Same-sex couples get married in Wash.

Jane Abbott Lighty, left, and her partner Pete-e Petersen raise their right hands as they take an oath while receiving the first marriage license for a same-sex couple in King County, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Behind Lighty and Petersen are Brendon K. Taga, left, and Jesse Page. King County Executive Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

King County Executive Dow Constantine, right, leans down to embrace Pete-e Petersen as her partner, Jane Abbott Lighty, watches after Constantine issued them the first marriage license to a same-sex couples, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

As Secretary of State Sam Reed, right, looks on, Gov. Chris Gregoire signs Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9.

Brendon K. Taga, left, and partner Jesse Page display their marriage license issued by King County Executive Dow Constantine, right, just after midnight, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Taga and Page were second in line. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

Bret Goodwin, right, kisses his partner Andy Goodwin in the lobby of the King County Administration Building shortly after the couple received one of the first same-sex marriage licenses issued in the state early, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. King County Administrator Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74, just after midnight.

Heather Kawamoto, center left, and her partner Kay Lancaster stand with their daughter, Kayleigh Kawamoto, 9, during a signing ceremony for Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gay couples can marry beginning Dec. 9. Kawamoto and Lancaster are planning to wed that day.

King County Executive Dow Constantine, right , leads a cheer as the clock strikes midnight and he can begin to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples lined-up, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. First in line are Jane Abbott Lighty, and Pete-e Petersen. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

Amy Andrews, right, smiles as she wears a veil while standing in line with her partner Jeri Andrews while waiting to be among the first to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. Amy Andrews wore the same veil during a symbolic, though not legal, marriage ceremony the couple had in 2011.

King County Executive Dow Constantine smiles as he signs a document recognizing "Marriage Equality Day" for couples who had just received some of the first marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in the state, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

King County Executive Dow Constantine holds up the first marriage license issued to a same-sex couple, Jane Abbott Lighty and Pete-e Petersen, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

As Secretary of State Sam Reed, left, and Gov. Chris Gregoire speak to couples planning to wed and other supporters of Referendum 74, a citizen-passed measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in the state, before signing the measure into law, Dec. 5, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire and Reed both signed the document at the ceremony, which allows gay couples to marry beginning Dec. 9.

Amanda Dollente, left, and her partner Kelly Middleton, both of Auburn, Wash., display their "No. 1" ticket as first in line to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed.

Melody Platt, left, and her partner Beratta Gomillion wait among the first couples in line to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. The couple are planning on getting married on their 32nd anniversary, Dec. 12.

Amy Andrews, right, smiles as she wears a veil while kissing her partner Jeri Andrews while waiting to be among the first to be issued a marriage licenses to a same-sex couple, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. Amy Andrews wore the same veil during a symbolic, though not legal, marriage ceremony the couple had in 2011.

Claudia Gorbman, left, and partner Pam Keeley wear caps both reading "bride" as they display their newly-issued marriage license, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

Couples hold flowers and bottles of champagne while waiting to be among the first to be issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed.

Couples crowd a King County office to apply for some of the first same-sex marriage licenses issued in the state, Dec. 6, 2012, in Seattle. King County Administrator Dow Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74, just after midnight.

A button celebrating the issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples is displayed, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Dec. 6, 2012, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed.

Volunteer Jane Richlovsky puts finishing touches on one of five spots in Seattle City Hall where weddings will take place the next day, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and legally-recognized weddings for gay and lesbian couples can begin in Washington state on Sunday. City Hall will host the wedding ceremonies for 140 gay and lesbian couples Sunday, with 16 volunteer judges officiating.

Cynthia Wallace, left, and partner Julie Fein spin a few dance steps as they prepare to take their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week.

Brendon Taga, left, and Jesse Page, of Vashon Island, Wash., take their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle.

Jesse Page, left, kisses spouse Brendon Taga after the couple took their wedding vows in the early morning hours in the courtroom of Judge Mary Yu in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week.

Judge Mary Yu, right, reaches to embrace Emily Cofer, left, and Sarah Cofer after declaring them wed moments after midnight in the in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage Wednesday, Dec. 5 and weddings for gay and lesbian couples began in Washington on Sunday, following the three-day waiting period after marriage licenses were issued earlier in the week.

Judge Mary Yu embraces Emily Cofer, right, and Sarah Cofer after declaring them wed moments after midnight in the King County Courthouse, becoming among the first gay couples to legally wed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle. At left, friend Anne Levinson holds the couple's daughter, Carter, age nine months.

Jessica Lee, 19, left, and Ashley Cavner, 21, from Vancouver, Wash., complete their wedding vows shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2012 in Clark County. Sunday is the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage. Minister Rob Figley presided over the wedding at the First Congregational Church in Vancouver, Wash.

Jessica Lee, 19, left, and Ashley Cavner, 21, from Vancouver, Wash., after completing their wedding vows Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2012 in Clark County.

Jessica Lee, 19, left, and Ashley Cavner, 21, from Vancouver, Wash, complete their wedding vows shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2012, in Clark County. Sunday was the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage. Minister Rob Figley presided over the wedding at the First Congregational Church in Vancouver.

"Forever ... and a day" read the undersides of Ashley Cavner's shoes as she leaps in the arms of Jessica Lee, after completing their wedding Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2012 in Clark County.

Matthew Wiltse, right, places a wedding ring on the finger of Jonathon Bashford as they took their wedding vows before Superior Court Judge Chris Wickham at the Thurston County Courthouse just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Olympia, Wash. Sunday is the first day same-sex couples can marry under Washington state's new voter-approved law allowing gay marriage.

Newlyweds Johanna Flynn, left, and Allison Kelsey wave back to well-wishers as they depart Seattle City Hall, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Seattle.