Gays,Lesbians Marry Legally In California
California Gays,Lesbians Marry Legally
Numerous gay couples got married tonight after California became the second state to allow same-sex marriage.The Associated Press reports:
At least five county clerks around the state extended their hours to honor specific couples or to mark the historic occasion, and many couples exchanged vows on the spot. The May 15 California Supreme Court order overturning bans on same-sex marriage became final at 5:01 p.m.
More than 650 same-sex couples have made appointments to get marriage licenses in San Francisco before the end of the month.
Photo:Del Martin, 87, and Phyllis Lyon, 83 are pictured as they wed.
