Image source, Sava Mihajlov

When Ana Pavlovic and her partner of 35 years Sava Mihajlov received the email from Old Marylebone Town Hall, they knew this was the nudge they needed to tie the knot.

After years of being asked by friends and family when they would be getting married - today's the day!

Ana, 64, says she always knew they were going to be together but it wasn't until the "perfect nudge" came along that they decided to walk down the aisle.

The news of their wedding was a "shock to many. There was no warning or anything. We never got engaged or did the routine.”

The two studied at the school of architecture in Belgrade and left what was Yugoslavia in 1990. They settled in Westminster and said both their children have been registered at the Old Marylebone Town Hall.

Sava and Ana, from Westminster, will be getting married at 17:00 - so hit Watch live at the top of the page to enjoy the moment with them.

Let's take a look back to 60 weddings ago, when Shona Mitchell and Kenny Price became one of the first four sets of couples to be hitched.

We've put some of your questions to Tommy Hanover, the registrar at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

How has the day been?

The day has been a dream. Despite the early start, we're still rocking it because the couples are bringing the energy.

How much does an average town hall wedding cost?

At Old Marylebone Town Hall, a statutory wedding is around £50 and the most expensive £1,400. Most town halls across the country are of a similar price.

Can anyone be a witness?

Witnesses have to be of a reasonable age - 16 at Old Marylebone - and must be able to understand English, as they are witnessing a verbal contract.

Do you always say the same thing as a registrar?

A number of scripts are offered to couples which can be customised - but certain legal words can't be changed.

Can people wear anything?

Anything - but we wouldn't allow nothing. I've married people in pyjamas before.

What's your wedding highlight?

I conducted the first same-sex marriage in the UK, which was a real highlight. When I was younger, the idea that this institution was open to me was beyond my realm of understanding.

What's the craziest pet you've had take part in the wedding?

Not here, but I've heard of an owl attending to present the rings. It didn't work very well.

We can now bring you images of Marvin, a very special guest at the wedding of his owners Dan and Daisy.

The couple met on their first day of university in 2016, and were excited by Old Marylebone Town Hall's offer for up to two pets to attend the day's festivities.

Marvin, Daisy and Dan "come as a package deal", the couple tells the BBC - and Marvin has been soaking in the attention from reporters and registrars alike.

Something we're hearing a lot today is how the swift nature of today's weddings - which last 15-20 minutes each- is helping ease any pre-wedding nerves.

"Everyone here made it less scary," bride Daniela says. Her new husband Ean works at Westminster City Council, and when he heard about the town hall's plans the couple made the decision to get hitched.

"We walked straight in," he says. "In and out, bish bash bosh."

We're about to hear from some expert registrars at Old Marylebone Town Hall, who have been working tirelessly during today's 100 ceremonies.

They will be answering your wedding-related queries, but be quick to have your question answered. You can listen along to their answers by clicking Watch live at the top of this page.

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Image source, Björn Schwarz and Beverley Sarpong-Schwarz

As we said earlier, several of the loved-up couples met using dating apps or over the coronavirus pandemic, and that also includes couples who are renewing their vows.

Björn Schwarz and Beverley Sarpong-Schwarz, who are renewing their vows. met nearly eight years ago on the dating app Once and got married in 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Everything was a bit rushed, so this is a chance to relive the day,” Björn says.

Beverley says newlyweds should "focus on yourselves." Couples should take a moment to reflect on their marriage, she adds.

Image source, PA Media

In the last few moments, we've reached the half way point of 100 weddings taking place at the Old Marylebone Town Hall.

The first couples to tie the knot this morning, including Shona and Kenny, kicked things off at 08:00 and the final ceremony will take place at 22:30.

We've seen surprise weddings, tears of joy and a whole host of celebrations - including our very own Thomas Mackintosh marrying his wife Paige.

You can follow along with the weddings, as they happen, by clicking Watch live at the top of this page.

Nicky Schiller
Reporting from Old Marylebone Town Hall

As another happy couple Anna-Maria and Adekolapo kiss on the steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall, Edwin the doorman tells me we are now up to 46 ceremonies. So almost at the half way mark.

It seems our live stream has had an impact - the staff here say the booking website crashed earlier.

Remember, though, all the couples today only had to pay £100 for their ceremonies. It's more expensive on a "normal" day.

How much does a wedding cost? Why can't you wear red to a wedding? Who should you invite?

We'll soon be putting wedding questions to the registrars at the Old Marylebone Town Hall - make sure to ask us any burning queries you have.

