A WEDDING in Hexham brought two 'soul partners' together for life.
Andrew Stobbs, 52, married Pamela Anne Earl, 51, on May 23 at Hexham House.
Andrew and Pamela at Hexham House (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
Andrew, a retired electrical wholesaler, met his 'soul partner' Pamela 18 years ago in The Fox Pub, Hexham while watching the Newcastle v Sunderland football match.
He popped the question while they were out for a meal together.
The happy couple Andrew and Pamela (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
Andy said there was 'such joy and relief' for the pair, who both live in Hexham, to be happily married.
Andrew and Pamela decided on a very quiet wedding. They had Pamela's mam, Andrew's sister Karen, and her husband Kevin in attendance.
The couple signing the register (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
The groom wore a suit from Next while his bride wore a dress, shoes and bag from Phase Eight.
Andrew chose Karen Rutherford, his sister, as his best woman and Linda Earl, Pamela's mother, gave her away.
At Hexham House (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
Flowers - which were red rose posy and buttonholes - were supplied by Watsonia in Corbridge.
"We had 18 happy years and we are very happy to seal them with the gift of marriage," Andrew said.
"She is my soul partner and my life is complete now. The venue of Hexham House was a lovely venue and the registrar made the service with her cheery, upbeat personality.
"Afterwards, we went for a lovely meal and drink."
During the ceremony (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
The reception was held at The Heart of Northumberland in Hexham where the party enjoyed a meal and drinks.
Their honeymoon will be taken later in the year.
They had their reception at the Heart of Northumberland (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
Pamela, a carer, said: "I married my best friend and I am beyond happy being married to Andy."
The couple met 18 years ago (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
Photographs were taken by Neil Denham Wedding Photographer, who is based in Bellingham.
"It was a lovely surprise having Neil the professional photographer, as this was a gift from Andy's late father," the pair said.
Neil Denham Photography captured the day in images (Image: Neil Denham Photography)
A celebration with close family and friends will be held later in the year when all can attend.
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