Bernie Liang and Ryan Hamachek show their rings after getting married outside Seattle City Hall
Bernie Liang (L), and Ryan Hamachek, show their rings after getting married outside Seattle City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 9, 2012. Washington made history last month as one of three U.S. states where marriage rights were extended to same-sex couples by popular vote, joining Maryland and Maine in passing ballot initiatives recognizing gay nuptials. REUTERS/Cliff Despeaux (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY)