Dallas gay wedding — After 54 years as a couple, George Harris, 82, and Jack Evans, 85, are married by Judge Denise Garcia in Dallas. Photograph: Ashley Landis/AP

Same-sex marriage: meet the first 12 lovely couples to wed in holdout states

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After the supreme court made gay marriage legal across the US on Friday, couples flocked to courthouses in places that had never allowed weddings before

1. Arkansas

Earnie Matheson and Tony Chiaro.

Earnie & Tony are now officially married. First couple to do so post SCOTUS ruling. pic.twitter.com/OVxOqBTlPw
— KATV's Elicia Dover (@KATVElicia) June 26, 2015

2. Georgia

Moriah Martin and Jordyn Dolente.

And thus is history made. First same-sex marriage in Athens, Jordyn Dolente, right, and Moriah Martin. pic.twitter.com/tz3JjmMOhq
— Jim Thompson (@Jim__Thompson) June 26, 2015

Here's a photo of Jordyn Dolente and Moriah Martin after they got their marriage license in Athens. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/FO5w20nI78
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) June 26, 2015

3. Kentucky

Tadd and Benjamin Moore.

Two city employees among the first couples married -- Ben Moore and his husband Tad; Mike Slaton and husband Jake pic.twitter.com/3hcDSfuLaf
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) June 26, 2015

4. Ohio

Chris Richardson and Keith Garrett.

Chris Richardson & Keith Garrett were the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Cleveland #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/rDgnKixLTD
— Julliet 23✨ (@xo_briv) June 27, 2015

Watch first same-sex couple get married in Cleveland, OH. Keith Garrett & Chris Richardson. http://t.co/PxCUL3ryd8
— Scott Taylor (@ScottTaylor19) June 26, 2015

5. Nebraska

Kathy Pettersen and Beverly Reicks.

First same sex couple requesting license in Douglas Co is Kathy Pettersen and Beverly Reicks! Smiles a mile wide! pic.twitter.com/V5smcAamYt
— WOWT 6 News (@WOWT6News) June 26, 2015

6. Mississippi

Laurin Locke and Tiffany Brosh – marriage pending because governor put hold on licenses for 25 days.

Laurin Locke & Tiffany Brosh respond to learning same sex marriage not yet recognized in MS - according to AG Hood. pic.twitter.com/8bmKHWR06B
— Beth Alexander (@BethWJTV) June 26, 2015

7. Texas

Jack Evans and George Harrison.

FIRST MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED IN #DALLAS COUNTY #TEXAS Jack Evans & George Harrison, together 54 years! #LOVEWINS pic.twitter.com/VY7cXrFSXu
— tdub (@toddwhitley) June 26, 2015

8. Michigan

April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse.

Michigan couple who challenged gay marriage ban embraces after #SCOTUSMarriage decision @annarbornews pic.twitter.com/mxKdgINV6u
— Alex McDougall (@adougall) June 26, 2015

9. Tennessee

Nikki Von Haegen and Laura Mesnard.

First ceremony in Nashville officiated by @meganbarry2015. Photo from intrepid @WPLN intern Lily Williams. pic.twitter.com/Lt1V7jGN3t
— Blake Farmer (@flakebarmer) June 26, 2015

10. South Dakota

Misty Collins and Melisa Edison.

A small ceremony to marry Misty Collins, center, and Melisa Edison Friday in Rapid City, South Dakota. Photograph: Sean Ryan/AP

11. Missouri

Laura Zinszer and Angela Boyle.

Laura Zinszer & Angela Boyle celebrate their marriage @ BoCo Gov center. 1st same-sex couple to marry in Boone County pic.twitter.com/XTVg0jlNux
— Columbia Tribune (@columbiatribune) June 26, 2015

12. North Dakota

Trever Hill and and Jesse Masterson were the first gay couple to apply for a marriage license at Cass County courthouse, before the state imposed a delay.

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