Alderney's first same-sex marriage has taken place

Alderney's first same-sex marriage has taken place this afternoon, after the legislation came into effect earlier this week.

Dits Preece and Allen Jones tied the knot at their home in Platte Saline.

The newlywed couple then led a cavalcade of cars around the island in an open top Voltswagen Beetle as those in town cheered and serenaded them.

The couple, who have been together for 15 years, will both take the surname 'Jones'.