Gay weddings become reality in Hawaii with new law

HONOLULU (AP) — The first couples are starting to take advantage of Hawaii's newfound aloha for gay weddings.

Dozens of couples were expected to tie the knot early Monday, moments after midnight, when a new law allowing same couples to marry takes effect in the state.

A Waikiki resort was hosting mass ceremonies for anyone wanting to sign up, while a group of clergy who pushed for the new law planned to host a wedding for an openly gay Unitarian minister at a church near downtown Honolulu.

"It's just exciting and historic and we wanted to be a part of it," said Maria Gallo, a Honolulu resident who planned to marry her partner, Beth Creary, at the Sheraton Waikiki at a midnight event.

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