England and Wales are set to have their first gay weddings on March of 2014, several months before the real projected date. Maria Miller, UK's culture secretary, worked to propel the date sans the bureaucratic issues. This is after the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act July of this year.
In a statement regarding the boosted date, Maria Miller had this to say: "Marriage is one of our most important institutions, and from March 29, 2014 it will be open to everyone, irrespective of whether they fall in love with someone of the same sex or opposite sex.
"This is just another step in the evolution of marriage and I know that many couples up and down the country will be hugely excited that they can now plan for their big day and demonstrate their love and commitment to each other by getting married," she continued.
Not surprisingly, many have reacted to the news positively as it is a step in the right direction. The prevailing idea being people should not be told who they can or cannot love; it is simply not for the government to dictate what is appropriate in matters of an adult and consenting relationship.
There has also been optimistic reception to the news that the date will move forward as many couples have been waiting for a chance at matrimonial bliss with their significant others for a long time now. The race is now on to book caterers, bands, florists and the like for what is being seen as the UK's progressive act in the battle for equal rights.
Hopefully this is just one of the countries that will be opening up their policies to include for a healthy and non-discriminatory treatment of homosexuals, that they may enjoy what is a basic and universal human right.
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