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Fran Simon (L) and Anna Simon stand at the counter to get their license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1561 )

Fran Simon (L) gets her hair fixed by Anna Simon as they arrive at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1222 )

Fran Simon (L) shares a kiss with Anna Simon as son Jeremy Simon holds their marriage license up for photos at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1724 )

Anna Simon (L) and Fran Simon hug their son Jeremy after it was official, the first same sex married couple to get their license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1629 )

Anna Simon (L) and Fran Simon sign their marriage license as son Jeremy looks on at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1595 )

Fran Simon (L) and Anna Simon are greeted by Juan Guzman, assistant Clerk & Recorder as they arrive at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1168 )

Anna Simon (L) and Fran Simon and Jeremy Simon head back to get their license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1479 )

Anna Simon (L) hugs Fran Simon after it was official, the first same sex married couple to get their license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1687 )

Jason Woodrich (R) and Ben Hauth were all smiles after receiving their marriage license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. They are the first official male couple to get married. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1789 )

Ben Hauth (L) and Jason Woodrich receive their marriage license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. They are the first official male couple to get married. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1807 )

Jason Woodrich (L) and Ben Hauth sign their marriage license at the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. They are the first official male couple to get married. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1766 )

Victoria Quintana looks on as Samantha Getman gets a hug from Clerk & Recorder Debra Johnson after receiving their marriage license. They were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. They won't be official until they have a minister or official to sign the document and return it to the office to be recorded. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1490 )

Victoria Quintana (L) and Samantha Getman show off their marriage license. They were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1449 )

Victoria Quintana (L) and Samantha Getman go through the oath process one step away from getting their marriage license. They were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1355 )

Victoria Quintana (L) and Samantha Getman kiss after receiving their marriage license. They were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1390 )

Victoria Quintana (L) and Samantha Getman were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1035 )

Victoria Quintana (R) and Samantha Getman were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1097 )

Samantha Getman (L) and Victoria Quintana walk arm in arm down the hall to get get their marriage license. They were the first couple to arrive the Denver County clerk's office where they began issuing same sex marriage licenses July 10, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( CD11SAMESEXLICENSES_2JL1281 )