Married at Haworth Parish Church were Alfred Anthony Walker and Alison Claire Dickinson.

Alfred - a motor mechanic - is the youngest son of John and Maria Walker, of Bracken Bank.

Alison - a customer service advisor - is the youngest daughter of John and Linda Dickinson, of Shann Park.

The bride wore an ivory satin strapless Duchess-style gown, full-length veil and amethyst and pearl tiara. She carried cream cala lilies, with ivy and cream roses. Bridesmaids were Debbie Megan, Angie Crossley (bride's sister), Kim Lewis, and Mia-Jo and Ami Walker-Smith (bridegroom's nieces). They wore lilac satin bodices with tulip-style skirts, and carried hand-tied ivory rose bouquets.

Flower girl Elizabeth Crossley (bride's niece) wore an ivory satin bodice with a full netted skirt, decorated with roses. Pageboys were Connor and Finlay Megan.

Best man was John Walker (bridegroom's brother) and groomsmen were Chris, Willie and Michael Walker (bridegroom's brothers), and Robert Horsfield.

Photo: Michael Keighley