In the crowded hour leading up to the announcement, speakers warned the crowd to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore followed Aunt Millie, urging the crowd to physically move forward and prepare for a 'no.' A couple embrace as supporters of the same-sex marriage 'Yes' vote celebrate the announcement in a Sydney park on November 15, 2017. Tiernan Brady speaking at the #marriageequality announcement party https://t.co/35rbq5ti9G — Christopher Kelly (@EspeciallyKelly) November 14, 2017. A tearful Senator Penny Wong was embraced by senators after the same-sex marriage survey result was announced pic.twitter.com/MUpX0GXxSs — andrew meares (@mearesy) November 14, 2017Irish marriage equality campaigner Tiernan Brady spoke about "steely dignity" to a nearly silent crowd just ahead of the vote result.

Source: Huffington Post November 15, 2017 03:22 UTC