Last updated at 10:18, Monday, 02 April 2012

Melissa Graham, 22, manageress of Bronze Salon and Lee Hoolickin, 28, van salesman, live in Carlisle.

Melissa Graham and Lee Hoolickin

HOW THEY MET: At a christening in 2008.

PROPOSAL: In Ibiza on May 27 2009.

VENUE: Christ the King Church, Carlisle.

THEME: Diamonds and pearls.

BRIDE’S OUTFIT: A white strapless gown by San Patrick and full length veil from The Wedding Warehouse, Carlisle and Swarovski and crystal hairband from Jibe, Carlisle.

GROOMSMEN: The groom’s brother Steven Hoolickin and Mark Boyd were best men.

Ushers were Barrie Robinson, Steven Berry, David Hewson, Julien McCullough and Tony Hopper.

Pageboys were nephews Jay Graham and Ben Rook.

They wore midnight blue suits with cream waistcoats and blue/grey ties, from Carol Roberts Couture Bridal, Carlisle.

BRIDESMAIDS: Robyn Gregson was best women and bridesmaids were Sara Connor, Becky Chan, Leanne Robson, Chloe Patterson, Amber Patterson and Alex Hoolickin.

Flower girls were Lexi Graham and Faith Lytollis.

They wore full length chiffon one shoulder dresses in midnight from Capricorn Bridal, Carlisle.

FLOWERS: The bride carried a shower bouquet of ivory calla lilies and roses and buttonholes were ivory calla lilies, from Vandella Flowers, Carlisle.

TRANSPORT: A silver Bentley from Reays and a executive limousine from Executive Cabs, Carlisle.

RECEPTION: Carlisle Racecourse for a wedding breakfast for 118 guests and an evening reception and buffet for 150 guests.

TABLE SETTINGS: Tall white vases decorated with pearls and lilies.

FAVOURS: Eden Valley Hospice lottery tickets and National Lottery tickets.

CAKE: A three-tier ivory cake decorated with ribbon in midnight blue and orchids from Marks & Spencer.

FIRST DANCE: No One, Alicia Keys.

ENTERTAINMENT: Leroy Johnson, Bulldog Disco.

HONEYMOON: Mexico.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lake District Wedding Photography.

First published at 21:05, Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk