Tory hopeful Tony Baldry took time out from his General Election campaign to get married at the weekend.
He and his bride, Pippa Isbell, 47, had planned to marry after the election, but their plans were disrupted when the polling day was put back from May 3 to June 7.
Tony Baldry with his wife Pippa
Mr Baldry, 50, and Ms Isbell took a break from election pressures to marry at Bodicote register office at Bodicote House, the head offices of Cherwell District Council, on Friday.
A service of blessing was held at Bloxham Parish Church on May 28.
Mr Baldry said: "After a day off, I shall be back canvassing on doorsteps on Wednesday."
His wife is head of public relations for the Orient Express train and hotels group.
Mr Baldry has two children, Edward, 17, and Honour, 15, from his first marriage. Ms Isbell has been married before but has no children.
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