Not every couple can list 250 people among their nearest and dearest to invite to their wedding, but that's just what this Ealing couple did as they decided to invite everyone they had encountered through their volunteering work.

Grace Quansah and John Durston began their relationship three years ago, having met while running the Writing, Acting and Publicity Project for Youngsters (WAPPY) since 2008.

The bride was joined this month at St Dunstan's church by 20 bridesmaids spanning four generations wearing handmade dresses or ties incorporating Ghanaian Kente print, sewn by a local tailor.

She was also accompanied down the aisle by three page boys of Ghanaian heritage and two of her sons, Anthony and Benjamin Pozi-Qansah.

Musical celebration

The day had kicked off when Mrs Quansah-Durston was escorted from her home in East Acton Lane to St Dunstan's church.

She was met by African djembe drum-callers Siayoum Karuma and Aama Sade Shepnekhi who beat the announcement of the brides arrival.

Nostalgia Steel Pan Players

Nostalgia Steel Pan Players, Grace's son Acquaye McCalman and Benjamin Eshun, then began playing the Bridal Chorus .

After tying the knot, St Dunstan's church was transformed into a reception area for the hundreds of elated guests.

Among them were MP for Ealing Central and Acton Dr Rupa Huq and 2013 Great British Bake Off finalist Ruby Tandoh, who is the bride's cousin.

Lindsay Warner, an award-winning writer who joined WAPPY in 2009, said: "It was a wonderful day that brought together a diverse range of people and united them in celebrating the union of two prolific community figures close to our hearts."

The service was led by vicar Jon Westall, followed by a poem, Every Atom by John Siddique, read by Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey.

A musical rendition of As I Kneel Before was then sung by Oxford undergraduate Georgiana Jackson-Calle and Ivy Oppong, with Debbie Alowade on violin as well as the groom's son, Euan Durston, on piano.

'The best of Ealing'

John and Grace walk down the aisle

Georgiana Jackson-Callen, who joined WAPPY in 2009 and who is in her final year at Oxford University, said: "John and Grace's wedding was truly one for the ages. We were welcomed into the main church area, beautifully decorated and colour coordinated.

"The ceremony was very much a community affair: guests ranging in age, race and even location all came together for the occasion.

"The bride was glowing and the groom, resplendent. All hail John and Grace Durston, the king and queen of the London Borough of Ealing."

Mrs Quansah-Durston said: "I feel the wedding was just what I wanted; to bring together all those people who have helped to get me to a point where I can say the community is so important, we support each other.

"It couldn't have happened without the support of the community.

"It was the best of Ealing."