Inside Ellen And Portia's Wedding

People Magazine Spoke To Both Before And After; Jess Cagle Fills In Early Show Viewers

(CBS)  When Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi tied the knot Saturday, only 19 guests looked on.

But the couple spoke to People magazine before the ceremony and after, and People Executive Editor Jess Cagle, who doubles as The Early Show's entertainment contributor, gave all the details to viewers Tuesday.

Cagle wasn't at the wedding. Only that very small group of family and friends was at the ceremony, which they decided to make cozy and intimate.

And Cagle says that represented quite an about-face.

"The remarkable thing is that, a few months ago, there was a buzz about how this wedding would look like the front row of the Oscars -- that it was going to be star-studded and a huge blowout. Several weeks ago, they decided that it was just getting out of hand. They decided to do a very small wedding. ... There were no stars there besides Ellen and Portia that we know of.

"It was at their house in Los Angeles, which is this gorgeous kind of modern house. All day long, while they were getting ready for the wedding, they were wearing slippers that said, 'I Do.'

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"They were very much into the spirit of the wedding. At about 7:30 on Saturday night, they walked into the den of the house where the guests were gathered, and they were both wearing these clothes that were made for them by the designer Zach Posen. Ellen wore pants, as always, and this blouse that was very feminine looking. Portia wore this sort of rose-colored backless gown, and it was really beautiful.

"The house was all lit by candles (arranged by) a wedding planner named Mindy Weiss, who is a premier wedding planner in Los Angeles. Ellen and Portia sat down on floor pillows in the front of the room, and they exchanged handwritten vows. It was officiated over by Wayne Dyer, who writes inspirational books.

"After Portia said her vows, Ellen turned to the crowd and said 'Wait a minute, that's what I was going to say!' Then they went on with the vows, and Ellen started crying, and they promised to be with each other forever.

"The day after the wedding," Cagle continued, "Ellen told us that she felt like the luckiest girl in the world, and said that Portia is now officially off the market.

"The dinner for everyone was made by their personal chef, and it was a complete vegan dinner, because they are both vegans. They had a vegan red velvet wedding cake.

"In our story, we also talk about this kind of amazing love story that the two of them have had, that a lot of people don't know the details of.

"They first met when Portia was on 'Ally McBeal,' about seven years ago," and got together once and for all in 2004. At that time, "Ellen said that she knew this was her soul mate, and they have been together ever since.

"The big thing is, last May in California, the state's Supreme Court ruled that the ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional, and it was right after that, that Ellen proposed. She immediately bought Portia this amazing diamond ring.

"They have talked about having children a lot, and they go back and forth. Ellen is in that phase where she thinks it's hard to imagine being people of such privilege and not sharing what they have.

"We asked them, 'Where do you see yourselves on your 25th anniversary?' and they both said on a farm with a lot of animals."

[rona0899]

THE *** GET MARRIED TO TRY EMOTIONALLY TO MAKE THEIR CAUSE JUST .IN GOD ALMIGHTY EYES HESAYS IN HI WORD THAT HE HAS GIVEN THEM OVER TO A REPROBATE MIND,MEANING THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES NOT EVEN TRY TO CHANGE THEM.THEY A WITH OUT HOPE UNLESS THEY REPENT AND BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THEN YOU CAN SEE.

[outkast30]

God bless them and their marriage.

[aggiekat2004]

Oh Rona, get a life. And quit typing in all caps. It''s just not "christian" to be yelling on the forum.

[joe_transit]

I hope they enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote and misconstrue God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Don''t be concerned with how or who others love. Instead use your energy focusing on yourself and why you hate. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible get it right don''t just pull fractions of phases out of content to support your ignorance. If we were all exactly the same, with same beliefs, or if we found something to hate in everyone, we would be living in Hell. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is your hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who loves.

[joe_transit]

I hope they enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote and misconstrue God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Don''t be concerned with how or who others love. Instead use your energy focusing on yourself and why you hate. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible get it right don''t just pull fractions of phases out of content to support your ignorance. If we were all exactly the same, with same beliefs, or if we found something to hate in everyone, we would be living in Hell. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is your hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who loves.

[neenga]

"THE *** GET MARRIED TO TRY EMOTIONALLY TO MAKE THEIR CAUSE JUST .IN GOD ALMIGHTY EYES HESAYS IN HI WORD THAT HE HAS GIVEN THEM OVER TO A REPROBATE MIND,MEANING THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES NOT EVEN TRY TO CHANGE THEM.THEY A WITH OUT HOPE UNLESS THEY REPENT AND BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST."

Well, Rona, you just proved that your position wasn''t reached through research, which would require literacy. And yes, please stop shouting.

