The California Supreme Court denied a request today to put a hold on its ruling allowing same-sex marriages after the November election. Opponents of the court's May 15 ruling had asked the justices to stay the decision until Californians vote in November on a constitutional amendment that would overturn the court's decision.
The court denied the request for a stay by 4-3, the same vote by which the justices declared last month that the state law defining marriage as being between a man and a woman was unconstitutional.
The court's decision will become final June 16 at 5:00 p.m., paving the way for same-sex weddings on June 17th.
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And don't forget, if you have wedding plans, to include Equality For All in your list of calls. They have a packet of useful information for you about how to navigate the press, family, etc. and make the most of your joyous occasion to help ensure that the civil law aspect of your marriage isn't abruptly ended by a referendum in November.
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great! go CA!
I'm actually really relieved to hear this decision today. Now there is no doubt that I will be marrying Anthony in a few weeks!
Woot! Woot!
Best wishes to you and Anthony!
Whoo hoo! This is a fantastic step.
I just got an email today from an organization who is opposed to same-sex marriage. They are trying to get people together to rally and vote against same-sex marriage in California, so we have a fight on our hands.
Hopefully voters will vote to allow everyone to love and marry who they choose.
Not being a stranger to quick post-ruling civil wedding planning, may I say two things:
1) If you can afford it, the concierges at the Four Seasons can be worth their weight in gold at times like these, especially if yours will be a destination event and
2) Congratulations!
Super sweet!