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"It's time for people of goodwill on both sides of the issue to come together now and heal any rifts that occurred. We are all Utahns. I hope we will exercise a great deal of kindness, caring and understanding."
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
"The fact that not even four [U.S. Supreme Court] justices were willing to hear Utah's case, or any of the other six cases addressing the same issue, demonstrates the weakness of the state's case."
Democratic attorney general candidate Charles Stormont
"We are a state and a people who believe in upholding the law of the land and that has been determined for us today in a way that may be not satisfactory for some, but it is the law of the land."
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert
"Today's decision acknowledges what Utahns have always known — families come in all shapes and sizes. All families are unique, have dignity, and deserve equal protection under the law. This message echoes statements delivered during this weekend's LDS [General] Conference — that everyone deserves respect, regardless of differing opinion on this emotional subject. The Utah Democratic Party also supports the Supreme Court's decision to protect both individual and religious liberties, meaning no church or religious organization will be compelled to an act that is against their beliefs."
Utah Democratic Party Chairman Peter Corroon
"The Supreme Court owes it to the people of those states, whose democratic choices are being invalidated, to review the question soon and reaffirm that states do have that right [to define marriage]."
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah
"Today is a historic day for equal rights in Utah. I wish to congratulate all of the married couples in Salt Lake City who will now have their relationships legally recognized. This is a momentous occasion for civil rights in our state and nation."
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker
"Today's announcement by the Supreme Court will have no effect on the doctrinal position or practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is that only marriage between a man and a woman is acceptable to God. ... Nevertheless, respectful coexistence is possible with those with differing values. As far as the civil law is concerned, the courts have spoken."
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
"I never would have dreamed this would have come to Utah. It's a modern-day miracle."
The Rev. Patty Willis, pastor at South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society in Cottonwood Heights
"Our church affirms the dignity and rights of all human beings equally, and, in that light, we celebrate this decision."
The Rev. Jean Schwien, pastor of Salt Lake City's Christ United Methodist Church