The scene around the state Tuesday, June 17 was one of happiness and joy for the many same-sex couples who tied the knot on the first full day of legal marriage in California.

In Redwood City, Amos and Mickey Lim are married by the Reverend Terri Echelbarger of Peninsula MCC Church. Photo: Jane Philomen Cleland

In West Hollywood, partners Rhavhn and Sabur Gaillard tie the knot. Photo: Karen Ocamb