St. Mary's Church, Tenby, was the picturesque setting for the double wedding on Saturday of brother and sister, Francis and Tess Burke, of Llanteg.

Francis married Sophie Battison, of Pendine, while Tess wed Australian, Brett Irwin.

Both ceremonies were conducted by Rector, Rev. Andrew Davies, and were followed by a double reception at the town's De Valence.

Francis and Sophie got engaged on Christmas Day 2010, while Brett proposed to Tess in September 2011.

Tess and Brett had not been planning to get married initially, but due to Tess's studies and visa regulations, they decided to get married in February, the same month as Francis and Sophie, and as a result, agreed on a double wedding.

Mr. F. Burke

Miss S. Battison

Married at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, on Saturday, February 25, were Mr. Francis Burke and Miss Sophie Battison.

The groom, a farmer at Craig-y-Borion Farm, Llanteg, is the son of Mark and Valerie Burke, of Llanteg, while the bride, who trained and worked as a hairdresser at Short Cutz, Summerhill, but now assists Francis at the farm, and also is a mum to their daughter Robyn, is the daughter of Andrew Battison and the late Maralyn Battison, of East House, Pendine.

The groom arrived at the church with his best man in his Deutz Farh tractor, while the bride arrived in a horse-drawn carriage.

Given away by her father, the bride wore a pale pink rum ivory designer gown.

Bridesmaid was her sister, Gina Thomas, who wore a two-tone olive green and gold taffeta dress made by the groom's mother. Flower girl was the couple's daughter Robyn, who celebrated her second birthday on the day of the wedding. She wore a vintage print fabric designer dress, also made by the groom's mother.

Best man was Shane Hodge, of Ludchurch, a friend of the groom, who he first met at school at Dyffryn Taf, Whitland. Ushers were the bride's twin brother, Luke Battison, and the groom's cousin, Christopher Gradidge.

The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Andrew Davies and the organist was Dr. John Harrison.

The wedding reception was held at the De Valence, Tenby, attended by 150 guests. An evening party was also held at the same venue.

The couple spent a short honeymoon break at Heywood Mount Hotel, but will be taking their main honeymoon later in the year as lambing has started at Craig-y-Borion Farm, where the couple will continue to live.

Mr. B. Irwin

Miss T. Burke

The wedding took place on Saturday, February 25, at St. Mary's Church, Tenby, of Mr. Brett Irwin and Miss Tessa Burke.

The groom, who works in IT, is the son of Wendy Irwin and John Irwin, both from New South Wales, Australia, while the bride, who is a final year student at Manchester University, studying politics and international relations, is the daughter of Mark and Valerie Burke, of Llanteg.

Given away by her mother, the bride wore an ivory satin gown with chiffon overlay which was made by her dressmaker mother, Valerie, who is well-known for her Irish dancing costumes.

Bridesmaids were Katy Owen, who has been friends with the bride since they were two-years-old having both attended Begelly Playgroup, Stepaside School and Greenhill School, and Lucy Bridges, a friend from Manchester University, where they are both studying.

They wore two-tone olive green and gold dresses, also made by the bride's mother.

Best man was friend Danny Caine, of Saundersfoot, while the ushers were Luke Battison, twin brother of Sophie Battison, and the groom's cousin, Christopher Gradidge.

The groom's mother and her sister Dale travelled from Ingleburn, Sydney, to attend the wedding.

The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Andrew Davies and the organist was Dr. John Harrison.

The wedding reception was held at the De Valence, Tenby, attended by 150 guests. An evening party was also held at the same venue.

The couple spent a short honeymoon break at Lamphey Court Hotel, and will take their main honeymoon en-route to Australia later in the year when the bride has graduated from Manchester University. They will be making their home in Sydney.