25 Awesome Portraits Of Couples Just Married In Washington State

[trailmonkee]

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(all 25 at the link.... here are a few for now..... I am not responsible for anybody that might cry a little on their laptop....)





































and a bonus pic I found on Jackbeck's post



And Finally:

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. My heart is smiling.....

rec

[goclark]

29. K for happiness!

[progressoid]

2. Rec.

Wonderful.

[dballance]

3. Okay I'm crying.

How can you not?

[LittleGirl]

44. me too! so much happiness!

love it.

[connecticut yankee]

61. I always cry at weddings.

[freeplessinseattle]

4. Beautiful, thank you

So proud today

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

5. It'a a beautiful thing.

[Agschmid]

6. Woohooo kick. n/t

[sabrina 1]

7. So many smiling faces.

Someone I know did not live to see this. I wish he had.

[trailmonkee]

8. .

sorry

[xxqqqzme]

9. The happiness in that room

must have lifted it off the ground. So infectious.



Is that Dan Savage in picture 8?

[Logical]

10. I am not crying dammit! Just allergys! n-t

[Whovian]

11. How very wonderful for these people. K&R

[sheshe2]

12. Aaah Trailmonkee

Thank you!

That was just beautiful!

Hand me a tissue please!

[Th1onein]

13. I am not gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender

None of the above. And, before I came to DU, I couldn't have cared less about these people's rights. Not that I fought against them; I just didn't care, one way or another. For the most part, it was because I didn't see that they had any less rights than any of the rest of us. It was here, on DU, that I found out that that wasn't true.

And, it was here that my heart was touched, and I realized that, although different from me, lgbt human beings are the same. They want to love and be loved; have a family, a home, children, jobs, a marriage, security. And, when we allow them to be deprived of those things, those basic rights, we pave the way for those rights to be taken from any of us, and all of us.

Congrats to the newly wedded. I am so happy for them. And, for the rest of us.

[Science Geek]

23. Thank you!

That has to be one of the nicest things I've ever heard anyone say.
Just the recognition that we need the same things that everyone needs.
And, that you care! That simple fact may seem trivial to some, but it isn't trivial at all.
Leastwise not to me! Not to some kid who may be at the end of his rope.
Just knowing that people can move from indifference to caring and concern
gives me real hope. I mean that truly. I found your words to be very touching.

[Th1onein]

64. You're welcome, Science Geek.

It's hard to look at the pictures and not understand, isn't it? This isn't the first set of wedding pictures from lgbt nuptials I've looked at, and they ALWAYS touch my heart. We really lose a lot as people, and as a society, when we discriminate against those who are not like "normals." (No such thing as "normal," but you know what I mean.) Because life, in all forms, is so rich simply because of all of the differences between us. Such a pity that we don't celebrate them.

[Politicub]

71. The Pflag group in the pride parade gets the most cheers

I appreciate your post and it touched me deeply.

[Th1onein]

79. Glad to hear it. And, the people are waking up, even if our politicians aren't.

Pflag is parents of lesbian and gay? I've heard of it, but not sure what it is.

[Doctor_J]

93. Same here

but my critical thinking skills and the experience of having lived through the 60's allowed me to quickly correlate the current anti-gay crusade with the campaign against rights for blacks 2 generations ago. conservatives always find targets for PC hatred to bring their faithful to the polls.

[Aristus]

14. Got a little something in my eye...

But I'm smiling, too!

As a straight ally in the fight for LGTB rights, I'm very happy for all of them. Life is good...

[SunSeeker]

15. Wow, what they say about couples starting to look alike after years together sure is true--

it appears especially when they are the same sex. So cute!

[Rockyj]

31. Its above noticible...

they all look like twins! SWEET!

[Lugnut]

16. How beautiful! n/t

[EileenFB]

17. I love how these pictures smack in the face

of stereotypes that have always been associated with what a Gay/Lesbian person looks like.

A big congrats to all those newly married couples.

[proReality]

18. Look at all that happy

It's beautiful.

[awoke_in_2003]

19. Thank you...

for all the pics of beautiful, happy people. I am a happily married straight man. I am happy others, who couldn't before, can have the happiness I have. We have come far in my lifetime- we must keep moving forward.

[awoke_in_2003]

20. And as to that pic...

"32 years"- how can anyone in their right mind not consider this a married couple? I have been with my wife 20 years, married for 18 of that. Those ladies have me beat by 14. How can anyone in their right mind say it isn't a committed relationship?

