It’s been said before, but it deserves to be said again: Iowans are a pragmatic people.
If the straight-forward and unanimous decision by the Iowa Supreme Court wasn’t enough to convince the world, then you need look no further than the worries now being expressed in western (read: predominantly conservative) Iowa.
As politicians and social activists despaired or rejoiced an Iowa Supreme Court decision this morning legalizing gay marriage within weeks, the owner of Bridal Country Ltd. In Carroll had a more practical concern.
How does she handle dressing-room arrangements and deal with what may be some changes in clientele?
“We’re thinking it may be totally different for us now,” said Jackie Pudenz “We have had men come in and try on gowns. I’ve pretty much seen a lot of things. Now that it’s actually law, it takes on whole different aspect.”
Pudenz, who has been in the wedding attire business for three decades, said she was talking about the Supreme Court decision’s potential impact with an employee this morning.
“The dressing room situation will be more interesting – seriously,” Pudenz said.
