Denise, who claims to be Man United's biggest fan, married Thomas at St Luke's Church in Winnington last Friday, in a sea of red.

"Lots of people turned up in United shirts," said Denise Millington-Elser, of Moreton Street.

"Which was good, because it meant that no-one was too shocked by my wedding dress - which was in Man United colours!"

The Guardian told last week how Denise met Thomas in Vienna nearly two years ago, on her way to see United's clash with SK Rapide.

But the fact that Thomas can't stand football won't pose a problem.

"He'll live with it," said Denise.

"After all, he's chosen me, and it comes with the territory."

The couple are now house-hunting in the Northwich area.

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