Hazel Ward & Paul Hales get spliced

Hazel works for AFP Jerusalem while Paul is well known for loitering with intent in the pixellated columns of the INQUIRER.

Here's some snaps of the happy couple and some shots of the folks at the blessing, held outside the 500 year old village hall in Chalton, Bedfordshire. µ

Hazel and her talented dad, who played
some stunning violin music at the reception afterwards

Bishop Bill of Peru gives the blessing to
his niece and her lucky partner at the open air ceremony

Hazel and Paul during the blessing

Paul with his new family after the ceremony

Paul and his son Tom pictured at the event. Tom (12)
acted as the best man and won plaudits for his speech at the reception afterwards.

INQ hack and hackette Hilda Breakspear and Tony Dennis
dressed up to the hilt