Hoping to live long and prosper Star Trek fanatics Jossie and Sonnie Gustavsson today tied the knot in the UK’s first-ever ‘Klingon’ wedding.

The bride, a Trekkie-convert who as a child dreamed of a white wedding, donned brown face-paint and a rubber mask to exchange vows.

And there was no need to beam up their guests after they carried out the ceremony in front of thousands of other sci-fi fans at the UK's first Star Trek convention in more than a decade.

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Clinging-on to one another: Sonnie Gustavsson (left) and Jossie Sockertopp of Sweden wear full Klingon costumes during their marriage ceremony Ceremony: The pair make their vows with some parts repeated in Klingon for authenticity

Live long and prosper: The pair cut their wedding cake and share their first kiss as a married couple in front of other Star Trek fanatics in the unique ceremony

VIDEO: UK's first Klingon marriage takes place in London

Organised by Superb Events Ltd it was faithful to the TV series meaning the sound of traditional Klingon drums replaced the more familiar wedding march as the pair took their place next to a three-metre statue of the Klingon god as the altar and giant flames.

Dressed in red and black ceremonial robes, the pair were married by celebrant Peter Wyllie in the language of Klingon, as bemused ‘Trekkies’ looked on.

Fans: Silvana Gunther (L) and Boris Murru of Berlin travelled to London for the landmark convention in London

Sci-fi fans: Scarlet Frost and Luke Earl of Farnborough, England pose for a photograph as they arrive at the "Destination Star Trek London" convention in London

Beam me up: Zoe Hennessy and Billie Houckham of Newcastle at the first Star Trek convention to be held in the UK in a decade

Celebration: Mirinda Archer of Manchester makes an impressive effort as she dresses up for the sci-fi event

Marrying the pair, Mr Wyllie said: 'Nobody can oppose the beating of two Klingon hearts.

'May the rest if your life be filled with your hearts beating as one.'

If that wasn't enough excitement for the pair on their big day the groom's Tawi'Yan, or best man to most, then presented the couple with a sword so they could commence a mock battle with each other in representation of the struggle of the male and female Klingon hearts against one another.

The pair then kissed before cutting a giant cake in the shape of the Borg Cube spacecraft.

The audience joined in a blessing of ‘yln’ [life], ‘bathlh’ [honour] and ‘qapla’ [success].

Jossie and Sonnie are both care workers for the elderly and the trip to London was the first holiday the couple have taken together.

They decided to marry at the convention, a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Star Trek the Next Generation, and were chosen out of many couples for the Klingon Wedding.