I asked State Representative Jamie Pedersen this question the other day and since he’s planning on (re)marrying his husband once R-74 takes effect, he knew all the details.

The state’s new homo-including marriage law will go into effect on Dec. 5, after the 30-day waiting period for voter-approved measures like this one expires.

People will be able to apply for marriage licenses the next day, Dec. 6.

But, since there’s a three-day waiting period for getting married in this state, the first day gay marriages could be performed is Dec. 9.

Eli Sanders was The Stranger's associate editor. His book, "While the City Slept," was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He once did this and once won...