The Wedding of Brian Bernard Cooper to Geraldine Margaret Chaplin took place at Knightwick Church, on the 18th August, 1979.

Marriage of Brian Bernard Cooper, to Geraldine Margaret Chaplin At: St. Mary's Church, Knightwick, Worcestershire. On: 18th August, 1979. Brian Bernard Cooper [Age: 40, Widow] Occupation: None Given Address: 20 Laugherne Road, St. John's, Worcester. Father: Albert Victor Cooper - Deceased. Geraldine Margaret Chaplin [Age: 38, Spinster] Occupation: Pharmacy Technician Address: 1 Highfield Bungalows, Knightwick. Father: Gerald Gordon Grant - Deceased. Witnesses: Susanna Cooper. Rector: David C. Salt

Brian & Geraldine Cooper

 

After thie Marriage, at Knightwick. The Bride & Groom are seen exiting St. Mary the Virgin, Church. It was a popular British tradition in the 1970s for local Girl Guide companies to form a ceremonial guard of honour outside the church doors when one of their unit leaders or an affiliated local member got married. They are wearing the official "Guide Blue" air-force green/blue short-sleeved dresses featuring large utility pockets, introduced for summer or formal wear during the 1970s, and are wearing navy blue Guide berets adorned with the traditional metal Trefoil promise badge.

Brian & Gerry Cooper outside the church after their marriage.

Geraldine with her mother, Elsie May (Chaplin) Busk and father, Harry Eustace Notley Busk and brother Simon Busk.

Geraldine with her mother, Elsie May (Chaplin) Busk and father, Harry Eustace Notley Busk.

Brian's daughters Tracey Cooper and Suzanne Cooper (Bridesmaids) Tracey in arms with Geraldine's brother Simon Busk, and Suzanne in arms with her brother Paul Cooper.

Geraldine's brother Simon Busk and Brian's son Paul Cooper.