For some reason, I just can't stop smiling.

It was a long wait but the waiting is almost over.

both many, many more years of love and happiness!

... I can't imagine how it could get any better. When she held that marriage certificate with tears in her eyes, it just brought home how hard, in so many little ways, it has been to be denied marriage for so long.

15 years together and 2 kids, so I know what you mean. And in their case, they were able to come home to NY and get married, which made it even more poignant for them

All the best!

Yesterday was one of the best days of my life... soon to be overshadowed by THE very best day.

Very happy for both of you.

And believe me, I know it!

This is definitely news to share with DU.

Still can't believe it's real.

So happy you shared the great news!

I know so many couples who still can't marry. To them I can only say, "Your day will come". I wish them all the happiness my honey & I are sharing right now.

Can't wait... er, I guess I have been waiting for a very long time already!

Thanks for sharing so much love with us. I hope your wedding is a wonderful day and hope you post about that as well. Best wishes to you both.

Thanks so much for your kind wishes -- I hope soon to share the news of our "official" day.

I'm definitely a happy camper.

wait so long. may you have many, many more years together.

When that Virginia decision came down, it became obvious we really couldn't depend on marriage equality coming to West Virginia any time soon. Even after we marry in Maryland our marriage won't be recognized here but it's still important to us.

I am soooo proud to be one of those "many friendly people of Maryland who made this possible" by working for marriage equality here in Maryland! BTW, I think you saw me at the Hobby Lobby protest here in MD. Very cool.

Anyway, congratulations on your marriage! I'm glad you came here to celebrate it. Frederick is a nice town. (I work there.)

Peace and LOVE always!!!!

Let them know their support DOES make a difference. Everyone in Frederick was very friendly, including the court clerk and the jeweler who helped us shop for our rings. Of course, I must thank YOU because it's folks like you who made that day possible for us.

Yes, I remember you from the Hobby Lobby protest! We've all got to stick together and fight injustice wherever it rears its head.

You and your love are who were fighting for and to hear your personal story brings tears of joy! Thank you for your courage and activism! LOVE = LOVE! Peace to you and your love!

I'll send the cake~

What a delicious looking cake. I think theHandpuppet and I could eat our way through that all by ourselves, it looks so good.

You and theHandpuppet are the couple? I didn't know that! Congratulations and best wishes with many years of wedded bliss~

It looks as if it's a trip to the store for me to get some cake.

Ooops...

The best to both of you, sounds like a dream come true. A long wait, but so worth it!

Now go buy some cake~

Wonderful news indeed.

We couldn't be happier.

I'm usually not the sentimental type, but when the clerk handed us the license, I started to cry. We're not even married yet and I'm already getting weepy with happiness.

since last 'spoke' to us--and I do wish you and your love all the happiness in the world. In solidarity.

I agree; the day will come when we won't have to travel to get married. I think that day might be coming soon.

I hope you have a wonderful wedding and spend many more happy years together.

I wish you both the best.....

We really appreciate them and are both touched and encouraged by all the support.

We don't want to scare anyone!

And, hey, no Photoshopping. Or at least no more than a little.

I guess not too many folks can say they'll be celebrating their anniversary and wedding at the same time!

I was going to ask, and didn't spend much time at DU this weekend ( ) and just realized I had "unsubscribed" this group. I am very happy for you both.





To 25 more (and more) years!!!

We're really looking forward to finally getting hitched. Maybe one day it will even be legal in the state where we live.

We were together about ten years before getting married in NY in 2011. For the longest time I thought "it's only a piece of paper."
But it is so much more. We have never been closer.

Just getting our marriage license after so many years... I can't really describe the feeling except to say we're elated and can't wait!

All my best to you both for many more years of happiness!

We really appreciate all the good wishes!

We just got the license. Got to wait another week or so for the official ceremony.