Hundreds of residents and visitors turned out to see Louise Wiltshire and Shaun McGilloway tie the knot, with the ceremony conducted by celebrant Karen Harrison, who is also town mayor of St Annes.
"It was history in the making and so many people turned out to wish Louise and Shaun well,” said Karen. “They really added to what was a wonderful occasion and it really brought a year to the eye.”
1. St Annes beach wedding
Crowds look on as Louise Wiltshire and Shaun McGilloway are married on St Annes beach. Picture: Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross
2. St Annes beach wedding
Louise prepared for the ceremony in a beach hut overlooking the sands. Picture: Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross
3. St Annes beach wedding
Louise is accompanied to the beach for the ceremony. Picture: Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross
4. St Annes beach wedding
A large crowd gathered on the Promenade to watch the ceremony. Picture: Neil Cross Photo: Neil Cross
5. St Annes beach wedding
Celebrant Karen Harrison, also town mayor of St Annes, conducted the ceremony. Picture: Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross
6. St Annes beach wedding
A kiss for the bride. Picture: Neil Cross. Photo: Neil Cross