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First couples wed across country in same-sex marriages

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Gay couple Neil Allard and Andrew Wale after they were married. Photo: REUTERS/Luke MacGregor



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The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales have begun after a change in the law has given gay and lesbian couples the right to marry for the first time in history.
The law changed at midnight, with a number of gay couples getting married within seconds in Britain.


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Ellen Beardmore
@E_Beardmore

LOVE this pic of Sheffield's first equal marriage at midnight.Congrats Kyle & Richie! @sheffieldstar#sheffieldissuper http://t.co/xlvQ5d6PxN
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Larry Lamont and Jerry Slater take part in a symbolic same-sex marriage outside the Scottish Parliament. Credit: REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Scotland passed a similar law in February; the first same-sex marriages are expected there in October. Northern Ireland has no plans to follow suit.


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Westminster Council
@CityWestminster

Once vows were exchanged at 00:00am this morning, John and Bernardo were legally wed #samesexmarriage http://t.co/Kg9tGWCMKV
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Peter McGraith (L) and David Cabreza marry in Islington Town Hall. Credit: REUTERS/Olivia Harris
A rainbow flag flies with the Union flag above British Cabinet Offices. Credit: REUTERS/Neil Hall.
Gay couple Neil Allard and Andrew Wale after they were married. Credit: REUTERS/Luke MacGregor



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alexis gauthier
@GauthierSoho

today the flag has been raised around Parliament Square. proud to be living my life in this country. #equalmarriage http://t.co/L9C1l6LBfD
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More than 2,000 people and a host of famous faces gathered to see comedian Sandi Toksvig and her partner Debbie renew their wedding vows at a public ceremony to celebrate the introduction of gay marriage in the UK.


Sandi Toskvig (Right) and Debbie Toskvig dance during a mass sing-along of Bring Me Sunshine.Credit: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

We're still crazy about each other. I can't believe my luck - look how gorgeous she is. I want a piece of paper to say she won't ever leave me.
– SANDI TOKSVIG
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