Gay wedding for TV host Robertson
Children’s TV presenter Andrew Robertson tied the knot with long-term partner Craig Atkins in the first gay wedding in the Isle of Lewis in Scotland.The five-minute ceremony took place at the registrar`s office in Stornoway Town Hall.Andrew, 35, lives at Habost on the island with 38-year-old Craig from New Zealand. Craig is the manager of Stornoway’s An Lanntair art centre.The pair have been together for more than 10 years now.The ceremony, officiated by registrar Euphemia MacDonald, was the first to be carried out in the Outer Hebrides since the rules were introduced in 2003.Council spokesman Nigel Scott said that the couple’s civil partnership showed the islands were now in the 21st century. He added: Change is happening in all aspects of life and the council will respond. I think the ceremony is more a landmark for the people involved. The council satisfied its obligations and we were happy to do so. However, a Free Church of Scotland spokesman said: This is wrong. The council should not be forcing staff to conduct ceremonies like these. It is immoral and a sin. Discuss on the Confetti forumsConfetti can help with every hour of your special day with the complete guide to weddings. Complete guide to weddings Pregnant? Planning a wedding and panicking about what to wear? Confetti has tips and style advice for expectant brides to be. Tips for expectant brides Planning a wedding can wreak havoc with your usual sense of calm. Find out how to have a stress-free wedding with Confetti. Stress free wedding
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