Hallmark Channel's latest movie will feature its first same-sex wedding

The Hallmark Channel is famed for its cheesy straight-to-TV movies. For the first time ever, a storyline on the network will include a lesbian marriage.

The channel’s upcoming film ‘Wedding Every Weekend’ will be the first time the network features a first same-sex wedding. The plot of the movie centres on two friends who “buddy-up” as guests for a four-week wedding marathon, and then recognise that there’s more between them than trying to catch someone else’s bouquet.

“Tune in to an all-new premiere! Amanda (Carmel Amit) and Vicky (Makayla Moore) celebrate their special day in one of the many weddings taking place in “Wedding Every Weekend,” Saturday August 15 at 9pm/8c, only on Hallmark Channel,” writes Hallmark on their Facebook page.

Many have applauded this decision for its inclusive nature, saying it is about time the LGBTQI+ community is represented on the channel.

“THANK YOU Hallmark. We are people too and just want to live our lives like everyone else. This includes all the ‘passages’ in life. Thank you for celebrating our life events,” writes a fan on Facebook.

“Good for you Hallmark! I’m so glad that you guys keep making movies that are all-inclusive! Everyone deserves to be happy and be loved! If people don’t like to bad, they don’t have to watch! As for me and my family we will be watching, and teaching my kids to be kind and not judge others. Love no matter skin color, religion or gender identity!” comments another.

Some, however, have criticised the network for this decision and believe it goes against the channel’s traditional values.

“Will not be watching. First new movie we will miss. No deviant lifestyles on our TV,” comments one Facebook user.

“Nope. I thought Hallmark was a good clean family Christian channel. Sorry Hallmark had to join the other side and its ok to offend us Christians but not them. Sorry Hallmark I thought you were better than that,” says another.

One Million Moms, a division of the socially conservative American Family Association, has since criticised the channel and started a petition to encourage people to boycott the channel.

“The once conservative network has recently caved to LGBTQ pressure and has done a one-eighty from the wholesome content the channel once aired, and the network is now catering to the Left,” reads the petition. “So many people feel betrayed by Hallmark over these past seven months. Hallmark Channel was one of the remaining channels that families could watch without being bombarded by politically correct commercials and the LGBTQ agenda.”

By Monday, August 10, the petition had amassed over 56 000 signatures.

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