Married at St John's Church, Ingrow, were Steven Laughlin and Helen Elizabeth Graham.

Steven, manager at Kwik Fit in Shipley, is the third son of the late William and Isobel Laughlin, of Greenock, Scotland. Helen, a post lady in Keighley, is the second daughter of Mollie Barnes and the late Robert Barnes, of Keighley.

The bride, who was given away by her brother, Paul Barnes, wore an ivory gown with matching train and head-dress, and carried a bouquet of lilies.

The bridesmaids were Josie Bilney, Kerri-Ann Laughlin (groom's daughter) and Stephanie Graham (bride's daughter).

The best man was Richard Johnson and the ushers were Graham Cox (brother in law of the groom) and Robert Laughlin (groom's brother).

A reception was held at the Five Flags Hotel in Denholme.

Photo: John Bellerby