Vincent Autin, left, and Bruno Boileau kiss as they exchange marriage vows at City Hall in Montpellier, France, on Wednesday, May 29. The two men were the <a >first gays to wed in France</a> after the passage of a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The legislation has prompted fierce opposition from many social conservatives and the Catholic Church.
France's first same-sex marriage —
Vincent Autin, left, and Bruno Boileau kiss as they exchange marriage vows at City Hall in Montpellier, France, on Wednesday, May 29. The two men were the first gays to wed in France after the passage of a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The legislation has prompted fierce opposition from many social conservatives and the Catholic Church.
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Autin, left, and Boileau hold hands during the ceremony. Autin, a gay rights activist, said his wedding marks a big step forward for same-sex equality.<br />
France's first same-sex marriage —
Autin, left, and Boileau hold hands during the ceremony. Autin, a gay rights activist, said his wedding marks a big step forward for same-sex equality.
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Montpellier Mayor Helene Mandroux, right, officiates at the wedding in which hundreds of guests attended.
France's first same-sex marriage —
Montpellier Mayor Helene Mandroux, right, officiates at the wedding in which hundreds of guests attended.
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The jubilant couple sign marriage documents.
France's first same-sex marriage —
The jubilant couple sign marriage documents.
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Boileau, left, and Autin hold hands during the ceremony. Boileau said they plan to build a family together.
France's first same-sex marriage —
Boileau, left, and Autin hold hands during the ceremony. Boileau said they plan to build a family together.
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