Congratulations, Erik and David! May you have a long and loving marriage.

[Tsiyu]

This makes me so happy. Who would have ever believed it?

Last time I saw the member of the couple with whom I'm acquainted, we were taking silly pictures in goofy sunglasses. I can't believe you're a husband now!

A toast to a long and wonderful marriage!

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"They were like, I never thought I would hear that in my lifetime," Obermiller joked. "That sentence, 'I am getting married on Monday in Alabama.' They did not think that sentence existed, but it does."

Obermiller manages a local Starbucks while Roby is an artist-in-residence at UAB. They met three and half years ago at a gym in Tennessee.

While they don't think marriage will change their feelings for each other, it could change how the world sees their relationship. Sometimes it's a small thing, like they couldn't get a family plan at the gym. But sometimes it's bigger, like wanting to visit each other at the hospital. Roby has had a lot of operations.

"Sometimes only family members can come in," said Roby. "That's crucial in a relationship that works. We have to be not only supportive of each other, but supported by our state, our country and our loved ones."

[csziggy]

1. Congratulations to the happy couple!

May they have many years together.

[Tsiyu]

2. Thanks for them!

It's amazing to realize this hurdle is actually being successfully jumped, even in the South.

Great couple, and I agree on the many years!

[merrily]

3. Congrats to them and everyone who finally gets to marry.

I wish that burn-y wet stuff would spilling out of my eyes!

[Tsiyu]

5. I know...darn onions in here....

With all of the hatred in the world, it's a fine feeling to see love win this time.

[Rex]

4. Salute!

[Tsiyu]

6. Indeed!

It's a joyous time!

[Rex]

7. Here is to a long and loving relationship!

[Tsiyu]

8. I know they appreciate it, Rex!