The wedding has taken place at St Wilfrid's Church, Grappenhall, of 23-year-old Mr Robert Waterhouse, youngest son of Sylvia Waterhouse, of Canberra Square, Orford, and 23-year-old Miss Emma Jayne Bradshaw, of Barnfield Road, Woolston, only daughter of Meryl and Robin Bradshaw, of St Annes Avenue, Grappenhall. The Rev. Malcolm Kelly officiated.

The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore an ivory empress-line pure silk gown with crystal appliqu decoration and a crystal tiara secured her floor-length veil. She carried a bouquet of white lilies and purple lisanthiums with tropical leave foliage and her jewellery was an amethyst and diamond white gold ring, and matching earrings and necklace.

Best man was Ben Noden, and groomsmen were Matthew and Martyn Bradshaw, bride's brother and cousin, and David Mercer.

Chief bridesmaid was Sarah Mercer, and bridesmaids were Lisa Baker, and the bride's cousins, Lauren Lea, and Beverley Bradshaw. Pageboy was eight-year-old Josh Lea, bride's cousin.

The bridegroom has been a member of Warrington Male Voice Choir for nine years and they sang Bryn Myrddin as the bride walked down the aisle.

Photo by Carrie Ann Norton.