Most people dream of a big wedding, but for this bride and groom, the world's smallest was everything they had ever hoped for.

Brazilians beloveds Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros and Katyucia Lie Hoshino became the 'shortest married couple' with a combined height of 181.41 cm (71.42 inches).

The pair tied the knot eight years after meeting on social media, marrying in London.

'We hope our new record will encourage the world to look past the physical differences in others and understand all people should be treated equally,' they said in a statement.

Brazilians beloveds Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros and Katyucia Lie Hoshino became the 'shortest married couple' with a combined height of 181.41 cm (71.42 inches)

Paulo, 31, is two foot nine inches while his wife Katyucia is just two foot and one inch tall

The pair tied the knot seven years after meeting on social media, marrying outside St Thomas' Hospital in London.

It was a cause for celebration for the pair, who have a combined height of just five feet

Waving for the cameras, they set a new world record for the shortest couple ever marries