AMERICAN COUPLES WEDS ON TOP MOUNT EVEREST(PHOTOS)

An American couples based in California took their relationship to a whole new level by having their wedding ceremony atop the world highest mountain, mount Everest.

James Sissom, 35, and Ashley Schmieder, 32, from California, travelled thousands of miles and spent days trekking through the snow to tie the knot on Mount Everest.

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The newly wedded couples reportedly spent over a year planning the adventurous trip.

'After much deliberation, we decided a traditional wedding was not the right fit for us. As much as we would have loved to share our special day with our family and friends, we were both drawn to the idea of eloping during an incredible vacation, James was quoted as saying.

'We both are avid lovers of the outdoors and had experience at altitude up to 14,000 feet, but we knew the three week Everest Base Camp trek would be far more physically and mentally demanding than anything we've experienced.' He added.

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The wedding was photographed by adventure wedding photographer Charleton Churchill, from California, who accompanied the couple to document the incredible journey. 

He said: 'I wanted to document a real couple getting married, the journey along the way, the pain, the happiness, the tiredness, the struggles, as well as the romantic chemistry of the couples.

More photos of the couples below...