The couple tied the knot at St John’s in Baildon, West Yorks, on Saturday.
Built by John Ellis in 1848, it has hosted family funerals and weddings over the years, including Liz’s parents William and Sarah in 1982.
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Liz said: “When Dave proposed, it was never even a question of where I’d get married. It’s a beautiful church, something the whole family is proud of.”
Businessman David is delighted with the custom. “It’s great to be part of it all,” he said.
However, the church is not the only tradition the family holds dear. Liz is the sixth generation to run the family building firm, William Ellis and Sons. Liz joined aged 22 having studied the trades at college.
She said: “I can do all the jobs from bricklaying to joinery. “The only drawback is I never get the chance to have nice nails but I did have them done for the wedding.”