The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) congratulates newlyweds George Takei, 71, (Heroes, Star Trek, The Howard Stern Show) and Brad Altman, 54. The couple married today before 200 guests in a ceremony in the Democracy Forum of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. "We extend our heartfelt congratulations to George and Brad on their special day," says GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. "The lifelong promise they have made to each other, in the presence of friends and family, is an affirmation of the love and commitment that they have shared for 21 years."

Wedding guests included U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry, humanitarian Dr. Sybil Jordan Hampton, the couple's best man Walter Koenig, (who played the role of Chekov on Star Trek), and "best lady" Nichelle Nichols (who played Uhura on Star Trek).

Takei and Altman were the first couple to receive a marriage license in the City of West Hollywood when California began issuing them to gay couples on June 17. Please Note: Photos are available from the Associated Press. LGBT press can download a free image for use beginning Monday, September 15.