George Takei Marriage License

June 18, 2008: Star Trek actor George Takei and partner Brad Altman were the first couple to purchase a marriage license from the city of West Hollywood, California, since the state began issuing licenses to gay couples. The couple set a wedding date of September 14, 2008.¹

Fast Facts

1. Couple began dating 21 years ago
2. State Supreme Court lifted ban on same-sex marriages in May 2008
3. License good for 90 days
4. Wedding location: Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles
5. Friends and family to attend ceremony

Quotes

"We are first and foremost beyond delighted! It's a landmark day."—George Takei²

"I started singing 'One Singular Sensation. (Brad) said 'I love you' and I looked at him and said, 'I love you."—George Takei said upon receiving license²

"I think it's a glorious California morning to make history. Congratulations to all of us: May equality live long and prosper."— George Takei³

"It's going to be the only day like this in our lives. And it is the only day like this in the history of America."—George Takei⁴

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