Gay marriages begin tomorrow in Iowa

Beginning Monday, same-sex couples will be allowed to legally marry in Iowa. Committed gay and lesbian couples from neighboring states, including Illinois, are planning trips to the Hawk Eye state.

Iowa becomes the third state offering same-sex marriage, following the state's Supreme Court decision in March. Massachusetts and Connecticut already allow same-sex marriage and Vermont has passed a law that will take effect in September. 

Iowa counties will begin processing same-sex marriage applications tomorrow morning.  County recorders offices will open at 8 a.m. 

The first day that Iowa will allow gay marriage is on April 30 because the state requires a three-day waiting period, but a judge can waive that delay and allow an immediate wedding.  Many speculate the first gay weddings could happen within hours tomorrow.  See Gay marriages begin tomorrow in Iowa ChicagoPride.com