Barely three hours beforehand, the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled that gay couples are entitled to the same federal benefits as straight couples and, in a separate case, opted not to hear a challenge to a lower court's 2012 decision that a ban on gay marriage in California was unconstitional. (Meaning, same-sex marriage can now carry on legally in the Golden State.)

Allen immediately started fielding congratulations from fans and pals, tweeting back to one, referring to the now struck-down Defense of Marriage Act, "'@VocalLizzy: @ChopTedAllen OMG Mazel Tov!!!!! :) #DOMA is CHOPPED!' DOMA is SO CHOPPED!!!!!"

"'@ericeatsout: I'm loading up on Crate and Barrel stock! Hellooooo wedding registries!' This would be good time 2 buy C&B, wouldn't it?!" Allen agreed.

"Mazel Tov, @ChopTedAllen," offered up Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman.

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