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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

Gay couple turned away by 31 churches finally tie the knot

Ellie Stewart / SWNS

A gay couple who were rejected 31 times for a church wedding have finally tied the knot.

Shane Yerrell, 39, and David Sparrey, 30, finally said “I do” at Wanstead United Reformed Church in London on 21 October.

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