If such a thing exists, Dave White and Alonso Duralde are at least honorary members of L.A.'s unceremonious gay literati. With a book each under their belts (Dave's blog-based memoir Exile in Guyville and Alonso's edifying 101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men) and a steady flow of freelance gigs, this writerly couple of thirteen years has embraced Los Angeles’ reputation for easygoing nonchalance to the fullest, working from their West Hollywood home, typing out classy movie reviews in their underwear.
So it's no surprise that Dave and Alonso would approach their fifth wedding (jam-packed with more legal recognition than ever-- thanks, California Supreme Court!) with the same effortless amusement they do everything else, wearing t-shirts and shorts in a guerrilla-style (read: permit-lacking) 5-minute ceremony at the La Brea Tar Pits. Officiated by their Internet-ordained roommate, Aaron, the vows were followed by an excursion to the farmer’s market at The Grove for a round of celebratory donuts.