[joe_transit]

I hope they enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote and misconstrue God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Don''t be concerned with how or who others love. Instead use your energy focusing on yourself and why you hate. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible get it right don''t just pull fractions of phases out of content to support your ignorance. If we were all exactly the same, with same beliefs, or if we found something to hate in everyone, we would be living in Hell. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is your hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who loves.

[vdoel]

I wish them all the best.
I think it is stupid when the religious nuts freak out about gay marriage. They are in no way affecting your way of life, they are just living their live. How would you feel if you had thousands of people telling you that the way you feel and the way you live you life is wrong how would you feel?
Excuse me I was always under the impression that is it%u2019s Christian to preach and push your beliefs on other people. Plus it makes you look ignorant and single minded.

[danito123]

Isn''t that beautiful? What a lovely couple; Eve and Eve. What confused people!

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[gunfighter51]

25th anniversary! ROFLMAO! If they make it 2 years I''ll be surprised.

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[gunfighter51]

25th anniversary! ROFLMAO! If they make it 2 years I''''ll be surprised.

[liebchen21]

No kidding! At least they won''t have to petition for "gay divorce".

Not hard to tell who the she man is...

Gross.

[honestabe8]

Rona: Oooh, another proxy threat...

[gunfighter51]

Don''t tell anyone, but I think Joe_transit is a bit funny!
He thinks god annoited him spokesman.

[bigwhtpony]

How romantic.....wonder if Ubama was the ring boy? Now I know why muslims call us ''the great satan''.

[simplemusing]

25th anniversary! ROFLMAO! If they make it 2 years I''''''''ll be surprised.


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Posted by Gunfighter51 at 03:56 PM : Aug 19, 2008
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Surprise!!! Hey Mr Judgemental some of us will be celebrating 15 yrs and counting. I also have friends that will be celebrating 18 yrs. How many friends do you have that can say the same?


Best Regards!

[caldwellptr]

"I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever"

[joe_transit]

I hope Ellen And Portia enjoy all the love and happiness, and share their love with children and family forever, just like everyone else is permitted to do. I believe that true love has no boundaries of age, ***, race, religion or location. Bless them for all their goodness. Bless this marriage. Shame to anyone who makes their business and religious beliefs restricting others rights and lifestyles who they do not understand. Shame to those who misquote , misconstrue and manipulate God''s words into hatred. God loves and created everyone equally, individually and differently. Love is a good thing regardless of its form. If you''re the type to quote the Holly Bible, get it right, don''t just pull fractions of phrases out of content to support ignorance on those who do not restrict and conform to your questionable beliefs. Celebrate our differences, love does not hurt, hate does. The world does not need more hate, what we need is more love, acceptance and understanding and in America we have the right of pursuit of happiness. Let this couple enjoy their lives however they deem fit. Don''t throw another rock at Jesus for it is hatred that crucified him. We are all God''s children. God did not anoint you his spokes person. I doubt if he would choose anyone who harbors such hatred as superior to someone who has the ability to share their love with the world. I admire their bravery and I thank them for sharing their lives with me. They have cleared a path for future generations to walk.

[joe_transit]

Sorry about the excessive post, a glitch, not done by me.

[joe_transit]

I never did like a neighbor who sticks his nose in my garden. I bet you have dandelions just like everyone else. Marriage problems and how long a marriage will last is not gender based. Gay people are not the ones who have over flooded our system with unwanted or abused children. They are not the ones who contribute to overpopulation with a narcissistic need to pass genes on. They adopt and can love and raise a child as their own.
Gay people have lived without equal rights for centuries, they have been here, and will be here forever. They are ten percent of the population. They are resilient and will fight for equal rights until the day it''s commonplace. Just like woman have, just like Jews have and just like Afro-Americans have. Everyone is entitled to live their life their way with freedom and dignity.
I fail to see how granting equal rights to a well deserving group will harm anyone. Gay people have contributed far more to society then you can imagine. I''m not Gods spokesman, I am atheist and remember the book you quote was written back when the earth was still flat. I speak from my heart and from what common sense tells me is right.
I am however a bit tired of gay bashings and killings. I''m tired of one group believing their beliefs are the only way and superior to another''s. I''m tired of the ignorant and unenlightened and all the pin headed who fight to restrict and remove equal rights. Why fear the inevitable? Is it the book you quote in part and follow little?

[blackyowe]

Just theatre is all it is. A Wedding, no. Marriage is the union of a man and women. It always has been and always will be.

[rushlimpdrug]

Did they invite Ddick Chenney''s daughter?

[rushlimpdrug]

Somewhere up there God is watching and making
a video.

He''s lucky.

The rest of us just have to imagine.

[blackyowe]

People who live through celebrities and eat this kind of slop up really do need to get a life.

