Gay marriage supporters disappointed over judge's decision to postpone weddings

At Kings Road Park in West Hollywood, about a dozen supporters of gay marriage had gathered to await the ruling – hoping to witness a wedding.

As noon approached, they began checking Twitter and Facebook and cheered when several gay rights' organizations tweeted that the stay had been lifted and marriages could resume. With the cameras rolling, West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tem John Durand, declared, "Come on down! We're back in the wedding business."

But about five minutes later, they became quiet after realizing the stay had been extended – at least through Aug. 18.

"Even though it's only one week, it gives the opposition another week to plan against us," said Robin Tyler, one of the original plaintiffs in the case to overturn the ban on gay marriage. "We went from euphoria to our hopes being dashed again."

(2010-08-11/Los Angeles Times)