 Right-wing advocacy group Focus on the Family criticized Applebee's as an advertiser.Bravo acknowledged that the ad was placed in error and no additional Applebee's ads ran during the series.The LGBT media advocacy organization Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation called Applebee's request not to have its ads run during "Gay Weddings" disappointing and suggested that Applebee's ran a risk of alienating a significant customer base.