Honeymooning in South Africa following their wedding at St. Mary's Church, Carew Cheriton, on Saturday, are Mr. Ryan Tomlinson and Miss Holly Frances James.

The groom, a civil servant, is the son of Mavis and Geoff Tomlinson, of Cheshire, while the bride, who works in marketing, is the daughter of Jean James and the late Peter James, of Sageston.

Given away by her brother, Philip James, the bride wore a vintage inspired designer dress.

Bridesmaids were her best friends, Sarah Clewett, Rebecca Griffiths, Jenny Chaichian and Emma Beckinsale, who wore aubergine dresses.

Best men were the groom's brothers, Gavin and Paul Tomlinson, while ushers were Neil Haywood, Tom Denning, Chris Raybold, Ian Donnougher, David Johnson and John Lang.

The ceremony was conducted by Rev. John Gale.

A reception was held at Trefloyne.

The couple will be making their home in Teddington, South London.