MARRIED in a civil ceremony at Arrow Mill Hotel, Alcester was Martin Christopher Vale, only son of Chris and Sandra Vale of Broadway and Lisa Joanne Hemming, only daughter of Brian and Pamela Hemming of Evesham.

Given away by her father the bride wore a full length ivory corsetted dress with beading detail and a full length veil with crystals and carried a bouquet of pink lilies and roses with trailing foliage.

Catherine Dear was a witness and the best man was Colin McPherson, the grooms brother in law.

Following the reception at Arrow Mill Hotel the couple honeymooned in Devon.

Picture by Ian Cameron