With the recent hoopla of Marvel Comics first same sex wedding between Northstar and his lover Kyle Jinadu, a celebration event being released in Astonishing X-Men #51, many have been talking about this undertaking as a promotional stunt for the publisher. Well, the world famous Midtown Comics is one upping “The House Of Ideas” as they will be hosting…not one, but yes, two same sex weddings at their midtown location. Read the official press release below…

Midtown Comics in New York City is proud to announce the wedding of Scott Everhart and Jason Welker, and Khris Wilson and Chris Orme in celebration of the historic wedding of X-Men characters Northstar and Kyle, unfolding in Astonishing X-Men #51,from Marvel Comics, available today. Midtown Comics will hold this wedding event on Wednesday, June 20th at 9:00AM at their Downtown location. Hotel accommodations for the couples will be provided by Eventi A Kimpton Hotel, where a private reception will take place after the ceremony.

The wedding is not open to the general public, but fans are welcome to share the excitement outside the store for photo ops. Midtown Comics’ Downtown store opening will be delayed until 10:30AM due to the wedding.

“We are geeks in love, and what better way to tie the knot than in a comic shop!” said groom Scott Everhart. Khris Wilson, another groom, had this to say: “The idea of having a ceremony with some of my fictional icons in the same room as me is pretty cool.” “We’re honored to take part in this event today, and to help promote equality and tolerance, in the spirit of the X-Men themselves”, said Gerry Gladston, co-owner of Midtown Comics.

“Eventi and Kimpton are honored to be proud partners alongside Marvel and Midtown Comics of this important milestone for both couples and show their support as a leading LGBT community member in the US” said Shannon Spillett, city director of marketing, Kimpton Hotels NYC.

Matt Lotr will be the officiant, and Andrew Altenburg of 14Stories.com is the wedding planner, and will present a cake provided by Empire Cakes. Marvel Comics and wedding-themed music will be provided by Brian Barrentine and Funikijam.

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