Today is the first day for the celebration of same-sex marriages in Minnesota. R.T. Rybak, the Mayor of Minneapolis, began a marathon session of weddings in Minneapolis City Hall at 12:01am and continued performing them personally until after 6:00am. A number of judges from Hennepin County also performed nuptial ceremonies. One ceremony was also performed at the Mall of America's Wedding Chapel.

For photos:

http://www.citypages.com/slideshow/minnesotas-first-same-sex...

Today is also the first day that same-sex marriages are permitted in Rhode Island.

Peace & blessings!

The Rev. Anam Chara+