A images of the Paris wedding of a US gay couple have gone viral after a relative posted them to Twitter.

Riccardo and James Burrell-Hinds, both bartenders based in Florida, got married last week in France. On Tuesday, a niece of James’ posted images of their celebrations to Twitter.

The newlyweds are pictured in front of the Eiffel Tower, on a bridge across the Seine, and on the steps leading to the Petit Palais art museum.

Riccardo, 30 is wearing a suit, while James, 36, wears a cape and long train – an eye-catching choice for a bridegroom.

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