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Senator Jim Dabakis marries Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Will Higgins, center left, and Kip Nielson who were married last year in Washington, embrace as they witness a same-sex marriage at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Sheri Ault, left, and her partner of 18 years, Leslie McWilliams, are married by Reverend Heron (Tara Sudweeks Willgues) moments after getting their marriage license at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Senator Jim Dabakis gives Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers a hug on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex after performing their wedding ceremony. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Senator Jim Dabakis marries Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers as she wipes away tears on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Lynda Coleman, left, and Alisha Matthews embrace after being pronounced married at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Derek Kitchen, left, hugs his partner, Moudi Sbeity, following a press conference at Magleby and Greenwood law offices in Salt Lake City, Monday, October 6, 2014.

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Zachary Smallwood, left, and Jason McDermaid, who have been together for eight years, leave the Salt Lake County Complex after filling out a marriage license, becoming the second same-sex couple to show up on Monday morning. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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A same-sex couple fills in their marriage certificate that reads Spouse 1 and Spouse 2 on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Alisha Matthews, left, and Lynda Coleman express their excitement after being pronounced married following their ceremony at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Derek Kitchen, right, hugs his partner, Moudi Sbeity, following a press conference at Magleby and Greenwood law offices in Salt Lake City, Monday, October 6, 2014.

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Senator Jim Dabakis marries Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Jason McDermaid, left, and Zachary Smallwood, who have been together for eight years, fill out a marriage license at the Salt Lake County Complex, becoming the second same-sex couple to show up on Monday morning. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Elated about the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear appeals from five states trying to revive their same-sex marriage bans, effectively legalizing gay and lesbian union in 11 new states, Derek Kitchen carries friend and fellow plaintiff Kody Partridge to the elevators as his partner Moudi Sbeity and Partirdge's wife, Laurie Wood, laugh following a press conference at Magleby and Greenwood law offices in Salt Lake City, Monday, October 6, 2014.

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Sheri Ault, left, and her partner of 18 years, Leslie McWilliams, are married by Reverend Heron (Tara Sudweeks Willgues) moments after getting their marriage license at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Senator Jim Dabakis marries Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Will Higgins, center left, and Kip Nielson who were married last year in Washington, embrace as they witness a same-sex marriage at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Sheri Ault, left, and her partner of 18 years, Leslie McWilliams, are married by Reverend Heron (Tara Sudweeks Willgues) moments after getting their marriage license at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Senator Jim Dabakis gives Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers a hug on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex after performing their wedding ceremony. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Senator Jim Dabakis marries Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers as she wipes away tears on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Lynda Coleman, left, and Alisha Matthews embrace after being pronounced married at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Derek Kitchen, left, hugs his partner, Moudi Sbeity, following a press conference at Magleby and Greenwood law offices in Salt Lake City, Monday, October 6, 2014. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Zachary Smallwood, left, and Jason McDermaid, who have been together for eight years, leave the Salt Lake County Complex after filling out a marriage license, becoming the second same-sex couple to show up on Monday morning. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune A same-sex couple fills in their marriage certificate that reads Spouse 1 and Spouse 2 on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Alisha Matthews, left, and Lynda Coleman express their excitement after being pronounced married following their ceremony at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Derek Kitchen, right, hugs his partner, Moudi Sbeity, following a press conference at Magleby and Greenwood law offices in Salt Lake City, Monday, October 6, 2014. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Senator Jim Dabakis marries Yolanda Pascua, left, and Laekin Rogers on Monday at the Salt Lake County Complex. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Jason McDermaid, left, and Zachary Smallwood, who have been together for eight years, fill out a marriage license at the Salt Lake County Complex, becoming the second same-sex couple to show up on Monday morning. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Elated about the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear appeals from five states trying to revive their same-sex marriage bans, effectively legalizing gay and lesbian union in 11 new states, Derek Kitchen carries friend and fellow plaintiff Kody Partridge to the elevators as his partner Moudi Sbeity and Partirdge's wife, Laurie Wood, laugh following a press conference at Magleby and Greenwood law offices in Salt Lake City, Monday, October 6, 2014. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Sheri Ault, left, and her partner of 18 years, Leslie McWilliams, are married by Reverend Heron (Tara Sudweeks Willgues) moments after getting their marriage license at the Salt Lake County Complex on Monday. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review all five pending same-sex marriage cases on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 effectively legalizing gay and lesbian unions, clearing the way for such marriages to proceed in 11 new states - including Utah.

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· October 7, 2014 2:50 pm

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An order from the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals at 10:10 a.m. Monday opened the door for same-sex marriages to begin again in Utah.

Salt Lake County began issuing licenses once the order was received. The first couple to wed in Salt Lake County was Kelli Frame and Suzanne Marelius.

Jason McDermaid and Zachary Smallwood arrived at the Salt Lake County clerk's office a short time later and became the second same-sex couple to marry in the county Monday.

Here are some of the other same-sex couples who decided to celebrate Monday by getting married.

There was Julie Maughan and Jillian Dallon, who already are married in California but wanted to get married in their home state of Utah.

Ariel Ulloa Gonzalez and Gregory Enke felt like they were left out when they didn't get a chance to get married in December. They jumped at the chance Monday.

Laekin Rogers and Yolanda Pascua planned to fly to Portland, Ore., this weekend to get married. But when it became legal again in Utah, they decided to push up their wedding day.

Leslie McWilliams and Sheri Ault said that after about 18 years in a relationship, Monday's wedding just makes official what they've been living for nearly two decades.

Alisha Matthews and Lynda Coleman said they didn't want to wait after missing the chance to marry in December during the brief window when same-sex marriage was legal in Utah.