LOS ANGELES, CA (June 16, 2008) -Veteran studio entertainment special events executive with more than two decades of experience, Craig Smith, and his life partner, Mark Zangrando with 16 years of ministry work, will launch GAY CELEBRATIONS on June 17th, a monumental date for the LGBT community in the State of California. They are poised to become the leaders in delivering distinctive and individually tailored events for gay communities nationwide.

GAY CELEBRATIONS, a division of Craig Smith Events, produces one-of-a-kind-experiences, high-quality and memorable events crafted to the distinctive lives of the LGBT community. The company offers a wide range of services to fit client’s personal and spiritual needs. GAY CELEBRATIONS’ positive and dynamic relationships within the gay community, and their focus of promoting and working with gay owned and operated businesses, will continue to strengthen and evolve the company into becoming the leader in delivering unparalleled events.

“In this time of change, we wanted to give the LGBT community an events company that spoke directly to them by supporting our diverse and unique needs,” said Co-Founder and President Craig Smith. “Everyone deserves to have their special day run smoothly and with the highest level of professional service possible, regardless of their sexual orientation or budget. GAY CELEBRATIONS will guarantee that happens.”

Understanding the current economic state of the country, GAY CELEBRATIONS has made a commitment to devote some of their energy and resources to “fee free” work. Craig Smith and Mark Zangrando will help guide members of the LGBT community to create their own weddings or important milestone events despite their financial hardship. In addition to pro-bono services, GAY CELEBRATIONS will also ensure that the company’s operations are highly environmentally conscious and they will work with vendors and partners to keeping their events “green.”

"Each and every couple we service is unique, and it is our responsibility to learn and embrace that uniqueness. There is nothing worse than attending a wedding that is ordinary. As the one presiding over the ceremony, I take the time to craft a wedding unlike anyone else's by celebrating the richness, beauty and personality of the couple being wed,” said Co-Founder Reverend Mark Zangrando, Matrimonial Minister at GAY CELEBRATIONS.

Contacts: Craig R. Smith – President
Rev. Mark N. Zangrando – Minister
310.855.1888
888.310.0588 TOLL FREE
crsmith_@pacbell.net

Gabriel Serrato
Fifteen Minutes PR
Gabriel@FifteenMinutes.com

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