lead … to the altar, start a family

Gay Couples Rush to the Altar in California Ahead of November Vote
By JESSE McKINLEY
With four weeks to go before a statewide vote on same-sex marriage, a study has found that 3,800 gay couples are marrying each month in California.



start a family to have your first child

al・tar

━━ n. 祭壇.
lead … to the altar　（女性を）妻とする.
altar boy　（ミサなどの際の）牧師の従者.
altar・piece　祭壇のうしろの飾り.