THE wedding took place at Our Lady's RC Church of 41-year-old Mr Andrew Phillip Hopkins, eldest son of Wilfred and Dorothy Hopkins, of Cavendish Street, Chorley, Lancashire, and 30-year-old Miss Sally Bremend, youngest daughter of Frank and Margaret Bremend, of Bridge Lane, Appleton. The Rev Father Stephen Dwyer officiated.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a fitted two-piece gown of gold and ivory and her veil was secured by a gold and pearl tiara-style headdress. She carried an autumnal spray of lilies, orchids and berries, designed by Liz Moore, of Stockton Heath, and her jewellery matched her tiara.

Best man was Ian Spencer and groomsmen were Lewis Dolphin, Joe Bremend, bride's brother, Adam and Matthew Hopkins, bridegroom's brothers, and Robert Spencer.

Matron of honour was Manusha Heesom, and bridesmaids were four-year-old Amy Bremend, bride's niece, and five-year-old Sophie Hopkins, bridegroom's niece.

The bride is a general manager for Airtours Holidays and the bridegroom is a sports supervisor for Preston Sports Arena, University of Central Lancashire.

l Photo by Peter Gore Photography, of Stockton Heath.