Married at St Mary's Church, Riddlesden, were Allan James Birkett and Sharon Louise Cryer.

Allan - a tyre repair specialist - is the only son of Bernard and Christine Birkett, of Western Avenue, Riddlesden.

Sharon - a housewife - is the only daughter of Robert and Margaret Cryer, of Westburn Crescent, Fell Lane.

The bride wore an ivory satin a-line dress with an embroidered bodice, a two-tier veil with pearl droplets, and a gold and pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of ivory Akita roses and lilies, bear grass and gold ribbon.

Bridesmaids were Victoria Giles (bridegroom's sister), Catherine Shepherd and Sophie Birkett (bride and bridegroom's daughter).

The adult bridesmaids wore soft gold brocade bodices with shoestring straps and swathe necklines, and straight full-length skirts with chiffon overlay.

Sophie wore a soft gold brocade bodice and full chiffon skirt overlaying gold tulle. She had floral trim around the waistline, and a bow at the back.

The bouquets comprised ivory Akita roses and greenery.

Pageboy was Dillon Birkett (bride and bridegroom's son).

Best man was Andrew Benson and groomsmen were Mark Cryer (bride's brother) and Blair McArthur.

Photo: Derrick Hannam