Groom turns up to wedding in articulated lorry
For HGV tyre fitter James Bray, there was only one way he was going to arrive at church to wed his sweetheart – in an articulated lorry.
The 25-year-old shunned vintage cars and posh limousines to arrive in style at his wedding to Hayley Carr, also 25.
Mr Bray's parents Ivan and Michelle and his sister Kayleigh had organised the lorry, complete with purple and white ribbons on the front.
He knew nothing about it until it arrived as he was preparing to leave for St Chad's Church, in Cannock Road, Chadsmoor.
Mr Bray, who works as a HGV tyre fitter at Chase Tyres in Norton Canes, said: "It's great, I wouldn't want to arrive any other way.
"We certainly got a lot of attention on the way to church because it's not something you see every day."
Meanwhile, bride Hayley, who is eight months pregnant, arrived for Saturday's ceremony in a sleek black Bentley – but said the lorry made it a special day to remember.
She said: "It was brilliant. We really enjoyed the day and everyone had a great time. Because I'm pregnant I couldn't get in the HGV but I could still have some pictures taken with it.
"We had two buffets during the day but we still ran out, so some of the family had to go to Asda and get some more food," she added.
After the pair tied the knot they then travelled – in the Bentley – to celebrate with friends and family at Bridgtown Social Club.
The couple met two years ago on a night out in Wolverhampton.
The couple said they will book a honeymoon next year after the birth of their daughter.
