An intimate wedding it was not going to be - not with 75 pupils from the bride's school there.

The youngsters from Highfields Primary School in Lawford were present to see teacher Sally Edwards, 27, marry Marcus Allston, 28.

The children, many of whom are in the school choir, sang in St Anne and St Laurence Church, Elmstead Market, before the service on Saturday and during the signing of the register. They also greeted the bride as she arrived.

The Rev Philip Banks, who conducted the service, said: "She is obviously a popular teacher. It's great that so many children wanted to come and support her on such a special day."

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