Unusual socially distant wedding held in Leeds revealed in photos

A ban on weddings was finally lifted on Saturday - and a Leeds couple were one of the first in the country to tie the knot under the new rules.

Lovebirds Tom Hall and Heather McLaren got hitched at St George's Church in Leeds city centre, but they had to follow a raft of new rules during their big day including limits on guests and social distancing measures.

1. A very unusual wedding

The ceremony was held at St George's Church in Leeds - but it was a very different experience to a normal wedding

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Guests had to observe social distancing and spread out through the church

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3. New safety rules at Leeds wedding

Measures included washing the rings before exchanging them, as per the new wedding rules

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But that didn't stop Tom Hall and Heather McLaren from tying the knot

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The couple stood at the altar getting married in the socially distant ceremony

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You may now kiss the bride: wedding rules also ban couples from having a reception

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Unusual socially distant wedding held in Leeds revealed in photos

A ban on weddings was finally lifted on Saturday - and a Leeds couple were one of the first in the country to tie the knot under the new rules.

1. A very unusual wedding

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3. New safety rules at Leeds wedding

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