Same sex marriages(01 of43)
Open Image ModalThe rainbow flag, a symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, flies over the Department of Customs and Excise in central London, to mark the first same sex weddings taking place in Britain. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(02 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard pose for photographs following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(03 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard pose for photographs following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(04 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard pose for photographs following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(05 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard hold their marriage certificate following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(06 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard hold their marriage certificate following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(07 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) before their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(08 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) before their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(09 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(10 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(11 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(12 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(13 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(14 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard pose for photographs following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(15 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(16 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(17 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(18 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(19 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(20 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(21 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) sign the register during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(22 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) sign the register during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(23 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(24 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(25 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) during their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(26 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard hold their marriage certificate following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(27 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(28 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(29 of43)
Open Image ModalIslington couple Peter McGraith and David Cabreza (right) after their wedding service at Islington Town Hall, London, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(30 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard pose for photographs following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(31 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard kiss during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(32 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(33 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(34 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(35 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(36 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(37 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(38 of43)
Open Image ModalCrowds gather to greet actor Andrew Wale and guesthouse owner Neil Allard following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(39 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(40 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(41 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(42 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard following their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)
Same sex marriage(43 of43)
Open Image ModalActor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force. (credit:PA)