The wedding has taken place at St Elphin's Parish Church of Mr Wayne Smith, eldest son of Esma and the late Mr Eric Smith, of Poplars Avenue, Orford, and Miss Jane Marie Birchall, eldest daughter of Mr Jim Birchall and Ann Roberts, of Woolston and Barnton, Northwichrespectively.

The best man was Mr John Crewe, ushers were Mr Simon Smith, bridegroom's son, and Barney.p

Pageboy was Mr Sam Smith, bridegroom's son.

Bridesmaids were Ms Louise Birchall, bride's sister, Ms Diana Armstrong and Ms Ellie Hawker, bridegroom's niece.

The bridegroom is employed by the Home Office at Risley Prison and the bride is head occupational therapist and team manager at Halton Learning Disabilities Service.

A reception was held at The Village Hotel. The couple spent their honeymoon at the Sandals resort in Antigua.

Photo: Sam Hill.