TWO beach lovers were wed at Teignmouth – then went for a paddle and a stroll along the beach.

Greg and Nicola Turner both love anything to do with the sea and took off their shoes to lead guests on a walk on the sands from St Michael's Church after their wedding on Friday.

The promenade was specially decorated with blue and white ribbons and the happy couple and family headed for the Ness House Hotel, Shaldon, for a reception.

Next day about 160 relatives and friends celebrated with a dance and hog roast at Teignmouth Rugby Club.

Nicola, nee White, is the only woman member of Teignmouth lifeboat crew and is a planner with Teignbridge Council. Greg is employed by Exeter City Council. Both are keen water sport enthusiasts.

Her sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Tyson Bell, flew from Vancouver for the wedding and joined the couple on a camping honeymoon in Cornwall – with plenty of surfing, naturally.