Westenhoefer to
Marry Partner in Hollywood

Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer announced Wednesday that she will marry her longtime partner, Jennifer Houston, in Los Angeles.

"We had a ceremony for our families back in November 2006, but they make gay people get married again and again and again," Westenhoefer said in a press release. "I guess we have to prove we really mean it."

The wedding will take place September 6 at the Hollywood Chapel. Westenhoefer and Houston wanted to get married before the ballot initiative vote in November in California, which will decide whether the supreme court's May decision to allow same-sex marriage will remain in effect. California attorney general Jerry Brown said recently that same-sex marriages that take place between now and November 4 will remain valid even if the court's decision is overturned by the vote.

Westenhoefer was the first out lesbian comedian to perform on Late Night With David Letterman. She's the winner of a Cable Ace award for an HBO comedy special, and she tours across the country. (The Advocate)