Leonie married on 23.10.20. She said: 'Our perfect small, big day. Just awaiting the arrival of our son now to complete a pretty amazing, if a little up and down 2020.' Picture: Anthony R Turner Photographyplaceholder image
Leonie married on 23.10.20. She said: 'Our perfect small, big day. Just awaiting the arrival of our son now to complete a pretty amazing, if a little up and down 2020.' Picture: Anthony R Turner Photography

Portsmouth lockdown weddings: 30 photos of Hampshire couples who have tied the knot during the coronavirus pandemic

By ron Melton
Published 18th Jan 2021, 17:51 GMT
Updated 18th Jan 2021, 21:34 GMT

SUNDAY marked 300 days since the start of the first national coronavirus lockdown.

Portsmouth life has changed so much since then, but loved-up couples have still found time to say their vows between and during Covid-19 restrictions.

We asked online readers of The News, Portsmouth to share with us their lockdown wedding photos – and the responses were beautiful.

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Here’s the first 30 snaps from their special days, with a second gallery soon to follow.

If you’ve already sent us a photo, don’t worry, we’ll make sure you’re included.

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Ginika married on 17.12.20. She said: 'Me and my hubby got married... with just 12 people only as an invited guest according to the Covid UK Marriage rules. It was the happiest and hardest decision to make. Moving to Portsmouth 8 years ago we have made friends that have turned to family.'

9. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings

Ginika married on 17.12.20. She said: 'Me and my hubby got married... with just 12 people only as an invited guest according to the Covid UK Marriage rules. It was the happiest and hardest decision to make. Moving to Portsmouth 8 years ago we have made friends that have turned to family.' Photo: Ginika Abejoye

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Nicky married on 5.9.20. She said: '[It] was a beautiful, perfect day. Horse and carriage too.'

10. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings

Nicky married on 5.9.20. She said: '[It] was a beautiful, perfect day. Horse and carriage too.' Photo: Nicky Doyle

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Naomi and Dave married on 30.10.20. She said: 'We will still have our big reception once lockdown has completed ended and everyone is able to come out and be together with out any worries of someone falling ill. We got married on our 6th anniversary and it perfect in every way.'

11. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings

Naomi and Dave married on 30.10.20. She said: 'We will still have our big reception once lockdown has completed ended and everyone is able to come out and be together with out any worries of someone falling ill. We got married on our 6th anniversary and it perfect in every way.' Photo: Naomi Leggett

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Margaret married on 12.12.20. She said: ' It was limited to 12 people in the Portsmouth Registry Office, with a reception for 15 people at the marina bar. Small but perfect, wouldn't have changed it. Maybe a bigger reception when we can.'

12. 30 stunning photos of Portsmouth’s lockdown weddings

Margaret married on 12.12.20. She said: ' It was limited to 12 people in the Portsmouth Registry Office, with a reception for 15 people at the marina bar. Small but perfect, wouldn't have changed it. Maybe a bigger reception when we can.' Photo: Margaret Lemin

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