A bride and groom have been arrested as they tied the knot after stripping naked in the street to campaign against San Francisco's ban on public nudity.
Police swooped on ex-stripper turned activist Gypsy Taub, 44, and groom Jamyz Smith, 20, within a few minutes of them exchanging vows.
According to SFGate.com, she told the gathered congregation: 'This is a protest against the nudity ban as much as it is a wedding. I know that the people of San Francisco are behind me.'
Gypsy Taub, right, embraces Jaymz Smith, left, following their nude wedding outside City Hall
The couple had derobed outside San Francisco City Hall after a yearlong campaign to highlight what they believe is a draconian restriction on their ability to be naked in public.
The service was conducted by nudity activist George Davis, an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.
After a short reading from his 'holy book,' entitled 'Erotic Art,' Davis said: 'I pronounce you man and wife,' adding: 'Kiss and conjugate.'
Gypsy Taub, left, places a ring on the finger of Jaymz Smith, right, during their nude wedding outside City Hall in San Francisco
Gypsy Taub, left, dances with Jaymz Smith, right, following their nude wedding outside City Hall
Officers from the local police department wrapped the newly wed couple into blanks and bundled them into separate vans as they shared a dance on the pavement during the service yesterday.
'People celebrate in whatever way they feel comfortable,' one of the well-wishers told SFGate.com,
adding: 'It's a wonderful thing that they are doing. Nobody is being hurt. Nobody is being damaged.'
adding: 'It's a wonderful thing that they are doing. Nobody is being hurt. Nobody is being damaged.'
According to a law enacted by the Board of Supervisors in 2012 bans public nudity on streets, sidewalks and transit stations and vehicles.
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