LGBT couples in Montana and South Carolina have applied for marriage licenses for the first time after courts rejected their states’ bans on marriage equality. The Supreme Court rejected a request to block LGBT marriage in South Carolina on Thursday, one day after a federal judge overturned the state ban in Montana. Two couples in Montana and South Carolina spoke to reporters after requesting marriage licenses on Thursday.

Carolyn Jones: “It represents equal rights, that every American is treated the same.”

Ally Logan: “Yes, that we have equal rights, that we’re not less than, that we can’t be discriminated against, legally, any other fashion.”

Kayla Anderson: “We want our family and friends to be able to celebrate.”

Kristin Bennett: “But we’re the first couple in South Carolina, so we’ve got to do it. That’s awesome!”

After the new rulings, marriage equality will be legalized in 35 U.S. states.