And years later, they were re-introduced by Alexis' brother Stephen, a friend of Darren's.

The couple were married at Bury Hebrew Congregation. Alexis, an accounts administrator, is the daughter of Elaine and David Caplan, of Prestwich, and Ian Lerman and Jenny Nicholls, of Cheadle.

Sales manager Darren is the son of Alan Levy, of Bolton, and the late Marlene Levy.

Unterfuhrers for the groom were Helene and Howard Black and Deborah and Marc Henry. Best man was Simon Beresford.

Pageboys were Alexis' son Jacopo d'Andrea and Darren's son Daniel. Bridesmaids were the groom's sister Stacey Levy and Danielle McKelvey.

Joining in the celebrations were the groom's grandfather Albert Sacks and guests from Spain.

After a honeymoon in Florida and the Bahamas, the couple have settled in Whitefield.