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British Polar Guides Get Hitched In Antarctica

It's said to be the first official wedding in Antarctic territory claimed by the U.K. They took photos outside in 15 degree temperatures after the ceremony, and then zipped away in a sno-cat vehicle.
Polar field guides Julie Baum and Tom Sylvester got married in the British Antarctic Territory this weekend.

From one of the coldest places on Earth comes a heartwarming love story.

A pair of polar field guides got married over the weekend at a British research station, it's the first official wedding in Antarctic territory claimed by the U.K.

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