Gay marriages to continue in San Francisco - by appointment only

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- The same-sex marriages will continue Monday at San Francisco city hall -- but there won't be as many.

More than 3000 gay couples have gotten married at city hall since February 12th. On Monday, weddings will be officiated only by appointment. That will limit the number to about 50 a day.

The weddings are taking place despite protests from conservative groups and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has directed state Attorney General Bill Lockyer to stop the marriages, which were authorized by Mayor Gavin Newsom.