Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

August 16, 2008Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi complete each other. Dating since December 2004, they have told reporters that they share love, respect, and great chemistry. They truly seem to have a bond, and their marriage is much more than a political statement.Married in their Los Angeles home, DeGeneres, 50, and de Rossi, 35, were surrounded by their closest family and friends at their wedding. They both wore designs by Zac Posen and recited personal vows to one another, according to People. Author Wayne Dyer officiated the ceremony, which, according to the magazine, had the couple sitting on floor cushions. An all-vegan menu was the highlight of the reception.The couple did not have time for an actual honeymoon because DeGeneres had to return to work, but they were spotted around their hometown in the days following the wedding. Reports indicate that they were enjoying each other's company and spending time with family.For now, this couple has received a lot of great press. Reporters note their love and affection for one another. And they commend the couple for giving a voice to gays and lesbians.There is no one definition of love or marriage. Love can truly conquer all, even ignorance and intolerance.