In case you don’t live in Indiana and/or don’t follow the news, yesterday Indiana became the latest state to have its same-sex marriage ban overturned by a federal judge. The judge didn’t put a stay on the ruling, meaning many county clerks started issuing marriage licenses right away! This ruling is likely to be put on hold soon while the decision gets appealed, so a crap ton of excited couples swarmed the clerk’s office here in Indianapolis to get hitched while they still could.
Well…we were one of those couples!!!
My wife Kristin and I had a wedding ceremony (you know…pretty dresses, vows, cake, dancing, etc.) almost 3 years ago but we never made it legal until now so we’re pretty excited. Our original wedding is still our “real” anniversary in our eyes, but I’m glad we took advantage of this awesome opportunity to be a part of history! There were so many happy people there with their friends and family, and every time a couple walked down the hall with their marriage certificate, the crowd clapped. (I felt like a celebrity. It was pretty awesome.)
left to right: waiting in line; finally getting to the doors of the clerk’s office, filling out our application (YAY!)
Just to be clear, being a part of history is not quite as romantic as it sounds. We stood in line in a hot hallway for nearly 3 hours. No flowers, no music, no wedding party. We exchanged generic vows in a tiny office with someone we didn’t know. But hey, the important part of marriage isn’t the wedding day; it’s the rest of your lives. I already knew that, but yesterday was a good reminder.
The best part of the whole experience was the fact that everyone at the Clerk’s Office was amazing. We were in there at 8:30 PM, and they didn’t seem at all upset that they were supposed to have clocked out 4 hours earlier. The County Clerk Elizabeth White was walking around, personally congratulating couples, including us. People were upbeat and seemed legitimately happy to be there. Judging by the line that was still there when we left at 9:00, they still had a couple hours ahead of them!
Even the police officer who was controlling the crowds was awesome. He said things like, “I know it’s hot in here, but love is worth the heat, right?” So adorable.
Now to the part you really want to see…what I wore! This is really something I would have worn on any random day, but the fact that I got married in it makes it special, right?
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!
So sweet that everyone seemed to be so loving! Congrats!!
Congratulations! It’s exciting to see this happening in stodgy old Indiana 😉 I wish Florida would catch up!
So happy for you! And the fact that everyone was so kind and loving for you all there waiting! Congrats!
So happy for you both!! It was a wonderful day for the people of Indiana, and for you two special ladies. 🙂
I am SO glad you guys got in to do it last night. I love that you wrote about your experience, too – sounds like Marion county was juuuust a bit more crowded than Hamilton!
You were always married in my eyes, but this is just extra sweet. I can barely type this through the tears. Can’t wait to see you guys this weekend and celebrate double time!
YAY! Congratulations! And tons of kudos to the state of Indiana for making this possible! PS your print mixing is on point in this outfit, I love it!
Congrats!
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Yay for you, and yay for Indiana!!!
Congratulations! Now you have reason to celebrate two anniversaries each year!
I am just so proud of our state yesterday! What an exciting, exciting day! It’s not everyone that gets to have TWO wedding anniversaries! (more presents, right?) 😉 Congrats again!
this is amazing! congratulations to you and your lovely wife 🙂
So happy for you, Sarah! You two are adorable, and I’m so thrilled you had the opportunity to make your love official. It’s definitely all about love and the rest of your lives together <3. Congratulations! (And way to go, Indiana!)
Congratulations! It is so wonderful as states overturn bans and accept, even embrace (perhaps) equality.
oh my goodness, congrats! so happy for you. what an amazing day and yes, the outfit is what i really came here to see 😉 much love to you both! xx
Congratulations, that is so awesome! My sister can’t get married yet where we live (fl) but hopefully soon!
congrats! This is waaaaay special! xoxox
Congrats! How wonderful to make it legal and now you can celebrate two anniversaries, right?! 🙂 You looked gorgeous!
Congratulations to you both! What an incredible day for you – getting married AND making history! Tears!
Congratulations! And nice ensemble! (that’s a double entendre… I live in a French town)
(ps. Sorry people have been assholes for so long.)
That is so awesome! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! I got back to work on Wednesday from lunch to hear the news about marriage equality in this state and was so thrilled!
Huge congratulations!
Congratulations!!
Congrats! I’m glad everyone was so supportive!!
-AJ
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Oh my gosh you two are adorable. CONGRATULATIONS!
Great post! Congratulations! I am so happy kika was part of your wedding!