I got married this morning in San Francisco!

My partner and I were married this morning in the rotunda of the San Francisco City Hall at 11:15! It's been a wonderful day and you can't imagine what it's like to hear the people in the rotunda cheer and applaud when your ceremony is complete...it's exhilarating! My husband and I had a big wedding in August of 2002 (with all the trimmings) and our wedding this morning is certainly special and meaningful to us! We feel fortunate to have had 2 ceremonies; one shared with family and friends, the other an occasion specifically for us.

Our ceremony this morning at City Hall below:



This is a sign in the City Clerk's Office (I thought you would appreciate this!).


Sadly, about an hour ago this came over the newswire: "Court Orders Halt to SF Same-Sex Marriages" (http://beta.kpix.com/news/local/2004/03/11/Court_Orders_Halt_to_SF_Same%2DSex_Marriages.html). Looks like we just made it by a few hours.

Well DUers, for those of you who appreciate irony...how's that for a day in the life of 2 gay men in San Francisco? Health, prosperity and best wishes to all of you!

edit: clarity

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State high court tells SF to stop weddings

It'll decide on legality of same-sex marriage this spring
Waiting in line for marriage licenses at City Hall, Jeanne Rizzo, right, and her partner Pali Cooper were dismayed when the California Supreme Court stopped same-sex weddings in San Francisco, Thursday.

The state Supreme Court ordered a halt Thursday to same-sex weddings in San Francisco and said it would decide within months whether the city had the authority to issue marriage licenses in defiance of state law.

In a pair of unanimous orders, the court granted requests by Attorney General Bill Lockyer and by groups opposing same-same marriage to bypass lower courts and review the issue itself. The court said it would hold a hearing in late May or early June and rule within 90 days of the hearing.

While the case is pending, the court ordered the city to issue marriage licenses only according to California law - which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman - "without regard to (city officials') personal view of the constitutionality of such provisions.''

The order does not affect the approximately 3,800 weddings performed at City Hall since Feb. 12, after Mayor Gavin Newsom authorized same-sex marriages and said he considered the state law unconstitutional. Those weddings would have no legal status, however, if the court ruled that Newsom lacked authority to defy state law.

The court said it would decide only the narrow question of whether Newsom's order, and the city clerk's issuance of marriage licenses, violated a state constitutional provision that requires administrative agencies to follow state law until an appellate court declares the law unconstitutional. The city contends the constitutional restriction applies only to state agencies and not to a charter city like San Francisco.

The justices declined requests by Lockyer and same-sex marriage foes to address the broader question of whether the state marriage law violates guarantees of equal protection under the state or federal constitutions. That issue can be raised in a separate lawsuit, the court said.

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/11/SAMESEX11.TMP

Now get off the internet and celebrate! :-)

Good advice! Thanks!

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will we see you both next Saturday for the DU gathering/protest? Or is there a honeymoon in the works?

We had a wonderful honeymoon in 2002 - 6 weeks in Europe. It was a once in a lifetime adventure but we're hoping to do it again (why not go for a twice in a lifetime opportunity?). :7

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Best of luck for many more happy years together!

How can anyone call your happiness wrong?

Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!

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sadly

but it's WELL PAST TIME for it!!!

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to you both. :toast:

Peace and Love

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I was hoping to make it up. But who knows what will happen next.

Someone I work with has family coming out for a ceremony next week - damn. They're just a wee bit upset (and sad, of course)...

and great timing!

I was starting to wonder if any gay DUers had exchanged vows. I think it's wonderful. It's a single step in the direction of equal rights and another poke in the eye of the assholes of the world. WIN/WIN!

I wish you many happy years of wedded bliss! It's about goddamn time.

My husband is from Ohio...(small world)!

I'm happy for you.

Hey! Is the hubby still registered in Ohio? We need him.

your marriage, but your courage. Mazel tov! I hope you and yours live together in incredible peace and prosperity. I am so very delighted for you both.

That's wonderful!!

Mazel Tov indeed! I'm very happy for both of you!! May you two be happy for many years to come.

Thanks for sharing the lovely photos on your lovely day!

Love, Valarie

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I just saw a runner that said that the CA Supreme Court just issued a stay on any further SF same sex marriages

And double congrats for making it under the wire as you did...

Or, as we Jews say, Congrats! No, wait, we say Mazel Tov! Too bad about the CA supreme court stopping the process. Even if the marriage license isn't valid (for now), I'll bet one day it will be.

You can always come to Oregon...they're still giving marriage licenses in Multnomah County (Portland) to gay couples. Portland's a nice city to visit, too.

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They just stopped the weddings
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/11/SAMESEX11.TMP

And I was scheduled for next friday *crying in my coffee*

We were lucky! PM me when you do go (and you will, very soon I think) and I'd be happy to be a witness for you! :hug:

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I just posted this on the Yahoo boards!!!

http://post.news.messages.yahoo.com/bbs?action=m&board=37138445&tid=nmbushgaysdc&sid=37138445&mid=13392&n=1

Americans tell Bush: We will fight.....
by: progressivethoughtsde (F/DE) 03/11/04 07:15 pm
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to get you out of office!!!

I'm a straight Christian gal and I can tell you that I have no issues whatsoever with same sex couples getting married.

I mean, we talk about family values and yet we have TV shows to hook up total strangers to get married, Las Vegas where celebs can get married and annulled in less than 3 days, folks getting married just to divorce in less than a year...seriously maybe we should look at some of these things and do something to prevent this kind of corruption with marriage.

I know several same-sex couples who are looking into Marriage even if they have to travel cross country. I wish them the best and all the happiness in the world.

Stay out of our bedrooms - if the adults are consenting it's none of your business!!!!

I couldn't agree with you more. :hug:

You guys are a part of history!
<a toast!> may the both of you have a full and enriching life together!

The sign made me cry. I'm happy for both of you. What a place to be married. It's beautiful :-)

It meant the world to me to see that this morning! Thanks! :hi:

Congratulations! I am so happy that you did this. I wish so much that I could be there to see all the happy couples. Whoo Hooo for you!

Congratulations and best wishes to you guys! :party: :toast:

to her longtime partner!

Congratulations! :bounce:

I'm so grateful for all your best wishes and :toast:! Apologies for not responding to you all but a million thanks to you for celebrating this day with me and my husband! You're all the best!

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You and your husband helped make history. We've enjoyed watching all this from our home across the bay.

Waving to you from Oaktown. :hi:

That's so beautiful. I hope you two have a wonderful, married life together. :) :toast:

i dont see what half of America finds wrong with your marriage

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I wish the best for you, nonetheless.

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Here's to you and your spouse!

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I'm glad you two made it just in time! :toast:

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I'm so glad you made it in under the wire!

Polly and I send our very best wishes for a joyous future for both of you. We're just shacking up ourselves -- so we thank you for taking the plunge and trying to set a good example for us libertines.
John (and Polly)
Wishing you much happiness!

Sniff. Sob. I'm so ha-blubber, sob, sob, sniff, sob, blubber-py for (sniff) both of you!

May God bless you both!

tears of joy to my eyes! A day in the life, indeed! Congratulations, long life, mazel tov, and many many best wishes!! :toast::grouphug::party::grouphug::toast:

I am copying the "sign in the city clerk's office" for future reference - what a wonderful sentiment, and a remarkable truth.

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Congratulations! May you both enjoy a long and happy life together.

Love,
Allen

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I'm very happy for you both :)

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Glad you got in under the wire!