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Aaron Willoughby and Steph Norman are unable to say Cornish wedding vows - but could in Scottish or Welsh Picture: Aaron Willoughby / SWNS A couple say they were discriminated against after being told they can t have their wedding vows in Cornish. Steph Norman and Aaron Willoughby had hoped to have an authentic ceremony paying tribute to their Cornwall routes. The big day is set to include pints of mead, Cornish kilts – and a giant Cornish pasty. But they were told they will have to say their vows in English before any other language is spoken. The couple from Truro later discovered there is an exemption for Welsh and Scottish speakers, who can use non English vows.
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image captionSteph Norman and Aaron Willoughby have been told they must have their wedding ceremony in English first
A couple feel discriminated against after being told they cannot have their wedding ceremony entirely in Cornish.
Steph Norman and Aaron Willoughby were told by Cornwall Council their ceremony must be in English and Cornish.
The council said declaratory and contracting words can only be said in English or Welsh for a legally binding marriage.
Ms Norman said I feel if everyone understands the language, it should be up to them what language they speak .
The couple contacted the council as part of their search for a registrar who speaks Cornish, when they were told their plans for the ceremony were not legal.
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