Michael Kors and Lance LePere are planning a wedding

Lance LePere and Michael Kors © Amanda Gordon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

On Wednesday Michael Kors and Lance LePere obtained a marriage license in New York City. The famed designer says, "Lance and I are very excited to finally be able to have the opportunity to marry in our home state after many years together."

This June the bill legalizing same-sex marriage came through in the state of New York. Michael, 51, and Lance aren't planning on a big wedding. "We have no plans for a major party, but we will be getting married privately."