In response to last month’s viral “Love Has No Labels” PSA campaign, a major U.S. retailer stepped forward to sponsor a wedding for the former Philly-area couple that starred in the video.
After 10 years together, Anthony Henderson, from Germantown, and Jason Strong, from Abington, were married last Saturday in Los Angeles during Macy’s first-ever LGBT boutique bridal event.
The “dancing skeletons” PSA video quickly went viral and now has more than 47-million views on YouTube. It aims to spread the message that “love has no labels” by depicting dancing digital skeletons on a giant screen in front of a live crowd — gender, race, age, etc., are indiscernible — who eventually step out from behind the screen to reveal they are a same-sex couple, biracial friends, of different religions, etc.
The video caught the attention of Macy’s, which has long been an active participant in Pride events around the country. Macy’s debut LGBT wedding expo featured a fashion show, music and more than 20 national and local vendors.
Henderson and Strong were originally planning to get married this summer, but when Macy’s invited them to wed at the expo, they couldn’t pass it up.
“We are excited that after 10 years together to finally be able to pledge our love in front of our closest family and friends, and are grateful to Macy’s for helping make our wedding dreams come true,” Henderson said.
While they currently don’t have plans for a honeymoon, the couple says they are happy — and busy — taking care of their son.
Henderson, 38, a celebrity fashion stylist, and Strong, 40, a manager at the L.A. LGBT Center, met online. Their dream of starting a family came true in May when they were able to adopt their 4-year-old son, Marcelino.
To watch the Love Has No Labels video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnDgZuGIhHs.
