Walking arm in arm, a couple of newlyweds, the bride clad in a snow-white bridal gown and her proud husband in a smart suit, celebrated their nuptials last Saturday.
But rather than a formal reception with friends and family, the scene unfolding around them in Kiev, Ukraine was one of conflict and political protest.
The bride and groom visited Independence Square where pro-European integration supporters were holding a rally.
The series of rallies were sparked by President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision last month to choose ties with Russia over integration with the European Union. That deeply angered many Ukrainians, who favor closer links with the West.
In light of this thought-provoking image, captured FEMAIL looks back on weddings in chaos, which reflect that even in times of hardship love can flourish and be celebrated.
