Sarah and June Synder-Kamen tied the knot before a British Antarctic marriage officer and a colony of Adelie penguins, along with fresh snowfall to complete the romantic atmosphere.
A couple have made history after holding the first female same-sex wedding in the British Antarctic Territory ., tied the knot on Valentine's Day at Bongrain Point, Pourquoi Pas Island - coinciding with LGBT+ history month.
After returning home, Sarah, a 30-year-old retired staff sergeant in the US Marines, and June, a 27-year-old German IT consultant, said:"We could not have asked for a more perfect day and guestlist to celebrate with us."We were surprised and delighted to learn from the BAT office that we were the first female same-sex couple to be married in Antarctica.
The marriage was registered by the BAT government, based in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.Paul Candler, His Majesty's Commissioner for BAT, said:"I am honoured that Sarah and June chose the British Antarctic Territory as the venue for their special day."During LGBT+ history month, this is a wonderful demonstration of how love is love, even in the very remotest parts of the world.
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