(Photo via Twitter)
Yesterday we brought you news of the first same-sex couples to say "I do" in the Sunshine State. Today, same-sex couples have continued to wed across the state while Republican officials have largely either given up (e.g. Pam Bondi) or remained silent. As wedding bells ring in Florida, check out 20 of the best Twitter pics showing what equality looks like, AFTER THE JUMP…
1st gay couple marries in #DaytonaBeach. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/ku2Wwfa25C
— news-journalonline (@dbnewsjournal) January 6, 2015
Pasco's first gay couple to be married met 29 years ago at a church dance in Tampa. "This is historic!" #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/3oAZxVqIBM
— Claire McNeill (@clairemcneill) January 6, 2015
We got our marriage license in St. Lucie County! #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/P4ihQx5WKr
— Maureen Kenyon (@_MaureenKenyon_) January 6, 2015
Couples wait outside the Hillsborough County Courthouse to get marriage licenses. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/lYLvh2n67x
— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) January 6, 2015
Just received our marriage license in St. Petersburg, Fl and had the coolest Deputy Clerk ever! 🙂 #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/QniLIdYz4I
— Shan Lyons (@ShanLyons) January 6, 2015
Detective David Currie of the Broward County Sheriff's Office married Aeron Woodard. #FLmarriage #samesexmarriage pic.twitter.com/D0JX20Fw5C
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
At midnight, gay marriage became legal in Florida, and weddings began shortly afterward. http://t.co/kZfkLfUjxJ pic.twitter.com/1edBEGkVqa
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) January 6, 2015
Cristina Gonzalez and Joy Dettorre, both of Fort Lauderdale, will soon be officially wife and wife. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/5pk0SJACXy
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
As of today, #samesexmarriage is legal in the state of #Florida http://t.co/XGDEolnCRZ pic.twitter.com/DAcjeAP911
— Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) January 6, 2015
Great photo! John & Shel Goldstein were married today in Delray Beach, #Florida. http://t.co/0NHAcNDgwS #FLMarriage pic.twitter.com/oHwFzSJvgk
— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) January 6, 2015
First group marriage happened at 2 a.m. at the Broward Courthouse. pic.twitter.com/a160KTxwIG
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
Abdel Magid and Anthony Butera are planning a honey moon in Italy! #FLmarriage #samesexmarriage pic.twitter.com/WA2rPZf3fy
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
Brenda Cuevas, left, and Shirley Winslow were the first same-sex couple married in Hillsborough County. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/nLZdD6cu4p
— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) January 6, 2015
Another religious ceremony in front of the courthouse. This time is a double wedding. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/nkadi2XPlI
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
Steve Allegra and John Anderson are the first same-sex couple to be married at Alachua County Courthouse.#FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/1UztneNnfq
— The Alligator (@TheAlligator) January 6, 2015
Jonathan Viera and Victor Fernandez wanted to get married today to be part of history. #FLmarriage #SameSexMarriage pic.twitter.com/FYNMrGF1i9
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
Nadege Augustin and Crystal Evans will get married at the 3 a.m. They've been together for 6 years. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/VfqSf8asHj
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
John and Frank Duffy-Sweeney chose their outfits based the clothes they found that could fit their son. #FLmarriage pic.twitter.com/3345Mv6AmM
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015
Diane Hinckley and her partner April Bates kiss before marrying in St. Pete. "I couldn't be happier," Hinckley said. pic.twitter.com/el4KMDO5V9
— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) January 6, 2015
Same-sex marriage details: What about Disney shirts for your big day? #FLmarriage #SameSexMarriage pic.twitter.com/VqNQeDfqRy
— Barbara C. Duarte (@babicorb) January 6, 2015