Photography. Sign O' The Times

Quilligan and Sheridan's wedding ended with their photographer, Jess Hurd, being detained by the police.

She was questioned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, after officers noticed her standing outside the hall in Canary Wharf waiting for a shot of the guests leaving, even though she was surrounded by snappily dressed members of the party. The venue is near the site of the 1996 IRA bomb.

"This incident could hardly have been more inept or offensive," said Richard Sheridan, uncle to the groom and president of the Gypsy Council, which campaigns for civil rights for Romany and travellers.

"Being at a young couple's wedding reception - and on UN human rights day."