Exclusive: Pete Wentz on the gay timing of his big wedding day

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Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson tied the knot over the weekend, though People's got a tight lock on all the photos until the new issue comes out. Alice in Wonderland theme! Black roses!

We reached out on a whim last week to see if the groom-to-be had any thoughts on the timing of his nuptials so soon after the California ruling -- and today, of all the things Pete could be doing on his honeymoon, this lands in my e-mail:

"I am happy to get married in the same state where the State Supreme Court recognizes the union of gay/lesbian couples. It seems like we could have a hell of a bash as a joint anniversary over in West Hollywood next year!"

Yes, Pete, by all means, please have a big gay party in WeHo to celebrate!

Also, you know I'm all for a good gay joke, but even I got a little weary this weekend of the myriad ways some gossipy bloggers managed to call Pete a fag in the midst of his marriage to his (apparently now possible confirmed to be?) pregnant fiancee. "No doubt, Pete's father did backflips when he learned Pete was marrying a girl," crowed The Superficial. Dlisted's contribution: "I know the ban on gay marriage was lifted in California, but I didn't know we could get married already. That was fast. Congrats to these two homo tampons."

It's sooooo third grade out there on the internet sometimes, you know? It is possible, or so I've heard, to be a dude who thinks it's cool to be gay without actually being totally gay yourself. We're looking forward to the children's book version of Pete's usual fiery homophobia-sucks speech.

How's this for a punchline? Congratulations!

Previously > Week of Wentz > Rockin' with reporters   

Comments

[jessica b]

Always pleased with the Wentz coverage on Popnog! Very cool of him to dash off a blurb for you guys.

Am resisting the urge to come up with my own punchline...I'm totally happy for these crazy straight kids!