Starting today, same-sex couples can legally marry in Washington, DC! If you’re heading down to the marriage bureau for a license, make sure to read these DC Marriage Tips from So You’re Engayged!

Less than two weeks after gay marriage was shot down by New York, the DC City Council has voted in favor of passing it. The bill is expected to be signed by the Mayor and pass, and same-sex couples can start getting hitched in the Spring.

Irene and I had a great time in DC last weekend with 150,000- 200,000 of our closest friends, including Lady Gaga.

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UPDATED UPDATE: Of course, I have a whole new plan today. :)

I really would love to be in DC the Saturday before the march, stay overnight, and return on Sunday evening. A couple of friends were thinking the same thing, but were planning on driving down. So with the money we’ll save by not paying for the train, now we can afford an overnight in DC!

And in case it isn’t totally obvious, that Saturday is October 10th, which happens to be exactly one year from our wedding date!

I *really* want to attend the big National Equality March in Washington, DC next month, but I’m not sure its going to work out. We can’t afford a hotel, not that we could even find a room at this point. I think our only chance is to find a group in NYC that is going for the day and providing some kind of reasonably priced transportation. Any leads are much appreciated, please don’t let my awesome signs go to waste!

Today Washington, DC begins recognizing same-sex marriages! The Washington Post explains how it works.

Today’s a big day for same-sex marriage in the US! First, Vermont became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage. Then, Washington DC voted to recognize same-sex marriages from other states.

Get with the program New York. Everybody’s doing it, even Iowa!