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Wedding as pirates with noodle and meat ball legalized in New Zealand

Wedding as pirates with noodle and meat ball legalized in New Zealand

New Zealand 'Pastafarians' tie the knot in what is being hailed as the first legally recognised wedding of its kind. Sporting eye-patches and pirate gear, a couple celebrated the first legally recognised 'Pastafarian' marriage on board a ship in New Zealand on Saturday (April 16), in a milestone of recognition for the bizarre global 'religion'.The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, whose stated beliefs are in a god made of spaghetti and meatballs, has amassed followers around the world.The group was initially formed to satirise American religious fundamentalism.Groom Toby Ricketts and his bride Marianna Fenn exchanged rings, took part in the 'noodle of love' first kiss and exchanged vows known as 'terms of engagement,' all while talking like pirates.According to local media, the couple decided to have a pirate wedding mainly because it shows respect to the Pastafarian faith. Pastafarianism states that all humans are descendants of pirates.The reception continued on the Fox II ship with guests served pasta and meatballs, all in keeping with the Pastafarian beliefs.Followers who wear colanders on their heads and revere pirates insist that they are not a spoof church and that their beliefs are genuine. The group also celebrates holidays such as 'Talk like a pirate day'.New Zealand's government earlier this month agreed to an application from member Karen Martyn to become a legal marriage celebrant after the group was deemed to comply with the country's regulations.Martyn, the self-declared 'Ministeroni' told reporters that many more Pastafarian weddings were being planned.
Cargo truck 'limos' whisk away blushing bride

Cargo truck 'limos' whisk away blushing bride

The 26-year-old truck driver made a surprising entrance to his bride’s house.
July 17, 2016 | 09:12 pm PT
How to survive a Vietnamese wedding

How to survive a Vietnamese wedding

Read on to save yourself from the shame of misbehaving at Vietnamese weddings.
August 1, 2016 | 05:00 am PT
At least 30 killed in Turkey wedding attack near Syria border

At least 30 killed in Turkey wedding attack near Syria border

An suicide bomber, possibly from the Islamic State, killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more.
August 20, 2016 | 06:55 pm PT
Wedding suicide bomber was aged 12 to 14

Wedding suicide bomber was aged 12 to 14

A teenager suicide bomber was the culprit of the attack in Turkey killed 51 and injured 94.
August 21, 2016 | 06:56 pm PT
Wedding in the air for Hanoi couple

Wedding in the air for Hanoi couple

Two members of paragliding clubs wanted their wedding to be very special. It couldn't get any better.
December 17, 2016 | 11:00 am PT
Indian businessman holds mass wedding

Indian businessman holds mass wedding

More than 200 couples of different faiths are married in a mass ceremony in the Indian state of Gujarat.
December 26, 2016 | 05:32 pm PT
Forklift wedding causes internet splash in Vietnam

Forklift wedding causes internet splash in Vietnam

A groom in the central province of Nghe An hired a forklift to wheel his wife home.
February 9, 2017 | 06:20 am PT
Vietnamese man kills wedding guest after karaoke row

Vietnamese man kills wedding guest after karaoke row

His singing was mocked by another guest, who also stole the microphone.
May 25, 2017 | 04:48 am PT
China's couples splash the cash on extravagant wedding photoshoots

China's couples splash the cash on extravagant wedding photoshoots

From underwater to location shoots, Chinese couples are spending an increasing amount of cash on wedding photoshoots aiming to get the memento of a lifetime.
August 25, 2017 | 08:14 pm PT
As many go ga-ga over royal engagement, China asks: Harry who?

As many go ga-ga over royal engagement, China asks: Harry who?

The vast majority of Chinese are better acquainted with Harry Potter than Prince Harry.
November 30, 2017 | 12:15 am PT
Groom among dead as minibus-truck collision kills 13 in central Vietnam

Groom among dead as minibus-truck collision kills 13 in central Vietnam

Thirteen people were killed after a minibus and a container truck collided in Quang Nam Province early Monday morning.
July 29, 2018 | 07:27 pm PT
Calling all fair maidens to a mega Wedding Fair

Calling all fair maidens to a mega Wedding Fair

A wedding fair - Darling, I’m Yours, DIY, initials that also stand for Do It Yourself, opens Saturday in Saigon.
August 24, 2018 | 01:36 am PT
On Vietnam’s Independence Day, 100 couples say yes

On Vietnam’s Independence Day, 100 couples say yes

100 couples celebrated their togetherness in a mass wedding on September 2, Vietnam’s National Day.
September 3, 2018 | 03:51 am PT
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