With the marriage certificates issued to gay couples becoming valid on Sunday, it was a day of marriage across Washington. In Seattle, Gov. Chris Gregoire, Mayor Mike McGinn and others turned out the Paramount for a group wedding reception celebrating marriage equality. Photos by Catherine AnstettPublished on December 10, 2012
Deb Needham and retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nancy Monahan were among the first to be married at City Hall Sunday morning.
Deb Needham and retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nancy Monahan were among the first to be married at City Hall Sunday morning.
Deb Needham and retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nancy Monahan were among the first to be married at City Hall Sunday morning.
Deb Needham and retired U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nancy Monahan were among the first to be married at City Hall Sunday morning.
The program included an acoustic set by Mary Lambert.
The program included an acoustic set by Mary Lambert.
The program included an acoustic set by Mary Lambert.
The program included an acoustic set by Mary Lambert.
The program included an acoustic set by Mary Lambert.
State Senator Ed Murray and partner Michael Shiosaki.
State Senator Ed Murray and partner Michael Shiosaki.
State Senator Ed Murray and partner Michael Shiosaki.
Choklate sang At Last for the newlyweds’ first dance. That song was never more relevant, since some couples have waited decades for this day.
The first dance.
The first dance.
The first dance.
