A DYING transsexual’s dream of a white wedding came true last week.

Brain tumour sufferer Parma Bertoli married Stephanie Nickles at the register office in Worcester on Thursday (February 26).

The newly-weds from Warndon, who fell in love as men before having sex change operations, exchanged wedding vows and rings before celebrating with a meal and reception in the evening.

Mrs Nickles said: “The ceremony went well and it is lovely for us to now be married.

“We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who did help us.”

She added that Mrs Bertoli has about six months left to live and that they now just want to “get on with our lives”, rather than worrying about negative coverage and comments in the media.

The wedding was only made possible after an appeal for help in Your Worcester News went viral and the community, led by event organiser Malvin Hobbs, got behind the couple and pledged everything needed for the big day.

Mr Hobbs said: “I would like to thank everyone who helped out including the member of public Lyn who donated the rings and dresses, Cake Creations by Julie, the Talbot pub in Barbourne Road, the Ye Olde Talbot Hotel in Friar Street and many others.”