A Macon man says he and some friends were turned away from a downtown night club because of their sexual orientation.

Colby Cain says he and two other friends waited outside of club Element, formerly known as Synergy, for about 20 minutes to get in. He says a female bouncer pulled all three men out of line and told them they couldn't enter the club if they "acted gay."

He says she then told them that the club wasn't a gay bar anymore and that it is now a straight bar and if they came in they would need to act like they were straight.

Club manager Chris Bordelon says she was not present during the alleged confrontation but says no harm against the men was intended. She says the men were simply asked not to "act" gay to prevent any fights between the new and old crowd. Bordelon says a fight did break out after a group of lesbians that were called "dykes" by other clubgoers.

Dozens showed up to pay their respects to Macon blues legend Eddie Kirkland on Sunday.

People slowly streamed into Bentley and Sons Funeral Home to honor the blues guitar legend who performed with greats, like Otis Redding and Little Richard.

Kirkland died last week after his vehicle collided with a bus in Florida.

Ronald Fowler attended the visitation and says Kirkland influenced a lot of people.

"To a lot of blues music singers and everything he was a great contributor... and a lot of blues singers under him come up and got his music and they successful right today.  He was a great inspiration to a lot of people," said Fowler.

Visitation will resume Monday from 9a.m. to 11a.m. at Bentley and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will begin at Unionville Baptist Church at 1 p.m.  Kirkland will be buried at the Cherry Blossom Cemetery in Lizella.

More than 300 brides-to-be checked off items on their to-do list at the Georgia Bridal Bash on Sunday.

The brides, along with their families, got tips on planning their big day in a personal atmosphere.

"It kind of helps the bride find the vendor and the vendor find the bride.  It's very important they get to meet face to face... they get to talk to the vendors, they get to touch, taste and see," said Shondra Glover.

About 70 vendors filled the Marriot City Center Hotel.  Models worked the runway in glamorous bridal dresses, while vendors offered the brides choices on floral and event venue options.

Celebrity event planner and host of "My Fair Wedding" David Tutera also offered up tips at the show.