THE wedding took place at Liverpool Town Hall of Mr Julian Franklin Davies, eldest son of Vaughan and Annette Davies, of Allerton, Liverpool, and Miss Julie Kelly, of The Colonnades, Albert Dock, Liverpool, eldest daughter of Michael and Lynne Kelly, of The Coppins, Warrington.

The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore an ivory satin off-the-shoulder bodice and skirt with a small train, and her full-length veil, scattered with hand-sewn diamante, was secured by an original hand-made silver tiara. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses, berries, cinnamon twigs and green foliage, and her jewellery consisted of a solitaire diamond necklace and earrings.

Best man was Guy Davies, bridegroom's brother, and groomsmen were Paul Kelly, bride's brother, Nigel Bennett, bridegroom's brother-in-law, Richard Clein, bridegroom's cousin, Mike Cross and Matthew Baines.

Matron of honour was Tracey Fogg, bride's cousin, bridesmaid was Nicola Kelly, bride's sister, and flower girl was 20-month-old Isabella Rose Bennett, bridegroom's niece.

The bride works as an airline stewardess and the bridegroom is a company director of his family business.

The couple spent their honeymoon in Ireland.