Irish cuties tie the knot

The UK, one of the more conservative of European nations, and nearer to American hearts, has finally stepped up and embraced gay marriage. Yesterday in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Grainne Close (left) and Shannon Sickels became the first pair of ladies (or gentlemen) to wed in Great Britain. Elton and partner David may be on their heels, but traditionally conservative Northern Ireland got the fanfare first with its local lass and her new American wife.