{"id":57934,"date":"2017-11-15T06:15:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T11:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/couples-get-engaged-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-same-sex-marriage\/"},"modified":"2017-11-15T06:15:42","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T11:15:42","slug":"couples-get-engaged-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-same-sex-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/couples-get-engaged-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-same-sex-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#8216;Yes&#8217; To Same-Sex Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#8216;Yes&#8217; To Same-Sex Marriage<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.huffingtonpost.com\/asset\/5a0c16ac1f00003b004a5ce1.jpeg?cache=DfqCWHjtqt\" data-caption=\"\" alt=\"\" data-credit=\"Don Arnold via Getty Images\" data-portal-copyright=\"Don Arnold via Getty Images\" data-provider=\"getty\" data-provider-asset-id=\"874281514\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"true\"><\/p>\n<p>Couples across Australia have celebrated with happy tears and engagement rings after the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/australia-same-sex-marriage_uk_5a0b58e1e4b0b17ffce0f106?utm_hp_ref=uk-homepage\">majority of people voted \u2018yes\u2019 to legalise same-sex marriage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Results of a three-month-long postal survey revealed 61.6% of people voted \u2018yes\u2019 and 38.4% \u2018no\u2019 for same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> marriage.\u00a0While the results are not legally binding, they will put pressure on the Government to act on changing the law.<\/p>\n<p>When the vote results were announced,\u00a0some took the opportunity to get engaged.\u00a0Michael Lucas was one of them. He proposed to his boyfriend in the arrivals hall at the airport shortly after hearing the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are elated and giddy and in strong need of a drink,\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/marriagequality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#marriagequality<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/50jzvwiixc\">pic.twitter.com\/50jzvwiixc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Lucas (@MrMichaelLucas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MrMichaelLucas\/status\/930597974752747520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>Peter and Steve were also in the crowd celebrating the moment that Australia said \u2018yes\u2019.\u00a0According to journalist Tom Cowie, the pair &#8211; who have been in love for 10 years &#8211; celebrated by getting engaged in a Melbourne laneway.<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Peter and Steve just got engaged in a Melbourne laneway. \u201c10 years ago I fell in love with this <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">man<\/a>, we\u2019ve been waiting for this day a long long time.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MarriageEquality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MarriageEquality<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HtXmmBMJbv\">pic.twitter.com\/HtXmmBMJbv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tom Cowie (@tom_cowie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tom_cowie\/status\/930621409197297664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile James Brechney proposed to his partner Stuart Hensall in Sydney\u2019s Prince Alfred Park. The <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couple<\/a> have been together for two-and-a-half years.<\/p>\n<p>James, who wore a bright pink suit for the special occasion, told ABC News: \u201cAs terrible as this postal survey has been, the by-product has been this beautiful moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We have a proposal. James Brechney has just proposed to his partner Stuart Hensall in Sydney&#8217;s Alfred Park. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RileyStuart1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RileyStuart1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VjVxhQOnCb\">t.co\/VjVxhQOnCb<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abcnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@abcnews<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gBgHs3aCXM\">pic.twitter.com\/gBgHs3aCXM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Henry Belot (@Henry_Belot) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Henry_Belot\/status\/930582955470176256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 14, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are some of the other <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couples<\/a> who celebrated the momentous result.<\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/YES?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#YES<\/a>  now to plan a wedding  Can\u2019t wait to marry the love of my life \ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ssm?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ssm<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lovewins?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lovewins<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/marriageequality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#marriageequality<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ecj7iHHsQt\">pic.twitter.com\/Ecj7iHHsQt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megan_schutt\/status\/930681138275905541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">He said yes <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RDFz8MEiE5\">pic.twitter.com\/RDFz8MEiE5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dave Harrison (@BallaratDave) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BallaratDave\/status\/930627652393746432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Newly engaged <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">couple<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LoopMelbourne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LoopMelbourne<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/loveislove?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#loveislove<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/marriageequality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#marriageequality<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yes?