The tears start even before the bride has made it to the altar and the groom meets her halfway up the aisle, wiping her face gently with a tissue.
Like most weddings, it’s an emotional affair – but for this couple, there’s way more water under the bridge than for most soon-to-be newlyweds.
For one thing, their four children are among the guests. For another, they’ve been here before – and in the 23-plus years since they last met at the altar, they’ve endured a roller coaster that would stretch most families to breaking point.