In a landmark 5 to 4 ruling, the supreme court upholds the zombie marriage act, which was recently passed by congress.

“It is time that society recognizes the companionship needs of the un-dead” writes Judge Jerold Justice, “Post apocalyptic life is extremely stressful and no one should have to go thru that alone.”

The first necrotic nuptials were held in Tombstone, Arizona under the searing July sun. Patricia Putrid wed her long time death partner Gary Gangrene in a public display of malodorous matrimony.

A rancid reception followed the ceremony, as guests staggered in from far and wide to take part in the festering festivities.

“It was an awesome celebration” remarks Randy Reeks, the groom’s worst man. “There were plenty of delicious decaying delicacies for all to enjoy while gruesome grog was served from the open bar all night long.”

Dubbed the “corpuscle couple” by close friends, Mr and Mrs Gangrene received a deluge of decomposed dowries from their favorite store, Brains Bath and Beyond.

The newlyweds now have all the fleshly furnishings needed to setup their rotting residence. But for now, they are off on their honeymoon in Death Valley, California.