October 1st 2024.
Today, the steps of the Old Marylebone Town Hall were transformed into a colorful and joyful scene as 100 couples gathered to celebrate their love and commitment in a mass wedding. It was a special occasion, marking a century of memories at this iconic venue. Among the newlyweds were some famous faces, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and Liam Gallagher, who have all said "I do" at this very spot.
For just £100, these lucky couples were able to participate in this historic event. From 8am until 10.30pm, they paraded up and down the steps of the elegant Westminster building, showered with confetti, sipping champagne, and sharing kisses and cheers. Despite the rain that poured down on Tuesday morning, the spirit of love and happiness prevailed, with many guests joking that a wet wedding day is a sign of good luck.
One of the registrars who officiated at the ceremony, Alison Cathcart, also took part in the celebrations by renewing her vows with her husband Mark Rimmer. The couple, who have been married for 31 years and live in Hertfordshire, decided to seize the opportunity and reaffirm their love for each other just three days ago.
Another newlywed couple, Andy Lambert and Mel Fawcus, couldn't contain their joy as they left the town hall, beaming with happiness. Stella and Ken, two lovebirds who have been together for many years, also tied the knot at this famous hall. Christopher Hohls and Madeleine Crean, who said their "I do's" alongside 98 other couples, shared their excitement and thought process behind their decision to participate in this unique event.
Ms. Cathcart, who had previously officiated at Sir Paul's wedding in 2011, expressed her joy at being able to marry couples again after renewing her own vows. She didn't want to miss out on this special occasion and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.
Speaking outside the town hall after their ceremony, Ian Elliott, 54, and Paula Diaz, 50, shared their story of how they've been meaning to tie the knot for a long time. They saw this as the perfect opportunity to do so, in a place that holds special meaning for both of them.
The newlyweds, who have lived in London for 35 years, met in university and worked at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Mr. Elliott joked that after 29 years together, he had run out of reasons not to marry Paula.
Ishan Godawatta and Ananya, another happy couple, were all smiles as they left the town hall after exchanging their vows. Like many others, they were thrilled to be a part of this unique and memorable event.
Brad and Priscilla Standfield, who hail from Melbourne, Australia, met at work seven years ago and decided to take the plunge and get married at this iconic venue. They described the day as "amazing" and couldn't have asked for a better wedding experience.
For Christopher and Madeleine, the whole experience felt surreal. They couldn't believe they were getting married alongside 99 other couples, but when they saw the opportunity, they thought "why not?" and went for it.
As the celebrations came to an end, the town hall steps were filled with newlyweds, all sharing their love and happiness with their partners, family, and friends. It was a day to remember, and one that will surely go down in the history of the iconic Old Marylebone Town Hall.
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