Leek Life March/April 2014 | Page 16

WEDDINGS Groom Darren, who originally hails from Rhos in South Wales is the son of Mr Stuart Carter and Mrs Hilda Carter. For some much needed moral support on the big day Darren entrusted friend Marc Goodenough with the large responsibility of being best man along with the brides brother Mr Robert Alan Heath as Groomsman. ® Following the church service, guests including many of the couple's family and friends joined the newlyweds in their afternoon reception celebrations which were held in a marquee at Ashenhurst Hall Farm in the village of Bradnop. Guests enjoyed a beautifully prepared afternoon tea with the rolling hills and countryside of the Staffordshire Moorlands as a fitting backdrop. Following their big day Joanne and Darren enjoyed a relaxing break at the De Vere Mottram Hall, in Pre