Mr. C. Barnes

Miss S. MeLsom

Married at Manorbier Church, on Saturday, were Mr. Christopher Barnes and Miss Samantha Melsom.

The groom, a sales executive, is the son of Gerald and Julia Barnes, of 33 Meadow Road, Jameston, while the bride, a home carer, is the daughter of Kevin and Anielia Melsom, of Oldbury, West Midlands.

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

Matron-of-honour was Caroline Henson (best friend), while bridesmaids were Samantha Brooks and Rachel Sutcliffe (childhood friends) and Kerrie-Anne Melsom (sister). Sam chose the material for the bridesmaids dresses and her nan made the dresses as a gift.

Best man was Chris Godding (best friend), while ushers were David Barnes, James Warren, Danny Henson and Adam Jones.

The couple's son, Rhy Barnes, was page boy.

The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Graham Davies.

A wedding reception followed at Heywood Mount Hotel, with live music from the 'Berber Hawkers'.

During the reception, the couple cut their three-tier three-flavoured wedding cake, made by Diane Harrington, of Pembroke.

The couple are honeymooning in Turkey and will be making their home in Pentlepoir.