Midgets Tie The Knot

Their big day: Seven pairs of midgets tie the knot in Chinese group ceremony By Leon Watson They may be small, but this was their big day as seven pairs of midgets took part in a group wedding ceremony. All 14 people were actors from the Tianpi Shadow Play Troupe, which performs in Beijing, capital of China. The brides and grooms ranged in age from 21 to 27 years old, with the tallest standing at 4ft 5in and the shortest at 4ft. Down the aisle: the red carpet is rolled out for the seven couples as they arrive for their big day Big day: Seven pairs of midgets are seen taking part in a group wedding in Beijing, capital of China All seven couples arrived at the venue wearing white and exchanged their vows at the same time. When the deed was done, they then posed for the cameras before being whisked away in seven red sports cars. Tying the knot: All 14 people were from the Tianpi Shadow Play Troupe. They ranged in age from 21 to 27 years old Group ceremony: One of the couples take their vows at the same time as the other six On bended knee: The grooms kneel to hand their brides a bouquet during the ceremony Emotional: A couple can't hold back the tears as they tie the knot Line-up: The pairs of midgets clap their hands in unison at the end of their group wedding Smile: A couple pose for pictures after the ceremony before being whisked away in a red sportscar