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Couples can literally take the plunge into married life after an aquarium became the first venue in Britain - to hold ‘underwater weddings’.

The tourist attraction will be able to marry couples either in the aquarium or in the shark tank.

And staff at the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool, Lancashire, have already received some enquiries for the venue, better known for sharks and stingrays than brides and grooms.

Couples can choose to either don an alternative underwater look, complete with wetsuit and flippers, or stick to traditional wedding attire.

(Image: Cavendish Press) (Image: Cavendish Press) (Image: Cavendish Press)

They’ll then be lowered into the main display tank alongside sharks , stingrays and other marine creatures.

The happy couple then exchange their vows in the water, with their heads just above the waves so the registrar can hear them clearly to comply with the law.

They can also choose to be married in other, drier parts of the aquarium, if they wish, such as in the shark tunnel or in front of the giant ocean window, with colourful sea creatures making a spectacular backdrop.

(Image: Cavendish Press) (Image: Cavendish Press) (Image: Cavendish Press)

The attraction can also provide champagne and canapes for guests on arrival, as well as a full wedding breakfast to follow the ceremony.

Sea Life general manager Matthew Titherington said: “We’ve taken a number of enquiries already from couples, especially diving enthusiasts, who want to get married amongst the underwater creatures.

(Image: Cavendish Press)

(Image: Cavendish Press)

“The registrar will stand in front of the display to conduct proceedings rather than actually climbing into the tank.

“Blackpool Register Office were pleasantly surprised by our request and think it makes an exciting venue.

“We can promise couples a truly memorable and unusual wedding day.”