The first same sex weddings on Australian soil have taken place, with Canberra men Joel Player and Alan Wright saying ‘I do’ minutes after midnight in an emotional ceremony at the National Carillon. The Australian Capital Territory's Marriage Equality Law came into effect at midnight, and 40 couples are registered to get married over the weekend.
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ACT celebrant Sharyn Gunn officiates over Australia's first Australian legal same sex marriage between Alan Wright (L)and Joel Player, at one minute past 12 midnight. Photo: karleen Minney
Samantha Harmes, Haley Wilson and 7-year-old Bailey (Samantha's son) pose for photos with the wedding certificate after their ceremony. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Stephen Dawson and Dennis Liddelow getting married shortly after midnight, in front of Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Alan Wright and Joel Player, Signing the official papers after their ceremony. Photo: karleen Minney
Haley Wilson and Samantha Harmes sign their wedding certificate after their ceremony. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Michelle Stockwell and Annabel Scholes exchange rings during their ceremony. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Michelle Stockwell and Annabel Scholes embrace after getting married. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Samantha Harmes and Haley Wilson hug after getting married. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Alan Wright and Joel Player's wedding rings. Photo: karleen Minney
