Mr. P. J. Smith

Miss J. M. Whitfield

The wedding took place on September 21 at the Giltar Hotel, Tenby, of Mr. Philip James Smith and Miss Joni Marie Whitfield.

The groom, who is a depot manager for Williams Shipping, is the only son of Paul Smith, of Liverpool, and Carol Smith, of Tenby, while the bride, an IT administrator for Park House Court Nursing Home, is the eldest daughter of Malcolm and Allison Whitfield, of Tenby, and Lee and Hayley Richards, of Tenby.

Bridesmaids were Ebony Whitfield (couple's daughter), Francesca and Nicole Whitfield and Marcie Richards (bride's sisters), Alyssa Whitfield (bride's niece) and Zoe Riley (groom's cousin). Debbie Whitfield (bride's sister-in-law) was the matron of honour.

Best man was Gareth Whitfield (bride's brother), and groomsmen were Zakk Thomas and Sebastian Smith (couple's sons) and Cameron Skyrme (bride's nephew).

During the ceremony, Ebony read an Apache Wedding Blessing followed by Yes I'll Marry You by Pam Ayres read by Debbie, Francesca, Nicole and Marcie.

The celebrations continued at the Giltar Hotel with an afternoon and evening reception.

The wedding cake, which comprised of ivory and burgundy cupcakes, was made by Nicole Whitfield and her partner Chris Wilson.

The couple will continue to make their home in Tenby.