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Hill and Nauss’ Occupy encampment wedding was anything but traditional, and they plan to kick off their marriage in a similar fashion. For their honeymoon, the two passionate activists will naturally be touring other Occupy camps. “We’re looking at Boston, Wall Street, Baltimore, D.C., and definitely Norristown – that’s where Adam’s from,” Nauss said. “We’re going to visit wherever we can on the East Coast.” Onlookers cheered as the couple exchanged vows and wedding bands before the obligatory first kiss.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011
It’s love at first tent for Occupy Philly pair The honeymoon?
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Wedding celebration highlights month anniversary of encampment Couple met at Dilworth Plaza tent Occupy Philly members Alicia Nauss, 24, and Adam Hill, 27, who met while staffing the camp’s information tent, were married yesterday in a ceremony at the lower level of Dilworth Plaza. “We’ve both been here since day one,” said Nauss. “I think being in a situation where you’re with someone 24/7 does progress a relationship faster than a traditional setting, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Nauss wore a gown given to her by a friend and carried flowers donated by a wholesale company that
“We’re not asking a lot. We’re just calling on the community to support us and our movement.” NEWLYWED ALICIA NAUSS
gives supplies to the food tent. Occupiers also prepared food and baked a wedding cake. “We’re not asking a lot,” Nauss said.
“We’re just calling on the community to support us and the movement.” The ceremony was officiated by Baptist Minister and fellow Occupier Michael Pierce, who wore a cowboy hat and sunglasses. The bride processed down the steps of Dilworth Plaza unaccompanied, as her family was in Virginia and unable to attend. “They’re 100 percent supportive and I know Adam’s family is too,” Nauss said. Hill’s two brothers served as his best men. ALEX WIGGLESWORTH awigglesworth@metro.us
Loud cheers erupted during the couple’s first kiss.