While George Takei and Brad Altmanbrought a good dose of star power to West Hollywood Park where marriage licenses were being issued for gay and lesbian couples, I talked with local couples who braved the early morning heat to stand in line for their marriage licenses. As we’ve already reported, couples starting lining up at 7 a.m this morning and there was a tangible feel of excitement in the air to be among the first couples to marry in Los Angeles. Check out the following videos:
Excited gay and lesbian couples cheer as they file into the West Hollywood Park auditorium to apply for their marriage licenses:
A couple from Pasadena, CA shares why they chose to be among the first to marry in West Hollywood: They’ve been together for 12 years:
Couples from Synagogue BCC in Los Angeles share their excitement in getting married today:
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