Following Judge Ortrie D. Smith’s ruling earlier today striking down Missori’s gay marriage ban, Jackson County officials began welcoming eager same-sex couples to courthouses in Kansas City and Independence.

Check out photos and videos of couples tying the knot, AFTER THE JUMP…

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, a supporter of marriage equality, has said he will appeal the ruling to the 8th Circuit.

[photo via Twitter]

St. Louis City Hall is packed with couples excited to get married! The office will be open until 5. #ShowMeMarriage pic.twitter.com/cL7hfDtO5i

— PROMO Missouri (@PROMOMissouri) November 7, 2014

Finally married 😉 Congrats ladies! #ShowMeMarriage @PROMOMissouri @vscoville pic.twitter.com/4nVZMarZlj

— Kyle V. Piccola (@KPicle) November 7, 2014

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