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Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes ‘Yes’ To Same-Sex Marriage
Couples across Australia have celebrated with happy tears and engagement rings after the majority of people voted ‘yes’ to legalise same-sex marriage.
Results of a three-month-long postal survey revealed 61.6% of people voted ‘yes’ and 38.4% ‘no’ for same-sex marriage. While the results are not legally binding, they will put pressure on the Government to act on changing the law.
When the vote results were announced, some took the opportunity to get engaged. Michael Lucas was one of them. He proposed to his boyfriend in the arrivals hall at the airport shortly after hearing the news.
“We are elated and giddy and in strong need of a drink,” he tweeted.
Australia said YES, and he said YES (in the arrivals hall of the airport no less) and we are elated and giddy and in strong need of a drink. #marriagequalitypic.twitter.com/50jzvwiixc
— Michael Lucas (@MrMichaelLucas) November 15, 2017
Peter and Steve were also in the crowd celebrating the moment that Australia said ‘yes’. According to journalist Tom Cowie, the pair – who have been in love for 10 years – celebrated by getting engaged in a Melbourne laneway.
Peter and Steve just got engaged in a Melbourne laneway. “10 years ago I fell in love with this man, we’ve been waiting for this day a long long time.” #MarriageEqualitypic.twitter.com/HtXmmBMJbv
— Tom Cowie (@tom_cowie) November 15, 2017
Meanwhile James Brechney proposed to his partner Stuart Hensall in Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park. The couple have been together for two-and-a-half years.
James, who wore a bright pink suit for the special occasion, told ABC News: “As terrible as this postal survey has been, the by-product has been this beautiful moment.”
We have a proposal. James Brechney has just proposed to his partner Stuart Hensall in Sydney’s Alfred Park. Photo: @RileyStuart1t.co/VjVxhQOnCb@abcnewspic.twitter.com/gBgHs3aCXM
— Henry Belot (@Henry_Belot) November 14, 2017
Here are some of the other couples who celebrated the momentous result.
It’s a #YES now to plan a wedding Can’t wait to marry the love of my life ️ #ssm#lovewins#marriageequalitypic.twitter.com/Ecj7iHHsQt
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) November 15, 2017
He said yes pic.twitter.com/RDFz8MEiE5
— Dave Harrison (@BallaratDave) November 15, 2017
Newly engaged couple at @LoopMelbourne#loveislove#marriageequality#yes#lgbtipic.twitter.com/JTIpHKrFVZ
— Loop (@LoopMelbourne) November 15, 2017
Erin (L) & Friday of Traralgon are engaged. They were hoping for a bigger Yes Vote but still happy, now planning a wedding! #SSM#gippsnewspic.twitter.com/hVNo8n8iSq
— Kellie Lazzaro (@kellazzaro) November 14, 2017
This is why marriage equality is important. Kate Willock and Christine Minkov react to the news of a yes vote in the Marriage Equality survey. Scores gathered at the Lismore Quadrangle today to hear the results. Kate and Christine plan to get married in May next year. pic.twitter.com/9adfJyJ38y
— Will Jackson (@willjackson) November 15, 2017
It’s a YES!!! ️️️@TheEllenShow@ladygaga#bornthisway#yes#MarriageEquality#auspol#marriagepic.twitter.com/wqRibMJHVU
— Matty (@mattjar82) November 15, 2017
I’m not much of a photographer, but here’s a few that really caught today’s #MarriageEquality celebrations in Melbourne. pic.twitter.com/Zf3MFqvXW3
— Sally Whyte (@sallywhyte) November 15, 2017
I love this photo. It says it all. #MarriageEqualitypic.twitter.com/7Ix8djjk36
— Lateralist (@Lateralist76) November 15, 2017
Did you get engaged following the result in Australia? We’d love to hear from you! Email [email protected] with your story and photos.
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