British couple married in Abu Dhabi civil ceremony – in pictures

British couple Sarah Goodman and Craig Lindsey wanted a civil wedding and applied online after new laws were introduced in November to support expatriates in Abu Dhabi.
British couple Sarah Goodman and Craig Lindsey wanted a civil wedding and applied online after new laws were introduced in November to support expatriates in Abu Dhabi.
A simple but elegant service was completed in a matter of minutes.
A simple but elegant service was completed in a matter of minutes.
It was a day to remember for the couple, who have been engaged for eight years.
It was a day to remember for the couple, who have been engaged for eight years.
British couple Craig Lindsey and Sarah Goodman got married one day after flying to the UAE from the UK. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
British couple Craig Lindsey and Sarah Goodman got married one day after flying to the UAE from the UK. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
More than a dozen couples have already registered for civil marriages in Abu Dhabi.
More than a dozen couples have already registered for civil marriages in Abu Dhabi.
The couple were delighted to become husband and wife and start their new life together in the UAE.
The couple were delighted to become husband and wife and start their new life together in the UAE.
The civil ceremony was held at Abu Dhabi's Non-Muslim Family Court.
The civil ceremony was held at Abu Dhabi's Non-Muslim Family Court.
The happy couple wait for the civil ceremony to begin.
The happy couple wait for the civil ceremony to begin.