St Gregory's pupils take part in mock wedding at St Begh's Church

The mock ceremony was held at St Begh's Church in Whitehaven (Image: Submitted)

Reception pupils at St Gregory & St Patrick’s Catholic Infant School in Whitehaven took part in the pretend ceremonies at St Begh’s Church.

The service helped support the children’s understanding of marriage. In preparation, children had been sharing their parents’ wedding photos and discussed all aspects of a wedding.

Walking up the aisle to 'get married' (Image: Submitted)

This followed a baptism that was carried out in church in a previous term.

Charlotte Gillies, reception lead, said: “The children enjoyed taking on different roles of bride, groom, best man, bridesmaid and father of the bride.

Pupils came dressed for the occasion and enjoyed a celebration afterwards (Image: Submitted)

“Everyone else came to school dressed in their party clothes ready to attend the wedding as guests. We enjoyed a wedding photo shoot and making cards for the new bride and groom.”