Photos from Sunday's marriage service at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, the first same-sex marriages in McHenry County.
Barb Oesterle, and Mary Fleming, both of Wonder Lake, exchange vows as Robert Jackson officiates their marriage as Barb's niece Isa Peterson (right) wipes away tears at Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, June 8, 2014 in McHenry. "I'm just happy people are recognizing that we should have a right to be married," said Fleming It took a long time, and I'm happy that I married her." (Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com)
Couples Barb Oesterle (left) and Mary Fleming share their first dance as married couples with Deb Glaubke and Gale Harris at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, June 8, 2014 in McHenry. "I'm just happy people are recognizing that we should have a right to be married," said Fleming It took a long time, and I'm happy that I married her."
Deb Glaubke and Gale Harris of Woodstock celebrate after being pronounced married at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, June 8, 2014 in McHenry. Glaubke and Harris have been a couple for 26 years, and applied for their marriage license as soon as possible on June 1, 2014. "We are on the cusp of a social evolution. Something is really changing in this country and across this planet," said Harris. "It's the historical significance of today."
Rev. Sean Parker Dennison signs the marriage license for with newlyweds Gale Harris and Deb Glaubke at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, June 8, 2014 in McHenry. "Marriage is a step forward, but our commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of every person does not end here," said Dennison.
Rev. Sean Parker Dennison announces the four couples officially married at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, June 8, 2014 in McHenry. "Marriage is a step forward, but our commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of every person does not end here," said Dennison.
