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Campaigners hail landmark step for equality

Equality campaigners hailed a huge leap forward yesterday after same-sex couples in England and Wales finally won the right to walk their loved ones up the aisle.

Despite equal marriage laws passing through Parliament last year, couples could not even register their intention to marry until March 13.

The long wait for dozens of couples is over today as they walk down the aisle and take their vows in churches, registry offices and other venues.

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