The Californian Supreme Court decision to allow gay marriages is likely to boost California's low economy. It is being predicted that thousands of same-sex couples from across the nation will converge on the state when the decision takes effect on June 16th. Hotels, restaurants, florists and other wedding services are already reporting an increase in business.
A study has projected that gay couples will spend US$684 million on cakes, photographers and other services over the next three years, unless the high court's ruling is reversed.
Researchers have found that about half of the state's more than 100,000 same-sex couples will get married during the next three years, and an additional 68,000 out-of-state couples will travel to California to exchange vows.
Gay weddings are likely to generate $64 million in tax revenue for the state, $9 million in marriage-license fees for counties, and some 2,200 jobs.
hear that anti gay marriage supporters, congrats to all of the couples that have gotten married or are getting married, my best wishes. hopefully it will become legal in all 50 states.
