Mr. R. Prout

Miss K. Stafford

The wedding took place on Saturday at St. Issell's Church, Saundersfoot, of Mr. Richard Prout and Miss Karen Stafford.

The groom, an energy surveyor with Pembrokeshire County Council, is the only son of Eunice and Ian Prout, of Temple Bar Road, Pentlepoir.

The bride, a retail assistant, is the eldest daughter of Nancy Stafford and John Austin, of Castle View, Saundersfoot.

The bride wore a Ronald Joyce gown, with beaded bodice and a tulle full skirt. She carried cerise gerberas and ivory roses in a hand-tied bouquet.

The bride was given away by her father, John Austin.

Bridesmaid was Michelle Stafford, bride's younger sister, with flower girls Kirsty Evans and Cara Evans, family friends.

Best man was the groom's cousin, Mr. Andrew Prout, while the ushers were Mark Morgan, Gareth Renault, Stefan Jenkins, Will Herdman, friends of the groom, and Chris Vincent, groom's cousin.

The wedding ceremony was conducted by Canon Michael Butler.

On leaving the church, members of Lawrenny Cricket Club formed an archway of cricket bats for the bride and groom.

The reception and evening celebration were held at Trefloyne Golf Club, Tenby.

The happy couple are spending their honeymoon in Kos and will make their future home in Tenby.