Married at St Thomas' Church, Sutton, were Darren French and Rachel Joanne Simons.

Darren - a thermal sprayer at Rolls Royce - is the only son of Rita Frank, of Eastburn.

Rachel - a care support worker at a local nursing home - is the only daughter of James Loftus, of Hazel Grove, Sutton, and the late Mrs Janet Loftus.

The bride wore a white satin backless gown scattered with crystals, and carried a bouquet of white roses.

Bridesmaids were Katie Croad (bride's daughter), Sarah Wilson (bride's cousin), Donna Laycock and Samantha Addis.

They wore powder blue satin dresses with embroidered detail, and carried smaller versions of the bride's bouquet.

Best men were Mark Leonard and Ian Thompson, and ushers were Martin Loftus (bride's brother), Jason Pickles and Andy Roberts.

Photo: Derrick Hannam