[rushlimpdrug]

People who live through celebrities and eat this kind of slop up really do need to get a life.
Posted by BlackYowe at 08:13 PM



I agree, it''s like people that can''t get over
being black.

You wouldn''t happen to be black would you?

[andor3]

"but the people of California are going to strike this law to pieces,"

an interesting and delusional theory, since the people of California like and support homosexual marriage. I do not know if it even will be on the ballot. Fact is, the g.a.y. people have been proven right--it was not a big deal, hetero marriages have not changed, and no one really cares.

[no2zeebas]

That''s not a marriage...It''s an abomination...

[linda6530]

I''ve really loved you for years Ellen, but I''ve spent so much time trying to reconcile what your lifestyle is with what Jesus had to say about homosexuals. Even in the old testament God seems to be pretty absolute about his feelings on homosexuality. Tell me how a gay christian who loves the bible is ok with God''s word and their lifestyle. If there''s a way to make the two work together I really want to know. So far I just keep quiet about my true doubts and pretend to myself and others it isn''t important, but, I think it must be because I''m never truly comfortable with the gay way of life. Am I alone in my desire to understand how to make the two be alright together? Jokes I hear and smart remarks about *** make me so angry, but again I seldom speak up because I just don''t know the answers.
linda

[honestabe8]

linda: do you feel that orientation is a choice? if so, when did you choose? i am a straigtht male, and i don''t understand why anyone would make this choice, if it were one.

[honestabe8]

linda: the bible aside, do you feel your orientation is wrong, or evil?

[actiscenei]

If you believe that homosexuality is a "sin" (I do not), don''t you also believe that God should be the one to make that call on Judgment Day. Only God is God, so you don''t have to take over in the meantime; He will deal with it in the way He wants to.

Until then, why not follow his rule for you: "Love thy neighbor as thy self."

[cricketmk3]

I don''t necessarily agree with gay marriage, however, heterosexual marriage hasn''t proved to be that successful so we''ll see how the homosexual thing goes. I wonder how many people who are against gay marriage are divorced, having an affair, spouse beaters, child abusers, etc.

[xlib]

She''s a lib but I like her anyway.

[hypnotoad72]

I don''''t necessarily agree with gay marriage, however, heterosexual marriage hasn''''t proved to be that successful so we''''ll see how the homosexual thing goes. I wonder how many people who are against gay marriage are divorced, having an affair, spouse beaters, child abusers, etc.

Posted by cricketmk3
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Agreed. And how many gay people who get married then divorce. The spirit of the law; the responsibility that comes with freedom, fries to go with the hamburger, et cetera... That''s why divorce rates are so high in the first place. (being a victim of a neglectful spouse is one thing, being the one neglecting is another. Replace ''neglect'' with ''cheat'' or other verbs as necessary.)

[hypnotoad72]

That''''s not a marriage...It''''s an abomination...

Posted by no2zeebas
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More a non-sequitur.

But compared to the stereotypes of gay people, I''ll grant some respect to those who TRY to make things work, compared to those doing a bunch of one night stands, getting a disease, then spreading it onward... at least there are very few who try to be true to the cause in which they claim to fight for.

[juliemd]

I am amazed that people still are so narrow minded and unaware about love and humans. What''d you need? An alien to come down from the stars above to finally get it? God is Love. Jesus would say ''more power to you, Ellen & Portia'', and to think and believe otherwise is ingenious and plain stupid. Wake Up People!!!

[no2zeebas]

I don''''''''t necessarily agree with gay marriage, however, heterosexual marriage hasn''''''''t proved to be that successful so we''''''''ll see how the homosexual thing goes. I wonder how many people who are against gay marriage are divorced, having an affair, spouse beaters, child abusers, etc.

Posted by cricketmk3
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Agreed. And how many gay people who get married then divorce. The spirit of the law; the responsibility that comes with freedom, fries to go with the hamburger, et cetera... That''''s why divorce rates are so high in the first place. (being a victim of a neglectful spouse is one thing, being the one neglecting is another. Replace ''''neglect'''' with ''''cheat'''' or other verbs as necessary.)


Posted by hypnotoad72 at 01:07 PM : Aug 20, 2008


The first gay peeps to be married in MA. moved to MO. and got a divorce...

[avigil2]

In 20 years or less, everyone will be asking, "What was the big deal?", like we do with mixed marriages today. If marriage between members of the same s e x do not concern you directly, MOVE ON! That''s for all of you bible thumpers and scripture quoters. You were not put here on Earth to judge, that''s God''s job. Go find something constructive to do.

Congrats to Ellen and Portia.

[no2zeebas]

CORRECTION...Missouri refused to allow them to divorce here...I''m guessing they went elsewhere...

[clevercandi]

Don''t we have freedom of choice in this country?

As long as you are a legal adult, NO ONE has a right to tell you whom you may or may not marry. PERIOD!