Steven Austin and Michael Pirkle during their wedding at City Hall on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington–the first day that same-sex couples could legally wed in the state. The two have been together for 12 years. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Triumphant, Erica Carlson and Jen Gilleran leave City Hall after their wedding. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Seattle gay-rights advocate and journalist Dan Savage (left) and Terry Miller exchange roses on the steps of Seattle City Hall after their wedding. Washington made history last month when ballot initiatives in three states (Maryland and Maine were the others) extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. (Photo by Cliff Despeaux/Reuters)
Mark Smith (left) and Todd Manoli at the altar during their marriage ceremony at Shotgun Ceremonies, a Vegas-style wedding chapel in Seattle. Shotgun Ceremonies was performing free ceremonies to celebrate Washington State’s new gay marriage law. (Photo by Cliff Despeaux/Reuters)
Marji Lynn (right) and Sue Hopkins embrace before heading to City Hall to get married. Their poodles were dressed up for the happy and historic day. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Brian Foster (left) celebrates on the dance floor with his husband Nathan Roberts during “A Wedding Reception for All,” which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre. Foster and Roberts were married after more than a year together. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Couples exchange vows during a wedding for 25 same-sex couples at Seattle First Baptist Church. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Nancy Monahan (right), a retired Coast Guard petty officer, shares a laugh with her wife, Deb Needham, after their wedding. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
