Jane and Paul - The wedding of Jane Brocklehurst, daughter of Alan and Susan Brocklehurst, and Paul Cockcroft, son of Frances Cockcroft, took place at St Michaels Church in Wincle. A marquee reception followed at the brides parents farm, Hill Top Farm, Wincle. The bride, who is a student midwife, and the groom, who is a agriculturist/tree surgeon, then spent their honeymoon in Tuscany in Italy before returning to their home in Norden, Rochdale.
Chelsea and Leon - The wedding of Chelsea Neil and Leon Thompson took place at Etrop Grange Hotel, Manchester, followed by a reception at the same venue. The bride, daughter of Philip and Jayne Poulson of Offerton, is a business sales advisor. The groom, grandson of Ken and Brenda Thompson, is a supervisor at Brakes Catering. The newlyweds then enjoyed a honeymoon in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco.
Sarah-Jane and Mark - The wedding of Sarah-Jane Dunhill, daughter of Richard and Lesley Dunhill, to Mark Wilkinson, son of Kenneth and Stephanie Wilkinson, took place at St Marys Church, Nether Alderley, followed by a reception at Mottram Hall. The couple, who live in Styal, mini-mooned in Gozo following their wedding and are booked for Florida next September.
Sophie and Paul - Sophie Lea and Paul Hoad tied the knot at a beautiful wedding blessing and reception at the Palau Lo Mirador hotel in Torroella de Montgrí, Spain. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Sylvia Lea. The groom is the son of John and Sandra Hoad. The newlyweds will live in Macclesfield.
Sarah and Ryan - The wedding of Sarah Victoria Howell and Ryan Lee Broadhead took place at St Chads Church in Winsford, followed by a reception in a marquee at Marton House in Winsford, the home of a family friend. The bride, daughter of Keith and Carolyn Howell of Winsford, and groom, son of Charles and Angela Broadhead of Weaverham, flew to Corfu straight after the wedding, but will also be heading to Thailand and Vietnam next year as their main honeymoon. The newlyweds will continue to live in Winsford.
Kate and Paul - Kate Miles, daughter of Julia Barker and Michael Fletcher, married Paul Thursfield, son of William and Maureen Thursfield of Alsager, in a ceremony at Sandhurst Hotel, Middlewich. The wedding was followed by a honeymoon to Venice. The bride is national compliance manager and the groom is manager of a Specsavers.
Lauren and Matthew - The wedding of Lauren Cox, daughter of Paul and Sheila Cox from Dutton, and Matthew Niner, son of Mandy and the late Dean Niner from Hertfordshire, took place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh. This was followed by a reception at Dutton Lodge Farm, the brides family home. Both the bride and groom are teachers and spent their honeymoon in Mexico before returning to their home in Essex.
Faye and Martyn - The wedding of Faye Elizabeth Metcalfe, daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth Metcalfe of Mottram St. Andrew, and Martyn David Simcock, son of David and Pauline Simcock of Mobberley, took place at St Wilfrids Church, Mobberley. A reception followed at Colshaw Hall, Lower Peover. The newlyweds enjoyed a honeymoon in Dubai and Phuket in Thailand, before returning to their home in Wilmslow.
Clare and Robert - Clare Margaret Attebury Nash, eldest daughter of Maggie Hayes of Harrogate, and Robert William Bentham, only son of Howard and Elizabeth Bentham of Antrobus, were married at St Oswalds Church, Lower Peover, followed by a reception at Colshaw Hall, Over Peover. The bride and groom enjoyed a honeymoon in Budapest before returning to reside at their home in Knutsford.
The wedding of Natalia Ikin, daughter of Robert and Ann Ikin and James Hollingsworth, son of Stuart and Jo Hollingsworth of Crowthorne, Berkshire, took place at St. John the Baptist Church, Aldford followed by a marquee reception held at Golborne Manor, Hatton Heath, the brides home. The couple then spent their honeymoon in South Africa.
Hannah and Joel - The wedding of Hannah Louise Abagail Tarry and Joel Robert Rowlinson took place at Crewe registry office followed by a humanist service at their woodland wedding in Delamare Forest. The bride, daughter of Timothy Charles and Jean Tarry of Sandbach, and groom, son of Sue and Dave Rowlinson who live in Chania, Crete, then spent their honeymoon in the Lake District in Harrison the camper van. They also enjoyed an extended honeymoon to Croatia, Italy and Crete. The bride, who is a primary school teacher, and the groom, who teaches at Shiplake College, will live in Henley-on-Thames.
Shortly after, Camilla Cresswell, daughter of Peter Cresswell and Mrs Caroline McLaren and William Ikin, son of Robert and Ann Ikin, were married at St. Marys Church, Broughton Castle, near Banbury. A marquee reception was held at Tadmarton Lodge, Lower Tadmarton, the brides home. Their honeymoon was spent in Ibiza.