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#yes<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lgbti?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lgbti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JTIpHKrFVZ\">pic.twitter.com\/JTIpHKrFVZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Loop (@LoopMelbourne) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LoopMelbourne\/status\/930608406817320961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Erin (L) &#038; Friday of Traralgon are engaged. They were hoping for a bigger Yes Vote but still happy, now planning a wedding! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SSM?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SSM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gippsnews?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gippsnews<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hVNo8n8iSq\">pic.twitter.com\/hVNo8n8iSq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kellie Lazzaro (@kellazzaro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kellazzaro\/status\/930577883856121856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 14, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9adfJyJ38y\">pic.twitter.com\/9adfJyJ38y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Will Jackson (@willjackson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/willjackson\/status\/930595470040117248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s a YES!!! \ufe0f\u200d\ufe0f\ufe0f\u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheEllenShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheEllenShow<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ladygaga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ladygaga<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bornthisway?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bornthisway<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yes?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#yes<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MarriageEquality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MarriageEquality<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/marriage?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#marriage<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wqRibMJHVU\">pic.twitter.com\/wqRibMJHVU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matty (@mattjar82) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mattjar82\/status\/930615605924831232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#8217;m not much of a photographer, but here&#8217;s a few that really caught today&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MarriageEquality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MarriageEquality<\/a> celebrations in Melbourne. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Zf3MFqvXW3\">pic.twitter.com\/Zf3MFqvXW3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sally Whyte (@sallywhyte) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sallywhyte\/status\/930643350029348864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote align=\"center\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I love this photo. It says it all. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MarriageEquality?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MarriageEquality<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7Ix8djjk36\">pic.twitter.com\/7Ix8djjk36<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lateralist (@Lateralist76) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lateralist76\/status\/930638893803646976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Did you get engaged following the result in Australia? We\u2019d love to hear from you! Email <a href=\"mailto:uklifestyle@huffpost.com\" class=\"autohyperlink\">uklifestyle@huffpost.com<\/a> with your story and photos.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><!-- TAG START { player: \"Huff Post UK Lifestyle - Click to Play\", owner: \"HuffPost UK (PUB)\", for: \"HuffPost UK (PUB)\" } --><\/p>\n<div vdb_params=\"m.embeded=cms_video_plugin_uk.edit.huffpost.net&#038;m.fwkeyvalues=sponsorship%3DSPONSORSHIP_NAME&#038;m.fwsitesection=composer\" data-placeholder=\"\/\/img.vidible.tv\/prod\/2017-11\/15\/5a0bbb304db5ff42c359d358\/5a0bbb2ac5ab0e2396900703_o_F_v0.jpg?w=1440&#038;h=900\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- TAG END { date: 11\/15\/17 } --><\/div>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/proposals-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage_uk_5a0c05a3e4b0bc648a0ecb4c\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.huffingtonpost.co.uk\/entry\/proposals-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-legalise-same-sex-marriage_uk_5a0c05a3e4b0bc648a0ecb4c<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#8216;Yes&#8217; To Same-Sex Marriage Couples across Australia have celebrated with happy tears and engagement rings after the majority of people voted \u2018yes\u2019 to legalise same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> marriage. Results of a three-month-long postal survey revealed 61.6% of people voted \u2018yes\u2019 and 38.4% \u2018no\u2019 for same-<a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> marriage.\u00a0While the results are not &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/couples-get-engaged-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-same-sex-marriage\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#8216;Yes&#8217; To Same-Sex Marriage<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2466,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-57934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#039;Yes&#039; To Same-Sex Marriage - GAYFRIENDSCHAT.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/couples-get-engaged-on-day-australia-votes-yes-to-same-sex-marriage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#039;Yes&#039; To Same-Sex Marriage - GAYFRIENDSCHAT.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Couples Get Engaged On Day Australia Votes &#8216;Yes&#8217; To Same-Sex Marriage Couples across Australia have celebrated with happy tears and engagement rings after the majority of people voted \u2018yes\u2019 to legalise same-sex marriage. 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