[Warren DeMontague]

22. "how can anyone in their right mind not consider this a married couple"- they can't.

And hopefully, soon, in every state is this nation it won't legally matter even if they do.

[awoke_in_2003]

54. I hope so, too...

Yesterday was my sister and sister-in-law's one year anniversary. She found a good one- I have never seen my sis so happy. Hell, she even makes it to family events on time now (she is known for always being at least an hour late )

[Warren DeMontague]

21. BEAUTIFUL.

That's moving.

[vlyons]

24. woo-woo

wonderful. How could anyone object to people loving one another and formally committing to a loving relationship?

[Le Taz Hot]

25. What a great thread.

Lost of pictures of happy people!

[kag]

26. Thank you so much for posting these.

I am at once incredibly happy that they can now express their love for each other as I have always been able to...

and incredibly angry that that right has been withheld from them for so long.

But on this joyful day I will choose to revel in the former and commit myself to working toward a world where the latter no longer exists for anyone in any state.

Thank you again.

[sarge43]

27. Mazel tov to all the adorable couples

Love, laughter and long life together. Your love and joy warms the heart.

[JimDandy]

28. Not quite yet....

These are marriage licenses only. WA has a 3 day waiting period, so they the earliest they can actually marry will be midnight Sunday morning. Yaaaay for them and congrats to all of WA for defeating the ugly referendum.

[trailmonkee]

30. my wife and i didn't have a lot of $ early on....

And seeing all these courthouse marriages, brings back some really good memories for me

[JimDandy]

55. Yes, a justice of the peace

is a quick and inexpensive way to seal your love. The happiness in these photos is contagious.

[HappyMe]

32. Oh! So much love and happiness

in that room! It's like the warmth of a fireplace coming through the computer screen!

Much health, love and happiness for years and years to them all! Mazel tov!

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

33. A practical question: Are the marriages recognized by the feds?

Can they file a joint tax return?

Do they qualify for survivor Social Security benefits?

Best wishes to all.

[obamanut2012]

38. no

Because of DOMA, which is against the Constitution.

[ellie]

34. Is that Dan Savage in pic #8?

Congratulations to all of the happy couples!

[trailmonkee]

35. it is! thanks for pointing that out... here's a video

[MineralMan]

36. Wonderful!

Let's work to make this possible everywhere.

[Fla Dem]

37. Awesome! Just Awesome!! n/t

[libodem]

39. ahhhhh

[lunatica]

40. These make me cry

It's been such a long hard fight!

[bettyellen]

41. Wow- Beautiful!!!

[MrScorpio]

42. What's amazing is how much these couples resemble each other…

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Like soul mates.

Now they're as free to be with each other and love each other like anyone else can.

[trailmonkee]

46. crazy huh?

[Samantha]

78. I was headed to the bottom of the thread to post exactly that

Amazing, really, in so many instances the similarity in looks. So similar they looked related to each other. But all of these couples looked like they really belonged together. Most of all, they looked so happy.

Sam

[cliffordu]

43. These pictures have me weeping with absolute joy.

K&R.

[tandot]

45. Beautiful pictures :)

Congrats to all the couples!

[AzDar]

47. Warms the cockles of this cynical heart...

[Bohunk68]

48. When I saw the pic of the two bearded men this am

this is what went through my mind, "Gimme all your lovin', all your hugs and kisses, too." With thanks to ZZTop.

[hifiguy]

49. Awwww. That is so sweet.

Even this moldy old cynic got a little misty.

[Aerows]

50. That is what love and commitment looks like

It brings tears to my eyes. I look forward to the day when all states do what Washington State did so bravely, and so honorably.

Love and commitment are not evil things. Preventing love and commitment are evil things.

[Scuba]

51. Stereotype smashed ...

[Ikonoklast]

52. I guess that old saw about couples that have been together for years start looking alike

just might be true!

I know that was supposedly about heterosexual couples, but it looks like it just might have some bit of a factual basis behind it, no matter the sexual orientation.

[Crowman1979]

53. Glad to see that Jackie Broyles finally came out of the closet.

I'm kidding! Congrats to all of those lovely couples.

[CrispyQ]

56. Beautiful, every one!

[Beacool]

57. Great pics, thanks.

I particularly liked the one of the rugged looking guys in the last pic.

