Black Walnut Point Inn owners Tracy and Bob were so thankful that the State of Maryland voted to allow same sex marriage, they knew that they wanted to give back. So, with encouragement from the LGBT community, they decided to host a free, open, mass same-sex wedding celebration on the grounds of Black Walnut Inn.

On 58 private acres at the tip of a peninsula, the Inn is a prime location for such an event, and Tracy and Bob are working with local Tilghman businesses to ensure that couples traveling for the event have access to the housing, flowers and other items they’ll need. Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, restaurants and shops throughout the area are collaborating for what will likely be a large event.

“But don’t expect a rowdy Gay Pride parade”, said Bob. “The wedding will be a serious, soulful, serene event” said Tracy. As a fourth generation charismatic nondenominational preacher, Tracy will officiate the wedding ceremony for what may end up being hundreds, even a thousand people. So far, they’ve heard from couples as far as Alabama, Georgia, Iowa and Las Vegas.