DEVOTED Carol and Ian Gilchrist are flying 5,000 miles to renew their vows.
They emigrated to Canada from the North-East the year after they tied the knot, but will return 33 years later to say "I do" a second time.
The service will be an exact replica of the original, down to the same best man and bridesmaid. They have even tracked down their vicar and brought him out of retirement.
The couple started thinking about renewing their vows when Carol lost her wedding ring. But they only set the date after Ian underwent a life-saving liver transplant.
From Ontario, Carol said: "It will be like taking a step back in time. We are going to recreate our wedding pictures from the original day.
"There's a lot of water under the bridge, but our love is as strong as it was back in 1967."
Carol and Ian, both from Newcastle, will return to St Gabriel's church in the Heaton area of the city.
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