Joe Lynch and Melanie Louise Roberson were married at the Grafton Manor in a civil service.

Joe, from Bromsgrove, is the son of Liam Lynch and Sue Black, while Melanie, also from Bromsgrove, is the youngest daughter to Paul and Sue Roberson.

The bride was given away by her father, while mothers Sue Black and Sue Roberson were witnesses to the marriage.

The best men were Alex Jones and Mark Bilbrough – friends to both bride and groom.

The bridesmaids were Claire Burford, Jennie Jones and Kate Ellison – also friends to both the bride and groom.

Toby Lynch, the eldest nephew, was the page boy, while the ushers were Milo Lynch and Daniel Roberson – brothers to the bride and groom).

The happy couple honeymooned in a country cottage in Devon sampling lots of local cuisine including at a Michelin star restaurant.

Picture by Julia Gross.