in the midst of the Extinction riot protest the previous day Monday, October 7 on Westminster Bridge in London which blocked transport links city-broad, a pair held a marriage ceremony. The activists who had gathered in aid of spurring local weather alternate motion took a break from their protest to celebrate the wedding of fellow environmental campaigner Tamsin Omond and their partner Melissa.
the crowd gathered across the couple who exchanged vows and kissed during this pleasing bridal ceremony. In a video clip, the officiant speaks to the group as even though they're family unit friends at any wedding ceremony saying: "we're right here to witness, to celebrate and verify the commitment to love made by way of Tamsin and Melissa at the present in their marriage. They provide themselves to at least one a further, trusting within the love of God to preserve their own love, promising faithfulness, have confidence and forgiveness in their life collectively."
Many individuals and companies reached out to extend neatly-desires and congratulations to the couple across social media.
friend of the couple, Sam Knights, posted a clip of the pair kissing after they exchanged vows with the gigantic crowd that had gathered to witness the ceremony cheering them on.
while the Extinction rebellion community itself additionally took to Twitter to joyfully announce its first marriage, praising the couple for his or her dedication to the cause announcing: "in love, and in rage, they stand on Westminster Bridge to be married."
Extinction riot spokesperson Rupert examine additionally congratulated the couple including:
"So chuffed to witness my pal and longtime comrade Tamsin Omond marrying during this exciting way."
the warm needs extended throughout the climate exchange movement with Jenny Jones of the green birthday party announcing "congratulations and first rate wishes from the backside of my coronary heart" as well as Caroline Ruseell, member of the London assembly, sending the couple "huge congratulations."
despite the fact, due to Westminster Bridge now not being a certified marriage ceremony venue this blessing was now not legally binding and so the couple have additionally deliberate a felony wedding ceremony in the future.
With Extinction rebel and different local weather alternate action protests happening well-nigh each day international, this may not be the ultimate protest marriage ceremony we see in 2019.
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