Teachers whose wedding plans were disrupted by the Boxing Day tsunami have finally walked down the aisle.

Steve Haycock and Wendy Lee, of Morant Road, New Town, Colchester, had planned a dream wedding in Sri Lanka, but that had to be cancelled after the wave struck on December 26.

They were in the resort of Unawatuna with a party of 38 wedding guests, including 14 from Colchester.

Since their return the group have raised money to help rebuild the village.

On Saturday, the couple tied the knot at the Rose and Crown Hotel on East Street, Colchester.

Published Friday, February 4, 2005

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