The new law allows same-sex couples to marry in civil or religious ceremonies . The first same-sex weddings could take place as early as next summer . TL;DR Same-sex marriage is legal in the U.S. for all 50 states, but a federal judge ruled that Utah must recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere because of its ban on such unions being conducted within state Religious organizations have to `` opt in '' if they want to perform same-sex marriages .
The new law allows same-sex couples to marry in civil or religious ceremonies . The first same-sex weddings could take place as early as next summer . The law was backed by PM David Cameron but divided his Conservative Party . Religious organizations have to `` opt in '' if they want to perform same-sex marriages .