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Coronation Street's Joe and Gail
A wedding. Guaranteed to ramp up the ratings for a soap, irrespective of the unwritten rule that anything and everything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
Viewers know this, but still tune in.
Coronation Street's Joe McIntyre and Gail Platt are the latest couple to take that walk up the aisle (the fifth time for Gail).
Fans have been treated to a wide variety of weddings over the years; from modest registry office dos (Jonny and Paul in Emmerdale) to indulgent, extravagant affairs (Liam and Maria's in Coronation Street).
Never underestimate the popularity of a soap wedding as nearly 20 million viewers watched Enders' Peggy Mitchell and Frank Butcher say 'I do'. To celebrate a big day in soaps, see the photos in our gallery including the likes of EastEnders' Dawn and Garry and Corrie's Ken and Deirdre.
