The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act came into effect just after midnight on Saturday morning (March 29), allowing couples like Sandi Toksvig and her partner Debbie to renew their vows.
Celebrities and politicians have taken to Twitter to praise the historic new law.
Digital Spy rounds up some of the reactions to the news below:
PM: Congratulations to all same-sex couples getting married today – I wish you every possible happiness for the future #equalmarriage
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) March 29, 2014
I though lame-sex marriage had been legal for years.
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— Peter Serafinowicz (@serafinowicz) March 29, 2014
Morning! Congratulation to all the couples getting married Today,
Gay and Straight! It's truly a wonderful day for equality! X
— Gok Wan (@therealgokwan) March 29, 2014
Big congrats to any gay & lesbian couples who are getting hitched this weekend. LOVE really does conquer all xxxx
— Shane Richie (@realshanerichie) March 29, 2014
I wish I had a gay wedding to go to this weekend. It's always nice when love wins.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) March 29, 2014
Today, more than any other day, I am proud to be part of this proud and equal country. #equalmarriage
— Lucy Spraggan (@lspraggan) March 29, 2014
If you're Gay and getting married today it's appropriate that the clocks go forward. We are no longer in the Dark Ages. Congratulations.
— Les Dennis (@LesDennis) March 29, 2014
My wedding was one of the best days of my life. That day is the right of every elligible adult citizen . No exceptions. #equalmarriage
— Bonnie Greer (@Bonn1eGreer) March 29, 2014
History has been made and lives have been changed, validated and in some cases dreams have come true! So truly happy #equalmarriage â¤ï¸
— Marcus Collins (@MarcuscollinsUK) March 29, 2014
How many of you could finally get married today? :) #equalmarriage
— Nicola Roberts (@NicolaRoberts) March 29, 2014
Better late than never. Fantastic news for all! RT @wonderlandmag: It's finally legal! #equalmarriage
— Peter Jones (@dragonjones) March 29, 2014
Congratulations England and Wales. Gay marriage is legal today #equalmarriage
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) March 30, 2014
Congratulations to all the couples who are able to get married from today! We are so happy for you. #equalmarriage
— The Labour Party (@UKLabour) March 29, 2014
