
David Herrera-Santos, left, and Carlos Santos-Herrera, right, hold their marriage certificate on the steps of an Atlanta courthouse. Photos by Kelly Embry (www.kellyembryphoto.com).

"When I came out, I knew I wanted to find a life partner. I know I am going to be with my husband for the rest of my life," Carlos Santos-Herrera said.

David Herrera-Santos, center, and Carlos Santos-Herrera, right, stand with wedding officiant Kimberley Boncella.

Carlos Santos-Herrera and David Herrera-Santos embrace on the courthouse steps.

Carlos Santos-Herrera and David Herrera-Santos celebrate their union. "When we heard the news this morning, I jumped up, and I started screaming," Santos-Herrera said. "I called (my fiancé) up and said: 'We need to get married now. Forget about Florida.' "

Carlos Santos-Herrera and David Herrera-Santo stand with David's sister, moments after they wed.