St. Issell's Church, Saundersfoot, was the setting for the recent double wedding which included brother and sister Tobias and Mellissa Brace.

Tobias and his bride Debbie George and Mellissa and her fiance Gareth Jones both wanted to get married this year, so chose to get married together on Friday, November 13. As both couples get on so well, they thought a double wedding was the obvious choice and would be a unique occasion for them all to remember.

Canon Michael Butler conducted the ceremonies - his first double wedding at the church in his 29-year ministry there.

A reception followed at Heywood Mount Hotel, Tenby, where both couples' colour schemes came together.

Tobias and Debbie chose yellow, while Gareth and Mellissa chose red.

At the reception, the couples had yellow and red flowers in vases and yellow and red balloons.

The theme for the whole wedding was the beach, with bottles filled with sand and shells with names on, which also tied in with the vases which were filled with sand and shells.

The couples' wedding cake also reflected the beach theme.

To add to the celebrations, the first dance was also a joint dance to a medley of songs. As the day was centred around having fun in a relaxed atmosphere, the couples thought this was a good idea, which went down really well with the guests.

Mr. Gareth Jones Miss Mellissa Kate Brace

The groom, a paramedic at Tenby Ambulance Station, is the son and step-son of Denise and Gene Kerr, of Rochdale, while the bride, a district nurse, is the daughter of Mervyn and Maria Brace, of Szarotka, Wooden.

Given away by her father, the bride wore an ivory and red halterneck gown which featured a bodice and long train embroidered with crystals and red crystal beads. She also wore a matching silk and beaded bolero jacket and carried a large trailing bouquet of red and ivory roses and carnations.

Flower girl was Mollie Jones (bride and groom's daughter), who wore a white dress with long-length jacket with red detail to match the bride, while page boy was Issac Jones (bride and groom's son).

Best man was Neal Jones (groom's brother), while usher was Gene Kerr (groom's step-dad).

The ceremony was conducted by Canon Michael Butler.

The groom arrived at the church in a Vauxhall Vectra driven by his step-dad, Gene Kerr, while the bride arrived in a vintage Reo Flying Cloud. The bride also had a bagpiper play her down the aisle to the tune of Amazing Grace.

A reception was held at Heywood Mount Hotel, Tenby, followed by a firework display - a gift from the best man.

The couple are making their home at 26 Hunters Park, New Hedges.

Mr. Tobias David Brace

Miss Debbie Louise George

The groom, an asbestos consultant, is the son of Mervyn and Maria Brace, of Szarotka, Wooden, while the bride, an admin clerk with Pembrokeshire County Council, is the daughter of Phillip and Juliene George, of Wren Avenue, Cimla.

Given away by her father, the bride wore an ivory taffeta gown.

Attending her was bridesmaid Sophie Frearson (best friend), while flower girl was Gracie George (niece) and page boy was Dylan George (nephew).

Best man was Chris Frearson (best friend).

The bride arrived at the church in a lime green split screen camper, while the groom chose a classic Jimny.

The couple, who honeymooned in Kenya, will continue to live in Begelly.