MARRIED at St Peters Church, Welford on Avon was David John Geden, son of the late Paul Geden of Bidford on Avon and Mrs Hannah Clack of Leamington Spa and Tammy Robina Mertens daughter of Robin Mertens of Welford on Avon and Judith Meadows of Hartlepool.

Given away by her father the bride wore an ivory taffeta dress with crystal and diamante bodice and carried a bouquet of lilies and pink gerberas.

She was attended by Stacy O’Connor, Joanne Plester and Sharon Morse, friends of the bride. The best men were Ashley Shaw, the grooms brother and Martin Wakefield, the grooms friend.

Following a reception at Ardencote Manor the couple spent their honeymoon in China and Dubai.