by Chris Bodenner
A reader sent us the above screenshot yesterday evening, prior to the state putting a temporary halt on marriage licenses following late-Friday’s big news:
I got a call last night from my mom after the judge in Michigan struck down the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage. My brother’s in-laws, who had been “married” for about 25 years (same last name and everything), were finally getting the chance to remove the scare quotes. Their friends were so ready; it’s like we had all just been waiting for someone to give the nod. They went to the clerk’s office in Ypsilanti early this morning and had a home ceremony shortly thereafter, with every local friend happily tagging along and cheering.
I’m not local anymore, but my dad called me just prior to the ceremony and, all the way from NYC, I got to witness them being united in the religious tradition of their choosing. Sorry for the poor picture, but believe me, it was awesome. A beautiful couple with a beautiful modern love.
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