LYDIA Alden married Paul Ellis on Saturday October 7.

The bride -daughter of Miles and Carolyn Alden from Clent wedded Paul -son of Ian Ellis and Fay Woodhams from Gillingham, Kent in a civil ceremony at the Stone Manor Hotel.

The bride wore a pure white dress with a fitted bodice encrusted with pearls and a full tulle skirt by Ronald Joyce and carried a bouquet of pink milano roses.

The couple chose Zoe Beddows, Emma Williams, Emma Downes all friends of the bride and Sophie Harvey the groom's niece.

The groom chose his best friend Matt Goodwin to be his best man.

The reception was held in the Garden Room at the Stone Manor and the couple honeymooned in Barbados and Antigua.