A couple from Bridport has become the first Mr and Mrs White-Christmas after getting married just before the second lockdown.

Kieran White, 20, and Tilly Christmas, 21, tied the knot this week in a Covid-secure ceremony with just a handful of guests at the Roman Baths in Bath.

The couple got engaged during the Christmas holidays in 2018 and they have officially become the world's first Mr and Mrs White-Christmas.

Bride Tilly said: "We didn't actually twig what our last names would be when we got together until a friend shared a photo of us from prom with the hashtag #WhiteChristmas.

"I wanted to keep the surname Christmas for a few reasons - I've always loved having it as a last name throughout my life and I really love Christmas time as well.

"It just so happens that the man I've married has the perfect surname to go with it!"

Kieran and Tilly fell for each other after meeting at school in Bridport at just 12-years-old.

Supermarket assistant Kieran decided to propose to Miss Christmas during a festive holiday in Glasgow back in 2018.

Tilly said: "We were visiting the Doulton Fountain the day after Boxing Day and Kieran dropped to one knee behind me.

"He started to propose but I was so taken by the beauty of the fountain that I didn't even hear him and started to walk off!

"He called my name as I walked away so I turned around and was completely shocked to see him kneeling down with a ring!"

They had planned to get married at Webbington Hotel and Spa, Somerset, in July this year, but their wedding was cancelled due to coronavirus.

But, joined by 13 guests, they eventually got married at the historic attraction on Tuesday, November 3.

Now officially married, the newlyweds are returning to Dorset as Mr and Mrs White-Christmas just in time to celebrate Tilly's 21st birthday today (Thursday).

Business student Tilly said: "I've grown up with the last name Christmas so I'm used to it but I think it'll take a while for Kieran to adjust.

"I've booked tables at restaurants during the Christmas period before and then found out the reservation wasn't made as they thought it was a joke!

"Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and felt like a real once in a lifetime experience to get married at the Roman Baths."