A BRECONSHIRE couple have backed Welsh farming and breast cancer awareness by saying "I do" with a twist.

Trystan Davies and bride Katie-Rose tied the knot in front of family and friends at St Cynog’s Church in Merthyr Cynog last Satuday, July 30. There was a surprise in store for the couple’s guests as they decided to have an NFU Cymru branded bale in the photographs of their big day.

Katie-Rose initially approached NFU Cymru for the sticker and said: "We decided we wanted to use the bales as a bar and in the photos as it was part of our rustic farming theme."

The big bale campaign was launched by NFU Cymru at this year’s Royal Welsh Show to highlight the importance of shoppers and retailers supporting Welsh agriculture during a challenging time for the industry.

Katie-Rose said: "Both Trystan and I are very passionate about the industry and as the next generation of farmers we want to make sure that it is sustainable long into the future."

Katie-Rose, whose bridesmaids were friends Faye Herdman and Gemma Hoyle and sister Hannah from South Africa, said that the newlyweds decided to use the pink bale wrap after several members of their families had suffered with cancer.

"We wanted to raise awareness for the disease as well as raising money. The guest’s favours were cancer research pins, pink for the girls and blue for the boys and we made a donation on behalf of the guests to Cancer Research UK. We though this was a really worthy cause and also tied in with our colour theme."

The big day was held at groom Trystan’s home farm, Coedgennau and his best man was friend Craig Rees.

Katie-Rose, whose alternative footwear matched the pink bales said: "My wellies were randomly chosen to go with out pastel colour theme but matched the bales perfectly.

"The day went really well and it was better than we expected. We had a wonderful day which was really special."

The "it’s time to back Welsh farming" campaign has seen huge support from farmers all across Wales and it is hoped that the message will be heard loud and clear at the National Assembly in Cardiff Bay.