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A traditional Shintō wedding ceremony in Japan
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Marriage: Hindu wedding ceremony
A Hindu couple being blessed by a priest during their wedding ceremony, Bali, Indonesia.
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Supreme Court plaintiff Jim Obergefell
Jim Obergefell participating in the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade, June 28, 2015....
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Marriage: Christian wedding ceremony
A bride and groom receiving Communion during their wedding ceremony.
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A bride and groom posing with their wedding guests in Nigeria.
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