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They were not the first same-###### couple to be married in New York on Sunday, but they may have had the largest audience, if you include those watching on television.Standing before 150 guests and several television cameras, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg officiated at the wedding of two members of his staff, John Feinblatt, 60, and Jonathan Mintz, 47. The ceremony, in front of the steps of Gracie Mansion, unfolded just as <a href="http://www.coachonline-discount.com/coach-bags-coach-leather-bags-c-238_246.html"><strong>leather bags</strong></a> the sun began to set on Sunday evening.“Usually when the three of us are together, we are arguing the finer points of guns or consumer fraud,” Mr. Bloomberg said. This time, the occasion was both very public and very personal, and the smiling Mr. Bloomberg said he was “glad I asked to be part of it.” (The crowd chuckled, and Mr. Bloomberg added, “I did!”)Mr. Feinblatt and Mr. Mintz emerged from opposite sides of the mansion’s porch, each led by one of their daughters, Maeve, 8, and Georgia, 6. The girls, dressed <a href="http://www.coachonline-discount.com/new-arrivals-new-bags-c-248_249.html"><strong>coaches gifts</strong></a> in lacy white frocks and gold ballet flats, looked like little brides.The two men draped their <a href="http://www.monsterbeats-online.com/kobe-bryant-limited-edition-monster-beats-by-drdre-studio-p-5745.html"><strong>studio beats dr dre</strong></a> arms around Maeve and Georgia throughout the ceremony, much of which was broadcast live on CNN.After the vows, the actor Joel Grey sang “Married” from the musical “Cabaret.” Then Mr. Bloomberg introduced the breaking of the glasses, a traditional moment in Jewish weddings. Each man stomped a glass, and the newlyweds embraced, pulling their daughters into a four-way hug. The crowd tossed biodegradable confetti at the family.Mr. Feinblatt and Mr. Mintz then proceeded to enjoy themselves with their guests, including the <a href="http://436100.info/view.php?id=83436"><strong>NBA morethanpetsitting » The best thing about eco-friendly Coach ...</strong></a> City Council speaker, Christine C. Quinn, and the actor Matthew Broderick — but not too much, as the couple did not have the following day off. The celebration went on, nonetheless.“This is a great day for New York, a great day for love,” a beaming Mr. Mintz said when the ceremony was over. “That sounds a little bit trite, but I got married a minute and a half ago.”