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An Occupy Philly Wedding

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Occupy Philly members Alicia Nauss, 24, and Adam Hill, 27, who met while staffing the camp's information tent, were married today 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 gives supplies to the food tent. Occupiers also prepared food and baked a wedding cake. "We don't need a lot and 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.Onlookers cheered from the plaza's upper level as the couple exchanged vows and wedding bands.And for a honeymoon? The two 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."See photos and video of the wedding here.