Danny Beard On Same Sex Love and Marriage BBC Local Radio

Danny explores rainbow weddings, finding out why they chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work.

Danny sits down for a chat with two trailblazers, Peter McGraith and David Cabreza, the first same-sex couple to marry in the United Kingdom.
We hear why the couple decided to get hitched, why being the first was important for them and how they feel 10 years on.
It’s a conversation that takes Danny into territory Danny hadn’t thought of before.

Danny meets Charlie and Aly Houlder-Moat and hears how choosing a same sex wedding led Charlie to question what it means to belong to the Church of England.
Find out about Charlie and Aly’s special day and their thoughts on same sex blessings.

Danny meets 'Adam' from Saudi Arabia who found love with a man from a different culture.
'Adam' grew up in a conservative family and faced the prospect of an arranged marriage. Meeting Ray changed all that.

Wedding planner Lexie and her wife Aisha had different ideas about the proposal but were on the same page when it came to their wedding day.
Lexie and Aisha talk about why it was important to them to get married, the lack of black role models and issues about coming out.

Danny explores same sex weddings, finding out why couples chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work.
Producers: Ollie Peart, Emma Goswell
Online producer: Rachael Smith
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison