YouTube couple Rosie Spaughton and Rose Ellen Dix’s wedding video has had its audio restored after it was removed earlier this week for featuring Shake It Off during their first dance.
Taking to Twitter to voice their initial confusion, the couple explained that the entire audio from the video – not just the section featuring the Taylor Swift song – had been muted.
https://twitter.com/RoxeteraRibbons/status/652968488684929024
Rosie went on to explain the couple remain aware of copyright laws however felt that in this case the complete removal was inappropriate.
https://twitter.com/RoxeteraRibbons/status/652991648473972736
Her original comments have now been retweeted nearly 6000 times, sparking debate in the Twitter community that reached far beyond the UK.
@RoseEllenDix @RoxeteraRibbons you guys are news in Brazil https://t.co/ajsT0dSPrh
— emilly ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (@therosesdix) October 10, 2015
Reactions were mixed, with a lot of people misunderstanding the situation and believing that the couple had actually lost the wedding video entirely rather than just the audio.
However the majority were in complete agreement that the audio removal was unfair and began tweeting Taylor and her management, as well as expressing their anger.
@RoxeteraRibbons you shouldn't have to beg to get your wedding vows back. That's just heartless.
— ₳m⌲♌︎ⅆ⌲ ∱⌲ℽε (@AmandaFayeEST) October 11, 2015
@RoxeteraRibbons @BigMachine @taylorswift13 I'm sure if Taylor knew about this she'd be so upset. Working to get it on her radar. (:
— Ashley (@AshleyCarnx) October 11, 2015
Despite everything, the couple and their followers remained optimistic and light-hearted as they attempted to contact the singer.
https://twitter.com/RoxeteraRibbons/status/652971375544672256
@taylorswift13, It's not @RoseEllenDix and @RoxeteraRibbons's falt if you write flawless love songs.
— emilly ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (@therosesdix) October 10, 2015
Thankfully, after several days of Tweeting, the audio has now been completely restored. The power of social media, eh? (Skip to 20 mins in for the first dance.)
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