takei threads because they drive Kpnuts crazy.

ITL · September 17 2008, 05:23 PM

I'm happy for the two of them - but I have to say....

FUSION CUISINE!

It's Jazz, baby.

RandyS · September 17 2008, 06:17 PM

Kpnuts wrote:

What ballot initiative?

Prop 8.

Samuel T. Cogley · September 17 2008, 06:41 PM

RandyS wrote:

Kpnuts wrote:

What ballot initiative?

Prop 8.

Ryhmes with 'hate'.

Turtletrekker · September 18 2008, 01:14 AM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote:

I just love the Takei threads because they drive Kpnuts crazy.

QFT.

RandyS · September 18 2008, 02:50 AM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote:

RandyS wrote:

Kpnuts wrote:

What ballot initiative?

Prop 8.

Ryhmes with 'hate'.

That's their point, isn't it?

TheOS · September 18 2008, 11:08 AM

Wed? That is SO WRONG !!

Honeymoon? That is SO VERY WRONG !!

Who's the hubby and who's the wifey?

Spock says: death by phaser.

Samuel T. Cogley · September 18 2008, 04:50 PM

TheOS wrote:

Wed? That is SO WRONG !!

Honeymoon? That is SO VERY WRONG !!

Who's the hubby and who's the wifey?

Spock says: death by phaser.

Well, we know how he's voting.

RandyS · September 18 2008, 06:18 PM

TheOS wrote:

Wed? That is SO WRONG !!

Honeymoon? That is SO VERY WRONG !!

Who's the hubby and who's the wifey?

Spock says: death by phaser.

You know, I don't agree with the gay lifestyle either, but I also believe in "Live and let live". What's so wrong with them being married if they want?

mostlyharmless · September 18 2008, 06:22 PM

[quote=RandyS;2084352

You know, I don't agree with the gay lifestyle either, but I also believe in "Live and let live". What's so wrong with them being married if they want?[/quote]

What is the ´gay lifestyle´?
My "lifestyle" is that of a married, middle income man.
Anyway, congrats to the happy couple, and thanks for my new quote, George!

September 17 2008, 01:54 AM	#1
TrekToday Rear Admiral	Takei And Altman Wed George Takei and his long-term partner Brad Altman were wed on Sunday in a multicultural ceremony in Los Angeles. As reported by the Associated Press and Pageoneq.com, the Japanese-American National Museum was the location for the nuptials of Takei and Altman. "It was exquisite," said Takei. "It was magical. It's something we're going to remember for the rest of our lives." The couple wore white dinner jackets with black pants, and made their entrance to the tune of One Singular Sensation from A Chorus Line. Other music included a Japanese Koto harp and a bagpipe procession. Takei and Altman shared a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and were married by a Buddhist priest, exchanging Native American wedding bands. They wrote their own vows for the ceremony. Part of Takei's vows to Altman were "I vow to care for you as you've cared for me, and to love you as my husband and the only man in my life." Altman said that in addition to other titles he had given Takei over the years, such as "life partner, significant other," he "can add 'my husband' to the list of things I call you." For Altman, their marriage was "a dream come true for me." Guests, including Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols, dined on Asian/Baja California fusion cuisine. They took home Japanese tea ceremony treats in boxes which had printed on them: "May sweet equality live long and prosper." Takei and Altman will honeymoon in Argentina and Peru. To read more, head to the articles located here and here.

September 17 2008, 05:45 AM	#2
Turtletrekker Vice Admiral Location: Tacoma, Washington	Re: Takei And Altman Wed I posted this in the "Takei Nuptuals Approach" thread, but it's probably more appropriate here... Wedding guest Peter David has posted a pic from the wedding on his blog: http://www.peterdavid.net/ Scroll down past the the two "Save The Adventurers Club" posts. __________________ Coulson lives!

September 17 2008, 05:58 AM	#3
ShamelessMcBundy Fleet Admiral Location: Wreath of Khan	Re: Takei And Altman Wed That's fantastic! I hope that that proposed ballot initiative fails in November. The eyes of the nation and the world are on us. __________________ "I just don't see you as a Southern belle." -RoJoHen, to me

September 17 2008, 12:42 PM	#4
Kpnuts Commodore Location: London	Re: Takei And Altman Wed What ballot initiative?

September 17 2008, 02:37 PM	#5
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: Takei And Altman Wed It's the Takei thread of the week! I can't wait until the honeymoon one!

STAR TREK

CSI

ABOUT US

September 17 2008, 05:14 PM	#6
Samuel T. Cogley Vice Admiral Location: Hold still, Jim.	Re: Takei And Altman Wed I just love the Takei threads because they drive Kpnuts crazy. __________________ "If I didn't keep getting distracted by an avatar showing a sombrero'd dog getting his engineering hull penis substitute cut off I'd probably say that the above post was a point well made." - ITL

September 17 2008, 05:23 PM	#7
ITL Vice Admiral Location: Palace Of The Brine	Re: Takei And Altman Wed I'm happy for the two of them - but I have to say.... FUSION CUISINE! It's Jazz, baby.

September 18 2008, 11:08 AM	#12
TheOS Cadet	Re: Takei And Altman Wed Wed? That is SO WRONG !! Honeymoon? That is SO VERY WRONG !! Who's the hubby and who's the wifey? Spock says: death by phaser.

September 18 2008, 06:22 PM	#15
mostlyharmless Vice Admiral Location: Reykjavík, Iceland	Re: Takei And Altman Wed [quote=RandyS;2084352 You know, I don't agree with the gay lifestyle either, but I also believe in "Live and let live". What's so wrong with them being married if they want?[/quote] What is the ´gay lifestyle´? My "lifestyle" is that of a married, middle income man. Anyway, congrats to the happy couple, and thanks for my new quote, George! __________________ -mostlyharmless