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Santiago.- Former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, James “Wally” Brewster, officiated the wedding of José Fernández and Jeremy Gottschalk during an intimate ceremony held in Santiago.
The event took place at Camp David Ranch, where the couple exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends in a celebration marked by music, dancing, fireworks, and traditional Dominican cuisine.
Brewster, who served as U.S. ambassador from 2013 to 2017 and is known for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights, described the ceremony as “a night filled with love, joy, and smiles,” highlighting the warmth and inclusivity that characterized the occasion.
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I thought homosexual unions were illegal in the Dominican Republic. Also, how did a US Citizen get authorization to perform ceremonies. I’m an ordained minister and cannot do it legally there. Of course, I’m a Christian Minister and could not perform a homosexual wedding anyway as it violates the tenants of our religion.
See: JCE clarifies: no same-sex marriages registered in the Dominican Republic
This woke clown making up things…the Dominican government has indicated that this was illegal…
If the ceremony was performed by a United Church minister, or Methodist, or Anglican or Lutheran, or if it was done in a diplomatic location of the US, Canada or European Union or his marriage might be recognized by their courts, especially for immigration purpose. Colombia, Brasil, México and many other Latin American countries have legalized gay marriage and introduced a protection law for such couples. As it is in all civilized developed countries.