They met online 7 years ago and tied the knot at the Dalmeny Hotel in St Anne’s. They are both 40 and Leanne is a nursery manager and Alan works in payroll.
Their wonderful day had everything they wished for, surrounded by their favourite people.
The day went perfectly but the most special moment turned into sadness. Leanne’s aunt Anne McCormack had always wanted to see her neice marry. And she did just that before sadly passing away in the early hours of the following morning.
Leanne said: “I was extremely close to my aunt, she always wanted to watch me marry and be happy. She had a heart attack early hours after the wedding, a day we know that she would have done anything to see. We believe she waited for that day to pass. She was like my second mum and my children called her grandma.
Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a wedding breakfast with a saxophonist, magician and a giant Scalextric for car fan, Alan. They cut a four tier, stunning wedding cake made by the Lytham Cake Company and their first dance was to Tom Grennan and Ella Henderson’s Let’s Go Home Together. All photos courtesy of Robert Charnock True Love Optics See inside their incredible day...
1. Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess
Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess who married at the Dalmeny Hotel in St Annes | Robert Charnock True Love Optics
2. Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess
With the girls. Leanne said the run-up to the wedding was fine, they were very organised! "My bridal shop was great at all alterations and dress fittings. It was Lula Ella Brides and they always made me feel so special and like the only bride in the world." | Robert Charock True Love Optics
3. Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess
Alan and Leanne exchange vows at a ceremony which was 'beautiful'. "Our boys ushered everyone to the ceremony room overlooking the promenade" | Robert Charnock True Love Optics
4. Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess
The little ones, including daughter Anna (right) enjoying the reception | Robert Charnock True Love Optics
5. Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess
Sealed with a kiss. They are pictured after the ceremony where they walked in to 'A Thousand Years'. Everything went smoothly but the both messed up the same line - I do solemnly declare! | Robert Charnock True Love Optics
6. Alan Varley and Leanne Burgess
Leaving the Dalmeny Hotel after the ceremony to be greeted by family and friends for traditiional confetti throwing | Robert Charnock True Love Optics