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

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

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.