The first same-sex marriages took place Thursday evening in Las Vegas, Nevada after a judge issued an injunction clearing up confusion about the end of the state's ban on same-sex couples' marriages.
Atkinson proposed to his partner of six-and-a-half years on Tuesday, the day the ban initially fell, at a marriage equality event in Nevada.
"I'll do it here in front of everyone," Atkinson said. "Will you marry me?"
The first marriage license in Las Vegas went to Theo Small and Antioco Carillo, plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the same-sex marriage ban.
Congrats! First marriage license to a gay couple in #ClarkCounty #Vegas @antiocolv @vegastheo @LambdaLegal
Video from the Clark County clerk's office showed the historic moment — and the accompanying media coverage.
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Here you have it, folks. First same-sex marriage license issued in #Vegas.
Outside Las Vegas, Kristy Best and Wednesday Smith were the first couple in the state to receive a marriage license, the AP reported.
Kristy & Wednesday are the first same-sex couple to marry in #Nevada! RT to congratulate them! #NV4M #lgbt
A number of other couples also received licenses and were ready to wed.
This lovely couple has been together for 26 years. #FreedomNevada #NV4M #OneLove #HurryUpAlready
One of the first same sex couples getting married in Las Vegas.