Marriage in Washington: Photos Of The First Same-Sex Weddings (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Pure Joy As First Gay Couples Marry In Washington
Terry Gilbert, left, kisses his husband Paul Beppler after wedding at Seattle City Hall, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed in the state, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Terry Gilbert, left, kisses his husband Paul Beppler after wedding at Seattle City Hall, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed in the state, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Last week, we showed you photos of gay and lesbian couples in Washington getting their marriage licenses for the first time since same-sex marriage was legalized. Here, we're pleased to bring you photos of joyous Washingtonians tying the knot!

Couples married across the state on Sunday, the first day they could wed after the state's three-day waiting period had elapsed (all couples -- gay and straight -- must wait three days after getting their marriage license before marrying).

Below, see a video of children presenting a pair of newlyweds with carnations on the steps of City Hall (press play!), shots of author and advocate Dan Savage and his husband, Terry Miller, as well as the day's proud supporters, volunteers and, of course, happy couples.

First Same-Sex Weddings in Washington

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