Same-sex marriages are continuing in Utah after a federal judge refused to overturn his decision striking down the state’s ban. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby rejected arguments from Utah’s attorney general, saying he stands by his ruling that marriage is a “fundamental right” for all. Dozens of couples exchanged vows at the city clerk’s office in Salt Lake City.

Dennis Owens: “You know, I don’t think it’ll change day-to-day life for us, obviously, but it is nice to know that there’s some formal recognition for the relationship we’ve created over the last 18 years. So it’s just a nice way to sort of commemorate the relationship that we share.”

Penny Kirby: “And just to have this opportunity in Utah, in our home state, because we could have gone to California. We could have gone to another state. But we’re Utahns. And that is huge. That’s huge. We’re pioneers. I mean, you know, it’s so awesome.”