Photos: A look back at the beginning of gay marriage in Arizona
A federal judge struck down Arizona's ban on same-sex marriage on Oct. 17, 2014.Â
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Vaniessia Godinez, left, and Yazmin Mazon kiss after the tow were married by Rev. Owen Chandler at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
Gay marriage in Arizona
A tearful Stephanie Ludwig, left, hugs her wife Juanita Rountree right after the two exchanged vow on the steps of the Pima County Superior Court as night falls on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Nathan Peterson, left, walks with his dads George Bradbury and C.M. Peterson along Church after George and C.M. got their marriage licenses at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014. The two men plane to wed Saturday.
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Rev. Owen Chandler takes advantage of a lull in the demand for his services to get dinner while waiting on the steps of the Pima County Superior Court to marry applicants on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
Gay marriage in Arizona
Stewart Chan signs as the second witness to the marriage his nephew Robb Keith to Ladd Keith at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
Gay marriage in Arizona
Robert Gordon, left, and Stephen Kraynak kiss after becoming the first couple to get married at the Pima County Superior Court after getting their license on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Rev. Diane Dowgiert fills out the paper work after marrying Robert Gordon and Stephen Kraynak at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014. The couple has been together 26 years and it was Kraynak's birthday.
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This October 2014 file photo shows a gay marriage ceremony outside of the Pima County Superior Court.
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Catherine Azar, left, and Jana Leal lean for the official kiss under the watch of the Rev. Owen Chandler as the two were among the first to be married at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Lawrence Loussaert, left, puts the ring on the finer of Joe Spoors as the two are able to get married at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Aaron Singleton, right, pumps his fists afar saying "I Do" to Dustin Cox, wedding the two partners of more than three years at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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U of A journalism senior Alan Davis moves in to get photos of Eric Kaldahl, left, and Jeff Owens finalizing the paper work after taking their vows at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014. The two have been together for five years and had planned a trip to San Diego next week to get married there on their anniversary.
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Chuck Gould, left, wipes away tears as he marries his partner of 24 years in the courtyard at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Bob Hankinson, left, and his partner of 27 years talk about their marriage license at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Davin Franklin-Hicks, left, takes his vows with his wife Nancy Franklin-Hicks at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014. Davin is trans to male and all of his paper work identifies him as female, making his marriage to Nancy impossible until Friday.
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Lee Roden, left, and Merlin Spillers take their vows with the Rev. Delle McCormick at the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Brek Thompson, left, and Sean Bottai are able to the tie the know after 16 years together as they were among the first couples to wed outside the Pima County Superior Court on the first day of legal gay marriage in Arizona, Oct. 17, 2014.
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Christina Koulouris, right, and Carmen Diaz, show their newly-acquired marriage license on Oct. 17, 2014. A federal judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage and Attorney General Tom Horne ordered clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.
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From left to right, David Larance, Kevin Patterson, Nelda Majors, and Karen Bailey, come out of the Clerk of the Superior Court in Phoenix, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. The two couples received marriage licenses, minutes after gay marriage was legalized in Arizona on Friday. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)
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Michael Bovee signs his name in support of his daughter on the placard of Delle McCormick, senior pastor of Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ on Oct. 17, 2014, outside the Pima County Superior Court. A federal judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage and Attorney General Tom Horne ordered clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.
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Katherine Harrison, 37, right, and Jennifer Shelton, 35, emerge after becoming one of the first same-sex couples to obtain their marriage license on Oct. 17, 2014, at the Pima County Superior Court. A federal judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage and Attorney General Tom Horne ordered clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.
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Katherine Harrison, 37, right, and Jennifer Shelton, 35, emerge after becoming one of the first same-sex couples to obtain their marriage license on Oct. 17, 2014, at the Pima County Superior Court. A federal judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage and Attorney General Tom Horne ordered clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.
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With marriage license in hand, Christina Koulouris, left, and Carmen Diaz, hold hands on Oct. 17, 2014, as they leave the Pima County Superior Court. A federal judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage and Attorney General Tom Horne ordered clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.
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Kevin Patterson, left, and David Larance exchange vows by Rev. Dr. John Dorhaer, right, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. Gay marriage has become legal in Arizona after the state's conservative attorney general said Friday that he wouldn't challenge a federal court decision that cleared the way for same-sex unions in the state. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Kevin Patterson, left, and David Larance kiss after exchanging vows, as Rev. John Dorhaer, who performed the ceremony, stands at right, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. Gay marriage has become legal in Arizona after the state's conservative attorney general said Friday that he wouldn't challenge a federal court decision that cleared the way for same-sex unions in the state. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Rev. Debra Peevey reacts to Attorney General Tom Horne's comments during a news conference about the ruling that ArizonaÃs traditional marriage laws are unconstitutional, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Attorney General Tom Horne talks to the media about the ruling that ArizonaÃs traditional marriage laws are unconstitutional and same-sex couples can now apply for marriage licenses, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Gay marriage in Arizona
Attorney General Tom Horne talks to the media about the ruling that ArizonaÃs traditional marriage laws are unconstitutional and same-sex couples can now apply for marriage licenses, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Gay marriage in Arizona
Attorney General Tom Horne talks to the media about the ruling that ArizonaÃs traditional marriage laws are unconstitutional and same-sex couples can now apply for marriage licenses, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Christina Koulouris, left, and Carmen Diaz, apply for a marriage license at the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. Koulouris and Diaz used their lunch break to get their license shortly after Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced he was directing county clerks to issue same-sex marriage licenses after a long court battle. The couple have been together for nearly nine years and plan a big wedding. (AP Photo/Astrid Galvan)
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Christina Koulouris, foreground, and Carmen Diaz apply for a marriage license at the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. Koulouris and Diaz used their lunch break to get their license shortly after Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced he was directing county clerks to issue same-sex marriage licenses after a long court battle. The couple have been together for nearly nine years and plan a big wedding. (AP Photo/Astrid Galvan)
Gay marriage in Arizona
Christina Koulouris, foreground, and Carmen Diaz, apply for a marriage license at the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. Koulouris and Diaz used their lunch break to get their license shortly after Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced he was directing county clerks to issue same-sex marriage licenses after a long court battle. The couple have been together for nearly nine years and plan a big wedding. (AP Photo/Astrid Galvan)
Gay marriage in Arizona
Kevin Patterson, left, and David Larance show their Arizona marriage license, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Phoenix. Gay marriage has become legal in Arizona after the state's conservative attorney general said Friday that he wouldn't challenge a federal court decision that cleared the way for same-sex unions in the state. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Gay marriage in Arizona
Katherine Harrison, 37, right, and Jennifer Shelton, 35, speak with the media after obtaining their marriage license on Oct. 17, 2014, at the Pima County Superior Court. A federal judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage and Attorney General Tom Horne ordered clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately.
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne told court clerks to permit licenses immediately.
Ruling won't by challenged by the state.
"No union is more profound than marriage," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the majority opinion.