 Gay couples have scored a legal victory in Virginia where a federal judge has ruled the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The states can't make distinctions constitutionally between same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples when it comes to marriage. Just hours before Valentine's Day, a federal judge issues a decision with some life-altering news for Virginia's same-sex couples. Happy Valentine's Day, America, from the state that hails itself as the place for lovers. Good morning. Happy Valentine's Day. It's been called a historic moment for gay rights in the old South. A federal judge has sided with two couples in Virginia to strike down the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Those couples spoke out just moments ago. We want our relationship to be recognized just like everyone else's. We want to be married. I have never been more grateful as a mother than I am today, knowing that our family will be recognized as one that is just as real and legitimate and ordinary as every other family in Virginia. Marriage for all. Marriage for all. As they made their triumphant walk to the podium to thank supporters, you could see an awful couple Tim Bostic and Tony London holding back tears as they held each other's hand. We have arrived upon another moment in history when we, the people, becomes more inclusive and our freedom more perfect. The judge's opinion, it was so moving. I mean, we read it and cried. I mean, because for someone who doesn't know us to truly understand what it is we were asking for, it really meant a lot. Government interests in perpetuating traditions, shielding state matters from federal interference, and favoring one model of parenting over others must yield to this country's cherished protections that ensure the exercise of the private choices of the individual citizen regarding love and family. It's just going to be great to know that they're finally going to be recognized as my parents. It was important for us that she grew up in a world where our family was just like every other family. The court sending a message like this gives them hope and makes them believe that equality is going to be a reality for them sometime soon. The feeling, it's just unbelievable. It's overwhelming and it's exciting. The Chesterfield couple celebrated 29 years together Monday. Four days later, with their 16-year-old daughter Emily by their side, they celebrated what they see as a step towards being treated just like everyone else. Emily plays basketball. We go to her basketball game. She was in Girl Scouts. We did, you know, we shot at the same store as everybody else. We are just a regular family and we want to be just treated that way.