Fresh off of his confirmation as the new U.S. Ambassador to Australia, John Berry has married his partner of 17 years, Curtis Yee, in Washington D.C.!

Berry was one of four gay ambassadors that were confirmed by the U.S. Senate. 

The wedding took place at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. 

LGBTQ Nation writes:

Berry, 54, is the first openly gay U.S. ambassador to serve in a G-20 nation. He is the former Director of the Office of Personnel Management from April 2009 to April 2013, and was the highest ranking openly-LGBT official to serve in the Obama administration.

Yee is an attorney and native of Hawaii.

“The wedding was attended by family and close friends, including the Secretary of the Department of Interior, who then celebrated after the service at the home of Mr. Yee and Mr. Berry,” according to a media statement.

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Congrats, Ambassador!! Now make sure the guest room at your Aussie residence is ready for our visit!!

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