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Smith's daughter married on Iona | |
(about 6 hours later) | |
Former Labour leader John Smith's eldest daughter Sarah has married at the same place her father is buried. | |
The 38-year-old news presenter tied the knot with charity worker and author Simon Conway at Iona Abbey. | |
Her father was buried on the island in Argyll 13 years ago after he died from two massive heart attacks aged 55. | Her father was buried on the island in Argyll 13 years ago after he died from two massive heart attacks aged 55. |
Guests at the wedding included Lord Robertson, former Lord Chancellor Derry Irvine and colleague Krishnan Guru-Murthy. | |
The ceremony was led by family friend Rev Douglas Alexander, the father of Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander and International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander. | |
The bride's sisters, Jane and Catherine, were the bridesmaids. | |
The Washington correspondent for Channel 4 News got engaged to Mr Conway, 40, in February. | The Washington correspondent for Channel 4 News got engaged to Mr Conway, 40, in February. |
Her mother, Elizabeth, makes an annual pilgrimage to the abbey in memory of her husband. | Her mother, Elizabeth, makes an annual pilgrimage to the abbey in memory of her husband. |
Speaking ahead of the wedding, the then Miss Smith said: "Iona is a very special place to me and my family. | |
"We're excited and looking forward to the wedding and a great West Highland party with all our friends and family." | "We're excited and looking forward to the wedding and a great West Highland party with all our friends and family." |
She was not given away by anyone and walked down the aisle by herself. |