Last updated at 11:25, Friday, 10 October 2008

Carla McMean, 32, who manages a coffee shop, and Shawn Dixon, 34, a roofer, live in Workington

The wedding of Carla McMean and Shawn Dixon

HOW THEY MET: On a night out in Workington in March 2000.

PROPOSAL: Shawn took Carla out for a meal on their fifth anniversary and proposed.

VENUE: St Paul’s Bay, Lindos, Rhodes on June 5.

BRIDE’S OUTFIT: A white strapless Mori Lee dress decorated with crystals and pearls from Confetti, in Newcastle with a crystal tiara from Dresses and Dreams, Workington.

GROOMSMEN: The bride’s brother Andrew McMean, 36, was best man. He and the groom wore black suits from House of Fraser with silver ties from Debenhams.

BRIDESMAIDS: The bride’s sister Jayne Debono, 34, was maid of honour. The groom’s daughter Jaye Poland, 11, and his sister Shannon Hopkins, 13, were bridesmaids. They wore turquoise, ballerina-length dresses made by a friend.

FLOWERS: A bouquet of white calla lilies decorated with crystals from Seaton Garden Centre.

TRANSPORT: Black Mercedes.

RECEPTION: A Champagne reception at the Iberostar Hotel in Lindos for 21 guests. They held an evening reception on their return at the British Legion Club in Workington for 150 guests.

CAKE: A white-iced fruit cake made by a friend.

FIRST DANCE: I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden.

ENTERTAINMENT: Disco by Andrew from Ashy’s Roadshow.

HONEYMOON: Lindos, Rhodes.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Avalon Photography, Rhodes.

VIDEOGRAPHER: The bride’s uncles, Chris Duffy and John Charles.

First published at 21:36, Wednesday, 08 October 2008
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk