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Same-sex marriage: the first couples to wed in holdout states Same-sex marriage: meet the first 12 lovely couples to wed in holdout states
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1. Arkansas1. Arkansas
Earnie Matheson and Tony Chiaro.Earnie Matheson and Tony Chiaro.
Earnie & Tony are now officially married. First couple to do so post SCOTUS ruling. pic.twitter.com/OVxOqBTlPwEarnie & Tony are now officially married. First couple to do so post SCOTUS ruling. pic.twitter.com/OVxOqBTlPw
2. Georgia2. Georgia
Moriah Martin and Jordyn Dolente.Moriah Martin and Jordyn Dolente.
And thus is history made. First same-sex marriage in Athens, Jordyn Dolente, right, and Moriah Martin. pic.twitter.com/tz3JjmMOhqAnd thus is history made. First same-sex marriage in Athens, Jordyn Dolente, right, and Moriah Martin. pic.twitter.com/tz3JjmMOhq
Here's a photo of Jordyn Dolente and Moriah Martin after they got their marriage license in Athens. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/FO5w20nI78Here's a photo of Jordyn Dolente and Moriah Martin after they got their marriage license in Athens. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/FO5w20nI78
3. Kentucky3. Kentucky
Tadd and Benjamin Moore.Tadd and Benjamin Moore.
Two city employees among the first couples married -- Ben Moore and his husband Tad; Mike Slaton and husband Jake pic.twitter.com/3hcDSfuLafTwo city employees among the first couples married -- Ben Moore and his husband Tad; Mike Slaton and husband Jake pic.twitter.com/3hcDSfuLaf
4. Ohio4. Ohio
Chris Richardson and Keith Garrett.Chris Richardson and Keith Garrett.
Chris Richardson & Keith Garrett were the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Cleveland #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/rDgnKixLTDChris Richardson & Keith Garrett were the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Cleveland #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/rDgnKixLTD
Watch first same-sex couple get married in Cleveland, OH. Keith Garrett & Chris Richardson. http://t.co/PxCUL3ryd8Watch first same-sex couple get married in Cleveland, OH. Keith Garrett & Chris Richardson. http://t.co/PxCUL3ryd8
5. Nebraska5. Nebraska
Kathy Pettersen and Beverly Reicks.Kathy Pettersen and Beverly Reicks.
First same sex couple requesting license in Douglas Co is Kathy Pettersen and Beverly Reicks! Smiles a mile wide! pic.twitter.com/V5smcAamYtFirst same sex couple requesting license in Douglas Co is Kathy Pettersen and Beverly Reicks! Smiles a mile wide! pic.twitter.com/V5smcAamYt
6. Mississippi6. Mississippi
Laurin Locke and Tiffany Brosh – marriage pending because governor put hold on licenses for 25 days.Laurin Locke and Tiffany Brosh – marriage pending because governor put hold on licenses for 25 days.
Laurin Locke & Tiffany Brosh respond to learning same sex marriage not yet recognized in MS - according to AG Hood. pic.twitter.com/8bmKHWR06BLaurin Locke & Tiffany Brosh respond to learning same sex marriage not yet recognized in MS - according to AG Hood. pic.twitter.com/8bmKHWR06B
7. Texas7. Texas
Jack Evans and George Harrison.Jack Evans and George Harrison.
FIRST MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED IN #DALLAS COUNTY #TEXAS Jack Evans & George Harrison, together 54 years! #LOVEWINS pic.twitter.com/VY7cXrFSXuFIRST MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED IN #DALLAS COUNTY #TEXAS Jack Evans & George Harrison, together 54 years! #LOVEWINS pic.twitter.com/VY7cXrFSXu
8. Michigan8. Michigan
April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse.April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse.
Michigan couple who challenged gay marriage ban embraces after #SCOTUSMarriage decision @annarbornews pic.twitter.com/mxKdgINV6uMichigan couple who challenged gay marriage ban embraces after #SCOTUSMarriage decision @annarbornews pic.twitter.com/mxKdgINV6u
9. Tennessee9. Tennessee
Nikki Von Haegen and Laura Mesnard.Nikki Von Haegen and Laura Mesnard.
First ceremony in Nashville officiated by @meganbarry2015. Photo from intrepid @WPLN intern Lily Williams. pic.twitter.com/Lt1V7jGN3tFirst ceremony in Nashville officiated by @meganbarry2015. Photo from intrepid @WPLN intern Lily Williams. pic.twitter.com/Lt1V7jGN3t
10. South Dakota10. South Dakota
Misty Collins and Melisa Edison.Misty Collins and Melisa Edison.
11. Missouri11. Missouri
Laura Zinszer and Angela Boyle.Laura Zinszer and Angela Boyle.
Laura Zinszer & Angela Boyle celebrate their marriage @ BoCo Gov center. 1st same-sex couple to marry in Boone County pic.twitter.com/XTVg0jlNuxLaura Zinszer & Angela Boyle celebrate their marriage @ BoCo Gov center. 1st same-sex couple to marry in Boone County pic.twitter.com/XTVg0jlNux
12. North Dakota12. North Dakota
Trever Hill and and Jesse Masterson were the first gay couple to apply for a marriage license at Cass County courthouse, before the state imposed a delay.Trever Hill and and Jesse Masterson were the first gay couple to apply for a marriage license at Cass County courthouse, before the state imposed a delay.