[liberalmuse]

58. I'm proud to live in a state like WA.

Marriage sort of depresses me, but when I see couples like this who've had to fight for that right, it makes me think twice about my marriage willies.

[liberalmuse]

59. Aaaaand...

Longtime couples really do start to look alike, LOL. Loving these pics. Who is chopping onions in here?

[secondwind]

60. I am forever touched by all these beautiful photos... Congratulations to all!

[tclambert]

62. The picture I want to see is Rick Santorum crying . . .

in the arms of Pat Robertson.

[shenmue]

76. We can dream.

It will happen!

[Gumboot]

63. I hear a crescendo of footsteps...

... it must be freedom on the march!

[mountain grammy]

65. As Tiny Tim said "God Bless us, everyone!"

[amuse bouche]

66. Just beautiful

Congrats lovers

[shireen]

67. pretty awesome

esp. the last few that showed couples with kids.

Congratulations.

[ReRe]

68. An ocean of smiles!

Thanks so much, trailmonkee for uploading these and the link.

[Rain Mcloud]

69. Yep,I shed a happy cloud tear or two.

America living up to its promises and obligations,at last.
I am(what ever the Scottish equivalent of)ver klempt.
Congratulations to all!

[Politicub]

70. I'm so happy for all of them!!!

And crying like a baby.

[AtheistCrusader]

72. Look at what a recognition of rights can do. Look at those smiles.

Due Process, Equal Protection. I can't express how happy I am that my fellow Washingtonians passed this referendum.

[SouthernLiberal]

73. Maybe a little misty-eyed....

But there is now way I could cry over these pictures. On the other hand, I haven't smiled this much over a DU post in... oh... EVER! These are beautiful pictures of incredibly happy events. I wish the very best for each and every one of these couples.

[rainin]

74. Just beautiful!

Congratulations to all of you!

[shenmue]

75. I has a happy. :)

Win and awesome!

[glinda]

77. These are wonderful pics. Thanks!

[MotherPetrie]

80. Beautiful, K&R!

[bowens43]

81. Fantastic!!

[MAD Dave]

82. Beautiful

The pics of the men in beards at the end made me giggle.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

83. Some of those couples look as if they've been waiting a long time

A couple of Sundays ago, when we had our usual blessings for birthdays, anniversaries, and those about to travel, one of the gay couples who attend our church came forward. Although same-sex marriage is not legal in Minnesota, those two men had been together for forty years. I hope they can live long enough to have a state-recognized marriage here.

[Odin2005]

84. That little boy with the camera just kills me!

He's so happy! The little one's are naturally tolerant, you have to be "carefully taught" to hate.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

85. All my best to every last one of them! It's

nice to see the joy and happiness on all of those beautiful faces!

[Tab]

86. Love the two guys in the beards.

But notice how many of the first half look the same as each other? Not implying anything, just pointing it out. Struck me as unusual.

More power to them! So sorry some of them had to wait this long. And that's assuming it stays legal.

[grahamhgreen]

87. Just remember, we had to fight Obama on this, of course

he did come around.

We still got to push him on a host of other issues too - like getting back to a 94% tax on the rich and increasing capital gains, etc.....

"Obama told MTV he believes marriage is "between a man and a woman" and that he is "not in favor of gay marriage."

"I’ve stated my opposition to this. I think it’s unnecessary," Obama told MTV. "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage."

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2008/11/obama-on-mtv-i/

We've got to push him, and push harder than the R's are pushing in the other direction.

[Doctor_J]

92. Two questions on this

1. Did he "come around", or feel like he needed your votes?
2. Why does he pay any attention at all to what the R's say/want?

[grahamhgreen]

94. My take is that he's a straight up corporatist opportunist, but will bend to the will

of the people if he's pushed hard enough.

1. Needed votes.

2. He's not really on our side.

[stuntcat]

88. every single picture makes me cry.. :)

oh my gosh, happy tears Love is so good

[a la izquierda]

89. I so hope that this happiness can be shared nationwide someday.

Congratulations to all the happy couples. Perhaps someday my mom and her partner and my uncle and his partner can join them.

[oberliner]

90. What a wonderful thread

Here's hoping this becomes the law of the land in all 50 states.

[Doctor_J]

91. Is it wrong to hate those who fight against these peoples' happiness

(not to mention their equality)?

A big FU to Fox News, hate Radio, and everyone who pays attention to them.