Bride and groom figurines are on display on wedding cakes at Cake and Art bakery in West Hollywood, California June 4, 2008. A California Supreme Court ruling clears the way for gay marriage ceremonies that could bring a business windfall to San Francisco and other cities.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear two cases concerning marriage equality for same-sex couples, a look at the legal battles and the controversies over gay marriage in the United States.