Lindsey and Jessica’s wedding weekend in Maryland: 2 families becoming 1
Posted on Apr 16, 2013 at 12:30 pm
At the end of March - in front of the backdrop of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in two landmark marriage cases - Lindsey Dawson and Jessica Chipoco married in a gorgeous outdoor ceremony in Maryland. Check out beautiful photos from their wedding!
14 Photos: Our First Valentine’s Day as a Married Couple
Posted on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:44 am
As the country continues to move forward on marriage, we take the time this week to celebrate the thousands of same-sex couples celebrating their first Valentine's Day as a married couple - and look forward to the day when all couples who want to marry can be married Valentines.
Our life in 17 photos: A gay sailor’s love story
Posted on Feb 06, 2013 at 03:00 pm
Navy Senior Chief Dwayne D. Beebe and Jonathan Franqui have fallen in love and committed their lives together - they were excited to get their marriage license in Maryland, and they look forward to their ceremony in Florida. But their marriage deserves legal respect - respect that cannot happen until all couples have the freedom to marry, and until DOMA is overturned once and for all.
VIDEO: Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo supports the freedom to marry
Posted on Feb 04, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Last night, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo became a Super Bowl champion when his team triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers in the annual championship NFL game. He used his national spotlight to shine a light on why marriage matters to same-sex couples.
Jennifer and Lexi promise their love in traditional Quaker wedding ceremony in MD
Posted on Jan 17, 2013 at 12:30 pm
In 2006, Jennifer and Lexi Chapin-Smith held a wedding ceremony in Maryland in the traditional Quaker tradition. Now, in 2013, they've had a legal ceremony, one that reaffirms their love and commitment for each other.
Photos: 7 Baltimore couples who rang in the New Year with marriage!
Posted on Jan 02, 2013 at 12:00 pm
As the freedom to marry took effect at 12:01 a.m. on New Year's Day in Maryland, ShaDonna Jackson was on hand to photograph the historic, heart-warming event in Baltimore, MD. She shared her photos, part of her "Shoot for Equality" project, with us!
Photo Retrospective: The road to the freedom to marry in Maryland!
Posted on Dec 30, 2012 at 02:45 pm
In the first hours of 2013, sam-sex couples across the state of Maryland will finally have the freedom to marry. Marriage advocates in Maryland campaigned long and hard in order to win marriage for same-sex couples. But how did we do it? Relive the road to the freedom to marry in Maryland with this photo retrospective!
Top 10 Moments for Marriage in 2012
Posted on Dec 13, 2012 at 05:00 pm
Like 2011, 2012 was a year of triumph and transformation for the freedom to marry and our campaign. While already at work on the wins we want in 2013, let's savor and take inspiration from Freedom to Marry's top ten marriage moments in 2012.
Gov. O’Malley signs marriage referendum, allows MD couples to apply for marriage licenses
Posted on Dec 06, 2012 at 11:30 am
This morning, Governor Martin O'Malley signed the necessary documents that will allow same-sex couples in Maryland to begin applying for marriage licenses. The marriage licenses will take effect beginning January 1, 2013.
Thanks to all of our straight allies for standing beside us!
Posted on Nov 13, 2012 at 03:15 pm
This week, Dan Savage launched "Straight Up Thanks," a great new Tumblr designed to acknowledge and applaud the straight people who stood up and fought for the freedom to marry in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington.