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First same-sex weddings in Washington

  • SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Nancy Monahan, right, a retired Coast Guard petty officer, shares a laugh with her wife, Deb Needham, after their wedding at City Hall on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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    Same-Sex Couples Legally Wed in Seattle

    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Nancy Monahan, right, a retired Coast Guard petty officer, shares a laugh with her wife, Deb Needham, after their wedding at City Hall on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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  • SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Paul Beppler (R) and his husband Terry Gilbert participate in a group first dance at "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. The two were married today after 12 years together. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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    Same-Sex Couples Legally Wed in Seattle

    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Paul Beppler (R) and his husband Terry Gilbert participate in a group first dance at "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. The two were married today after 12 years together. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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  • SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Steve Rubio shares an emotional first dance with his husband Sonny Feldman during "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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    Same-Sex Couples Legally Wed in Seattle

    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Steve Rubio shares an emotional first dance with his husband Sonny Feldman during "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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  • SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Newlyweds Cathi Korth and Kathryn Antonetti raise a glass during a ceremonial toast at "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. They have been together for 25 years, 11 months, and 13 days. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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    Same-Sex Couples Legally Wed in Seattle

    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Newlyweds Cathi Korth and Kathryn Antonetti raise a glass during a ceremonial toast at "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. They have been together for 25 years, 11 months, and 13 days. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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  • SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Washington Sen. Ed Murray (D) (R) announces his engagement to his partner Michael Shiosaki during "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. Murray is heavily involved in pushing for LGBT civil rights legislation. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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    Same-Sex Couples Legally Wed in Seattle

    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Washington Sen. Ed Murray (D) (R) announces his engagement to his partner Michael Shiosaki during "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. Murray is heavily involved in pushing for LGBT civil rights legislation. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
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  • Washington Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings (ABC News)
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    Washington Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings

    Washington Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings (ABC News)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Nancy Monahan, right, a retired Coast Guard petty officer, shares a laugh with her wife, Deb Needham, after their wedding at City Hall on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Paul Beppler (R) and his husband Terry Gilbert participate in a group first dance at "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. The two were married today after 12 years together. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Steve Rubio shares an emotional first dance with his husband Sonny Feldman during "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Newlyweds Cathi Korth and Kathryn Antonetti raise a glass during a ceremonial toast at "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. They have been together for 25 years, 11 months, and 13 days. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 9: Washington Sen. Ed Murray (D) (R) announces his engagement to his partner Michael Shiosaki during "A Wedding Reception for All," which was attended by hundreds and held at the Paramount Theatre on December 9, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Today is the first day that same-sex couples can legally wed in Washington state. Murray is heavily involved in pushing for LGBT civil rights legislation. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Washington Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings (ABC News)

Hundreds of well-wishers braved cold and rain to celebrate 133 weddings at Seattle City Hall on Sunday, marking the first day that same-sex couples could marry in Washington state.