Politics & Government

The First Same-Sex Marriages in Virginia: Social Shares

Pictures from the first ceremonies Monday after a challenge to same-sex marriage was turned away by the U.S. Supreme Court.

After a surprise decision from the U.S. Supreme Court Monday morning turning away an appeal from Virginia, same-sex couples began marrying Monday afternoon at courthouses across the state.

In the photo above, Nicole Pries, left, and Lindsey Oliver were first to marry at a Richmond Court building.

Scroll through the pictures below to see more couples, or see all the pictures here.

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