Mere months after Northern Ireland officially legalised same-sex marriage, Robyn Peoples, 26, and Sharni Edwards, 27, from Belfast made history by becoming the first-ever lesbian couple to tie the knot in the region.
Activists in Northern Ireland have been fighting for years for same-sex marriage to be legalised in the country that has a conservative Christian majority. Despite homosexuality being decriminalised in the region in 1967 and various other parts of the UK legalising same-sex marriage over the years, the ban remained until recently. In October 2019, both abortion and same-sex marriage were legalised in Northern Ireland, leading many to celebrate their newly found freedom to make their own choices with their bodies.
Now, this deserving couple became the first same-sex pair to legally marry in Northern Ireland. The couple had their ceremony in Carrickfergus, County Antrim on February 11, 2020, also the date of their six year anniversary.
“We didn’t expect to be the first couple, it’s coincidental,” Edwards told The Guardian. “Today is our six-year anniversary so we wanted to go ahead with a civil partnership but when the bill was passed it was perfect timing and it was a complete coincidence, a happy coincidence. We couldn’t be more grateful.”
“For Northern Ireland, we need to be the face of the people to show everyone it’s OK,” adds Peoples. “We fought so long and hard for this opportunity to be seen as equal and now we are here and it’s just amazing.”
“We feel humbled that our wedding is a landmark moment for equal rights in Northern Ireland. We didn’t set out to make history – we just fell in love.”
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Puffed sleeves, delicate lace and frothing tulle. There is something incredibly romanic about Victorian-era fashion. If you’re a lover of vintage fashion, then this one’s for you.
Victorian fashion has been having a moment recently, and celebrities like Kate Middleton, Nicky Hilton and Ellie Goulding were seen donning this trend. Take bridal inspiration from yesteryear with these stunning designs:
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Modern couples are increasingly more conscious of their impact on the environment, and are planning their big day with sustainability in mind. As a wedding guest, it’s a…
Grab the tissues for this one, you’re gonna need it. In a romantic grand gesture, Kyle enlisted the help of his fellow passengers on a flight to propose to then-girlfriend Staci 25 years ago. She was waiting for him at the airport, blissfully unaware of Kyle’s plans. He sneakily gave each person on the flight a red rose, and asked them to give it to Staci when they got off the plane. Southwest Airlines, the US airline that was in cahoots with the young man, shared the whole story on Twitter:
Twenty five years ago, Kyle gave a rose to everyone on his Southwest flight. They were instructed to hand their roses to a woman waiting for him in the gate area. pic.twitter.com/zfCpQcBBmJ
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
So, with Staci confused and an arm full of roses, Kyle was the last to give her a rose, then got on his knee and asked her to marry him. Naturally, she said yes!
Now, after 25 years of being happily married, Kyle decided it was high time he did something special to celebrate their anniversary. Again, he approached his trusted airline, and they happily obliged. This time, as they were about to leave for a flight together, Kyle told Staci he would meet her at the airport. When she got to the gate, though, Kyle was already there and had been handing disembarking passengers red roses again, which they delivered to Staci.
As the last rose was delivered, Kyle appeared, going down on his knees exactly like all those years ago and “proposed” all over again. She said yes, she still does! Watch how all the passengers played along:
As the Passengers de-boarded, Kyle handed them each a rose… pic.twitter.com/fmyNiqxGdj
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
And how he surprises her again after a quarter of a century of marriage:
And when Kyle got on one knee, she said yes all over again. pic.twitter.com/oQ4ugOv8dj
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
We’re so gushy about this one, right ahead of Valentine’s day. Love springs eternal!
How about another 25 years of love? We’re here for it. pic.twitter.com/FVD2FUcf4W
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) February 7, 2020
Source: Travel and Leisure
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From Queen Elizabeth to Prince Harry and Megan, we’ve been enraptured by royal weddings for decades. We sit with baited breath to witness what the lucky princess will…
Sitting down for a meal with your loved ones is always special, and your wedding day should be no different. Embrace the intimacy with beautiful banquet tables.
Whether you’re hosting a small or large event, banquet tables are easy and stylish options to seat your guests. These rectangular tables run the length of the room, drawing your eyes ahead and making the space seem larger than in is. While it may seem intimidating, this table shape is incredibly easy to decorate. Depending on your wedding style, you can adorn your table with lush greenery, dried botanicals or rows of candles and glasswear.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
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