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A bride whose wedding was called off when she was flung from a horse and carriage on the way to the church has finally walked down the aisle. | A bride whose wedding was called off when she was flung from a horse and carriage on the way to the church has finally walked down the aisle. |
Sophie Clarke, 29, arrived by car at St Leonard's Church in Bretforton, Worcestershire, on Sunday. | Sophie Clarke, 29, arrived by car at St Leonard's Church in Bretforton, Worcestershire, on Sunday. |
Miss Clarke, of South Littleton, was pushed from the out-of-control trap by her father Bob when the horse bolted. | Miss Clarke, of South Littleton, was pushed from the out-of-control trap by her father Bob when the horse bolted. |
The animal galloped off after it was spooked in traffic at Blackminster, near Evesham, on 13 December. | The animal galloped off after it was spooked in traffic at Blackminster, near Evesham, on 13 December. |
Instead of arriving at the church in style, Miss Clarke was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in a neck collar and the wedding was postponed. | Instead of arriving at the church in style, Miss Clarke was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in a neck collar and the wedding was postponed. |
She was readmitted to hospital two days later with complications, but has now recovered. | She was readmitted to hospital two days later with complications, but has now recovered. |
Miss Clarke suffered minor injuries to her head and ankle, while her father was not seriously hurt. | Miss Clarke suffered minor injuries to her head and ankle, while her father was not seriously hurt. |
After the incident, Miss Clarke's mother Pauline said her daughter was "lucky to be alive" after the horse galloped towards a level crossing and then in front of a lorry. | After the incident, Miss Clarke's mother Pauline said her daughter was "lucky to be alive" after the horse galloped towards a level crossing and then in front of a lorry. |
The bride married 36-year-old fiance Karl Woods. | The bride married 36-year-old fiance Karl Woods. |
Afterwards, she said the wedding had been "absolutely brilliant". | |
"I am so happy," she said. | |
"Everything has gone so well, we had our dream wedding." | |
Mr Woods said he was pleased that they had got their in the end. |