Linus Karp and Joseph Martin made history with the first queer wedding ceremony in front of a ticketed audience during the Edinburgh Fringe. The couple, who have been together for ten years, exchanged vows in The Pleasance Grand before approximately 750 attendees. The ceremony featured unique elements, including themed entrances with Karp being carried in and Martin entering to Charli XCX's music. Special performances included a delivery of the rings by a comedic troupe and a reading of Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA, culminating in a standing ovation from the audience after their official pronouncement.
Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, the co-founders of Awkward Productions, tied the knot in front of a sold-out audience during an event at the Edinburgh Fringe, making history as the first queer wedding ceremony with a ticketed audience.
The ceremony included themed entrances, with Karp being carried on stage and Martin making an entrance to Charli XCX's Von Dutch, providing a unique spectacle for the audience.
The couple's rings were delivered in a Lord of the Rings routine, while the best man performed a dramatic reading of Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA, adding to the joyful atmosphere.
After the wedding was officiated by Jackie Blackburn, the audience responded with a standing ovation, underscoring the enthusiastic support for Karp and Martin during their historic celebration.
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