Same-sex marriages are taking place in California for the first time since 2008, and “easy on the eyes” Attorney General Kamala Harris wasted no time in performing the nuptials for Proposition 8 plaintiffs Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier. Harris’ tweet announcing the wedding was retweeted more than 1,000 times in the first hour.
Woman sure is press-savvy. “@KamalaHarris: About to marry the #Prop8 plaintiffs Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier. Wedding bells are ringing!"
— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) June 28, 2013
@KamalaHarris You are a total rock star! Want to see you run national…count me in!
— Tanya L. Domi (@tanyadomi) June 28, 2013
Other high-profile politicians were quick to get in on the event as well, present or not.
9th Circuit ends stay on #marriageequality, effective immediately. Thrilled loving couples now equal in CA. Can't wait for SF pride!
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 28, 2013
Same-sex marriage is now the law in California! #prop8
— Jerry Brown (@JerryBrownGov) June 28, 2013
CA AG Kamala Harris about to marry Berkeley plaintiffs in Prop 8 case. #BREAKING #Prop8 @KTVU pic.twitter.com/qjzo7pFbh5
— David Stevenson (@DStevensonSF) June 28, 2013
CA AG Kamala Harris will be officiating the Marriage of Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier at SF City Hall.
— Sergio Quintana (@svqjournalist) June 28, 2013
I’m crying about a wedding I’m not even at. (In the middle of hobby lobby no less) congrats Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier. #EQUALTY
— CJ (@ATXChristina) June 28, 2013
@goodasyou Kamala Harris is marrying Kristin Perry/Sandra Stier right now… 🙂 And I'm in my office bawling… Happy F'ng Pride Everyone!
— Maggie 4NoH8 (@Maggie4NoH8) June 28, 2013
I have chills! So exciting! “@KamalaHarris: About to marry the #Prop8 plaintiffs Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier. Wedding bells are ringing!”
— Amy Shey Jacobs (@chandelierevent) June 28, 2013
See, the government can get things done quickly when it wants to.
First couple in #sf getting marriage license after #prop8 overturned, court lifts stay. pic.twitter.com/GJNHwUdOFa
— John Coté (@johnwcote) June 28, 2013
History in the making. AG Kamala Harris preparing to marry Kris Perry and Sandra Stier in #SF. #prop8 pic.twitter.com/bQV488zrNC
— John Coté (@johnwcote) June 28, 2013
Kristin Perry and Sandy Stier have just received their marriage licenses from the SF County Clerk. pic.twitter.com/mCgdJauRIK
— Sergio Quintana (@svqjournalist) June 28, 2013
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ABC7 live streaming wedding of #Prop8 plaintiffs, Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier. CA AG @KamalaHarris presiding: http://t.co/3a198GJsCK
— Laurie Snyder (@laurie_snyder) June 28, 2013
Kris Perry & Sandy Stier now on their way to Mayor's balcony to be married. #Breaking #prop8 @KTVU pic.twitter.com/7l0N8guDnP
— David Stevenson (@DStevensonSF) June 28, 2013
Couple comes out to Mayor's balcony to cheers & applause from 100s. #BREAKING #prop8 @KTVU pic.twitter.com/CB5nMSbbLG
— David Stevenson (@DStevensonSF) June 28, 2013
Expect similar if lower-profile scenes all weekend as San Francisco City Hall prepares for an influx of couples.
City Hall open til 8p, 9-5p Sat & Sun for weddings. #BREAKING #prop8 @KTVU
— David Stevenson (@DStevensonSF) June 28, 2013
Breaking: SF City hall will stay open til 8 p.m. tonight, and be open 9-5 Sat & Sun, for marriage licenses, per KGO TV.
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) June 28, 2013
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