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A list of musical legends, footballers and Hollywood stars have got married at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher married his first wife Patsy Kensit at the venue in 1997. Then, at the same registry office on Valentines’ Day in 2008 Gallagher married All Saints singer Nicole Appleton.

Other notable ceremonies include two members of the Beatles, singer Cilla Black and Hollywood A-listers Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith got hitched in 1996.

More recently. just last week in fact, TOWIE star Vicky Pattison tied the knot with her now-husband Ercan Ramadan.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

For those working behind the scenes at Old Marylebone Town Hall today, the logistics of organising 100 weddings and ceremonies in one day has been "a year in the making".

Speaking to the BBC, Joe - an organiser at the venue - says that the day so far has been running "very smoothly".

As many as seven couples are tying the knot at a time at the famous wedding venue and each ceremony lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, he adds.

Pictures also show a clean-up operation in place between ceremonies, and with confetti thrown over each of the 100 couples that's no easy task.

"We make sure that people have their moment, that it's special", he says.

Forty-three registrars - nearly the full force employed at Old Marylebone Town Hall - are on hand to process each of the weddings.

Image source, PA Media

Image source, PA Media

After 36 years together, Andy and Mel chose to get married now because it's "an iconic thing to happen".

It's nice to "finally" wear their wedding rings, they tell the BBC, and they're loving the buzz of the Old Marylebone Town Hall today.

Wearing matching tartan, they're heading for a celebratory lunch in Covent Garden.

• You can read their love story here, which began in 1988

Keep an eye out for a VIP - very important pup - called Marvin this afternoon.

Marvin will be witnessing the wedding of his owners Daisy McDonnell and Dan McKinley, both 27. “He’s used to the attention”, Dan says.

The couple met on their first day at University of Liverpool in 2016.

They lived in the same flat, where they became close friends and later started dating.

The two got engaged at Angela Hartnett's Italian restaurant in Mayfair 18 months ago. They're planning to prepare for their nuptials with a drink - or two - at a nearby pub.

“Daisy makes me a better person to be around, know and spend every minute with”, Dan adds.

Daisy and Dan will be getting married at 15:30, to follow along with our coverage of the weddings click Watch live above.

Nicky Schiller
Reporting from Old Marylebone Town Hall

You might be wondering how we are managing to cover all of the 100 weddings.

We have a small team and five cameras here at the town hall.

And it's not just us, Eddie Nestor and Wendy Hurrell from BBC Radio London have been broadcasting live from around the building - even grabbing newly weds on the stairs before they head out on to the famous steps for some pictures.

Here are some photos of our wonderful crew behind the scenes:

We can't stop smiling here at New Broadcasting House as we receive the latest photos from outside the Old Marylebone Town Hall.

Charlotte Gallagher
Reporting live from Old Marylebone Town Hall

Dating apps get a lot of bad press, but many of the couples I’ve spoken to today met on them.

Shona and Kenny, one of the first of the 100 brides and grooms to be married, met on an app six years ago.

BBC reporter Thomas Mackintosh and his wife Paige met virtually between the second and third Covid lockdowns, while Conor and Georgia, whose wedding was live streamed on the BBC, met online two years ago.

True love can blossom on Tinder after all!

Image source, Andy Lambert

In less than 10 minutes, Andy Lambert and Mel Fawcus will be saying "I do".

When Andy saw the offer to get married at Old Marylebone Town Hall, he acted on instinct and registered online.

An unknown number came through and before he knew it the wedding was booked - but he still had to tell Mel, who was none the wiser.

He and Mel Fawcus met in 1988 at an Easter Bonnet party and have been dating ever since.

Andy works as a train driver for Chiltern Railways in and out of London Marylebone station – just round the corner from today’s venue.

“It's going to be nice to be surrounded by so many other people and couples who are also getting married. Everyone wants to be there. There was no hoopla with this, it is a case of getting married and then getting out.”

Andy and Mel will be getting married at 12:30, you can watch along with today's weddings by clicking the Watch live button above.

Employees lined up in the halls of the Old Marylebone Town Hall to celebrate their former colleague Joyce - who has just renewed her vows with her husband Kunle.

They're celebrating 22 years of marriage, Joyce tells the BBC, as she wipes away 'tears of joy'.

Kunle's reaction you wonder? Mainly surprise, he says, as Joyce only told him a couple of days ago she'd booked the ceremony.

It's nearly midday, meaning we're four hours into our coverage of an historic day at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

So far, 27 couples have said "I do". We've seen beaming brides, proud pups and a whole lot of joy in and outside of the town hall.

Don't forget, you can watch the day of weddings unfold by pressing Watch live at the top of the page - where our colleagues are helpfully keeping a tally of how many ceremonies have taken place.