Gay Marriage Could Bring Major Revenue to Conn.
Newsday
November 22, 2008

A new report says same-sex marriages could pump $3 million to $13 million into Connecticut's economy over the next three years.

The Williams Institute at UCLA Law School says Connecticut's recent Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage could draw gay couples from throughout the country.

Massachusetts and Connecticut are the only states in which same-sex couples can legally wed.

California allowed gay marriage until voters approved a ballot question this month defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

Several Connecticut wedding planners and florists say they expect a boost in business from out-of-state gay couples.

Connecticut's same-sex wedding ceremonies started Nov. 12.