Belfast holds UK’s first ‘gay wedding’
Two women today became the first same-sex couple to use the UK’s new civil partnership laws to publicly register their commitment at a ceremony.
Shannon Sickels, 27, and Grainne Close, 32, recorded the historic union at Belfast city hall this morning.
Afterwards, the couple briefly posed for press photographers and showed off their new rings. Ms Sickels said: “We are delighted. Here’s to many more. Thanks for your support.”
Ms Sickels wore a white trouser suit; Ms Close wore a similar suit in black and both wore flowers in their lapels.
The first ceremonies were being held in Northern Ireland today as there is a shorter registration period in the province.
Scotland will hold its first ceremonies tomorrow and, on Wednesday, the day of the first ceremonies in England and Wales, almost 700 civil partnerships will be recorded.
Source: Guardian Unlimited.
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