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I Do! New Jersey Gay Couples Get Married (Photos)

12:01 A.M.

It’s about time New Jersey got on board with the gay marriage business bonanza. Gay marriage became legal at 12:01 a.m. Monday, and nine couples—seven same-sex and two heterosexual—were married Monday at midnight in Newark, with Senator-elect Cory Booker officiating. See photos.

Published Oct. 21 2013 9:28AM EDT

galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-tease_et92k3 — Kena Betancur/Getty,Kena Betancur

galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-1_vsogsx — It’s about time New Jersey got on board with the gay marriage business bonanza. Gay marriage became legal at 12:01 a.m. Monday, and nine couples—seven same-sex and two heterosexual—were married Monday at midnight in Newark, with Senator-elect Cory Booker officiating. See photos.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-2_z8snoj — Alexander Padilla and Anthony Arenas hug each other after getting married.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-3_not2ev — Debra Summers and Lynne Womble pose for a picture.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-4_jgmqqp — Cory Booker embraces Joesph Panessidi and Orville Bell after officiating their wedding ceremony at City Hall.
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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-5_e0qwnp — Grace E. Guerrero and Jeanette L. Williams exchange rings.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-6_htehrb — Lydia Torres, 44, and Jenelle Torres, 42, make it official.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-10_xnfp1s — Lauren and Katelynn hug each other as they attend the first massive gay wedding ceremonies at City Hall.
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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-8_ps8c6b — Alexander Padilla and Anthony Arenas cut a piece of cake after getting married.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-9_itccpd — Booker watches as Jenelle Torres feeds her spouse Lydia Torres a piece of cake.

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galleries/2013/10/21/i-do-new-jersey-gay-couples-get-married-photos/nj-gay-weddings-7_fhr7mr — Booker makes a toast after officiating a number of wedding ceremonies at City Hall.
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