A bride to be toasted her good fortune this week when she was presented with a bouquet of silk flowers.

Louisa Spencer, 23, won the prize after attending toastmaster Michael Walton's stall at the Keighley News and Craven Herald wedding fair at Steeton Hall, on April 8.

And he will take on the roll of master of ceremonies when Louisa and fiance Ryan Hanson, 23, both from Fell Lane, tie the knot on August 3 next year.

The couple will be married in St Anne's RC Church, followed by a reception at the Hanover International Hotel, in Skipton.

Louisa, a dental assistant, says: "When we booked the church and reception last year it felt like a long time away but now it seems incredibly close and we are both very excited.

"Most things are booked but we have still got quite a bit to organise with my wedding dress being the last thing to do."

Louisa and Ryan, who is an escalator engineer at Kone, will be sharing their big day with 18-month-old daughter Ragen Paige, who will be a bridesmaid.

Michael adds: "As a toastmaster my job is to co-ordinate everything on the day and to make the bride and bridegroom feel like a king and queen.

"I have to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that people are in the right place, at the right time.

"I'll also be ensuring that etiquette is maintained in a formal but friendly manner and will provide advice for people doing speeches."

Keighley News field sales manager Suzanne Godbeer says: "The wedding fair was a great success.

"We will be holding another fair later this year and details will appear soon in the Keighley News."

Visitors were able to wander around the fair, picking up tips and advice from the 20 exhibitors who represented every aspect of organising a wedding and watch hourly fashion shows for both brides and grooms.

Anyone interested in hiring Michael Walton as a toastmaster can contact him on 01535606538.