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Angela Priestley and Mark Power on their wedding day.

The bride didn’t wear white

When Angela Priestley was picking out her wedding dress she knew exactly what colour she wanted, and it wasn’t white.

Split focus: Aisles bristling with smartphones can detract from the ceremony.

Weddings unplugged: saying no to social media

Your big day has finally arrived. You've been up since 6am getting your hair and makeup done, you're now walking down the aisle in your dream dress, excited to have your friends and family gathered to witness you say 'I do'. But instead of seeing the smiling faces of your guests, you're greeted by a crowd of LCD screens.

Anti-gay marriage protesters in Paris in 2013.

One in seven Paris weddings is gay

Hollande legislation sees 1,331 same-sex marriages in the French capital, but former president Sarkozy pledges to repeal the law if re-elected.

Angela Priestley and Mark Power on their wedding day.

The bride didn’t wear white

When Angela Priestley was picking out her wedding dress she knew exactly what colour she wanted, and it wasn’t white.