Heartwarming Images From The First Day Of Marriage Equality In Idaho
"By the power vested in me by the state of Idaho, I now pronounce you…”
Same-sex marriages commenced in Idaho Wednesday morning, with hundreds of couples eagerly waiting to say those two very important words: "I do."
#idpol
Both inside and outside the Ada County courthouse, the images speak for themselves:
Amber and Rachel. Among first with same sex marriage license.
Karen Zatkulak@KTVBKarenFollow
Amber and Rachel. Among first with same sex marriage license.
12:07 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Couples getting married outside the courthouse #idpol
Kimberlee Kruesi@kkruesiFollow
Couples getting married outside the courthouse #idpol
12:36 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Wedding ceremonies begin on the Ada County Courthouse steps. #Idaho #MarriageEquality. #idpol
Better Idaho@BetterIdahoFollow
Wedding ceremonies begin on the Ada County Courthouse steps. #Idaho #MarriageEquality. #idpol
12:18 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Several same sex couples in line already - the first has been waiting since 10:30pm last night. Licenses issued at 10
Several same sex couples in line already - the first has been waiting since 10:30pm last night. Licenses issued at 10
11:04 AM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
"By the power invested in me BY THE STATE OF IDAHO" #MarriageEquality #idpol @MarciGlass
"By the power invested in me BY THE STATE OF IDAHO" #MarriageEquality #idpol @MarciGlass
12:23 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Minister on courthouse steps:'By power vested by the state of Idaho, i now pronounce u wife and wife' #idpol
Betsy Z. Russell@BetsyZRussellFollow
Minister on courthouse steps:'By power vested by the state of Idaho, i now pronounce u wife and wife' #idpol
12:35 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
"Oh my God, we're married!" #idpol
Frankie Barnhill@FABarnhillFollow
"Oh my God, we're married!" #idpol
12:34 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
"I know pronounce you husband and husband." #ssm #idpol
Christina Marfice@IPTchristinaFollow
"I know pronounce you husband and husband." #ssm #idpol
12:44 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
It's happening. #livetweet
Wolfpack Flávio@kindall40Follow
It's happening. #livetweet
12:14 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Couples are being greeted with cheers as they leave city hall #idpol
Couples are being greeted with cheers as they leave city hall #idpol
12:27 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Choir singing outside Ada County Couthouse. #idpol
Choir singing outside Ada County Couthouse. #idpol
11:33 AM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The second ceremony here today - another couple involved in the lawsuit. Sheila and Andrea - both very emotional.
The second ceremony here today - another couple involved in the lawsuit. Sheila and Andrea - both very emotional.
1:00 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Ty and Becky - waited overnight to be first in line (behind plaintiffs). Already emotional about the day.
Ty and Becky - waited overnight to be first in line (behind plaintiffs). Already emotional about the day.
11:29 AM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
We're ready for couples to exit the courthouse. #MarriageEquality #Idaho
Emily Walton@Walton_EmilyFollow
We're ready for couples to exit the courthouse. #MarriageEquality #Idaho
12:02 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Couple getting married right outside courthouse. #idpol
Couple getting married right outside courthouse. #idpol
12:25 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And, like any good wedding celebration, there was cake.
Once again, organizers of the party provided lots of wedding cake for people as they exit. #idpol
Once again, organizers of the party provided lots of wedding cake for people as they exit. #idpol
12:47 PM - 15 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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