Your Love, Your Rights, Your Celebration — Standing Strong Together
Sigh…. Are we REALLY doing this again? In 2025?!?! I know that recent headlines about a petition to overturn the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges) have stirred feelings of worry and uncertainty for many couples. If you’ve been feeling nervous or even angry about this news, you’re not alone, I am raging right along with you, but we all need to take a breath.
Before anything else, I want to be clear: your right to marry remains intact, and nothing in the law has changed. The Supreme Court has only received a petition — they have not agreed to hear the case, let alone made any decision.
And even if Obergefell were overturned, the Respect for Marriage Act (passed in 2022) guarantees that all legal marriages — including same-sex marriages — must be recognized nationwide. That protection applies to every marriage legally performed today, no matter what happens in the future.
What’s Happening Now
Obergefell v. Hodges has been the law of the land since 2015, ensuring marriage equality across all 50 states.
The Respect for Marriage Act requires both the federal government and all states to recognize any legal marriage, even if performed in another state.
Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell.
There is no guarantee the Court will hear the case, and no legal change has occurred.
Considering a Legal Ceremony Now
In light of the headlines, some couples have asked whether they should go ahead and make their marriage “official” before their planned wedding day. While nothing has changed in the law and your rights are still protected, it’s completely natural to want extra reassurance.
One option to consider is having a simple civil ceremony now — just the legal paperwork, perhaps at your local courthouse — while still celebrating your wedding exactly as you’ve envisioned it later.
Thanks to the Respect for Marriage Act, any legal marriage performed today will continue to be recognized across all 50 states, even if licensing laws were to change in the future. For some couples, taking care of the legal side now provides comfort and confidence, letting them focus fully on their celebration without legal worries.
Whether you choose to marry now, wait until your planned date, or take no action at all, please know that your love is valid, celebrated, and worthy of every joy that marriage represents.
My Commitment to You
No matter what the news cycle brings, my role remains the same: to celebrate your love story, to honor the trust you place in me, and to make your wedding day as joyful and meaningful as possible.
Your marriage is not just a legal document — it’s a promise, a celebration, and a reflection of the beautiful life you’re building together. And that will never change.
