ST MICHAEL’S Church in Malton is hosting a two-day exhibition of wedding dresses and wedding memorabilia next month.

The event, which will take place on August 25 and 26, will be a celebration of marriage and raise vital funds for the upkeep of the church building.

Romey Willis, one of the organisers, said: "We hope the event will be an enjoyable trip down memory lane for our parishioners and visitors.

"More than 20 dresses have been promised so far, including a dress that was worn at a celebrity wedding featured in Hello magazine.

"There will be photos on display of the dresses being worn on the big day, as well as flower arrangements, wedding hats, popular wedding music and a chance to view the church’s historic marriage registers."

A rolling film show of St Michael’s weddings is planned and anyone married at the church, or connected with it, is invited to bring their photo into church on Saturday, between 10am and noon, so it can be copied. Photos can be of the bride only, bride and groom or a group picture.