By Tom Morris

An adrenalin-seeking couple wed on a wing and a prayer

yesterday when they exchanged their vows at a heavenly

1,000ft.

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Daring Katie Hodgson, 23, and Darren McWalter, 24, said

their high-octane vows at Rencomb airfield in Gloucestershire

after being married at Cirencester register office.

The bride was strapped on the wing of one biplane, the groom

on the wing of another and the vicar – was strapped facing

backwards on a third aircraft. Methodist minister George

Brigham, 67, stepped into the fray just three weeks ago after

Peter Quinnell, who oversees the parishes of North Cerney,

Stratton, Baunton and Bagdendon, pulled out because of work

commitments.

Rev Brigham, who works around Shipley, near Bradford, was

called upon after officiating a similar ceremony seven years

ago.

Despite the last-minute change and grey skies, nothing could

dampen the spirits of the happy couple who both took to the

skies in full wedding regalia.

Fitness instructor Darren, 24, who works in Parr,

Lancashire, described his wingwalking wedding as “out of this

world” and “overwhelming.”

He said: “It was overwhelming. Sunshine would have been

extra special but it was still a fantastic day.”

“It was a bit rocky now and then, but that was half the fun.

It was out of this world and I'm lost for words.

“I've only just passed my driving test so we've got 12

months to think about what we'll do for our first wedding

anniversary.”

Katie, 23, nee Hodgson, who works as a postwoman in Leyland,

Lancashire, admitted she is a “daredevil” bride.

She said: “Our wedding day was beyond everything we were

expecting. I'm a daredevil - I've already done two skydives and

white water rafting.

“The hardest thing was stretching our arms out to wave to

everybody because of the air pressure.”

Around 100 guests watched from the ground and listened to

the speakers on the ground as the couple exchanged vows as jets

of white smoke fired from the back of the aeroplanes.

The fact that they had to shout so loud raised a chuckle

from the assembled friends and family.

Fearless Rev Brigham, said he was not in the least fazed by

the whole experience.

“I did this before, about eight years ago,” he said.

“It's certainly the most unusual wedding I've ever done.

“The only hairy moment was when I thought my goggles were

about to come off.”

The couple met in 2005 while travelling across Australia and

their shared love of extreme sports saw them perform their

first ever wingwalk on Valentine's Day.

The pair got engaged on holiday last year after Darren

popped the big question in the middle of the Amazon rainforest

with a ring made of coconut shells.

Formation wingwalkers Team Guinot flew the couple 1,000 feet

in the air for the ceremony.

The couple exchanged rings inside the reception hall at the

airbase before sitting down for a private dinner and party.

The McWalters had originally hoped to wed on the planes

until the Archbishop of Canterbury said the marriage would not

be legally recognised.

The adrenaline-seeking newlyweds are now heading off to

enjoy a relaxing honeymoon - on safari in Tanzania.