Miss Nicky Mead and Mr Jason Smallman were married at the Bath Spa Hotel on July 28.

The bride is the daughter of Karin and Paul Scudds, of West Knoyle, and the bridegroom is the son of Gloria and Peter Jones, of Bath.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a strapless ivory silk gown with a long train decorated with delicate lilac flowers and diamante detail. She also wore a veil and tiara and carried a bouquet of Blue Moon roses, lily of the valley and ivy.

Her new sister-in-law Sonia Smallman was matron of honour and was dressed in a strapless lilac gown.

The bridegroom's brother, Neil Smallman was best man and the couple's friend Gary Applegate was usher.

The reception was held at Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon.

The couple were introduced to each other through the bridegroom's brother, Stephen Smallman.

A honeymoon in South Africa and Mauritius completed the couple's dream wedding.

Photo: Terry Hewlett Photography