NEWLYWEDS Georgie and Joe McAulay could not hide their delight after becoming husband and wife.

Georgie, 31, fulfilled her wish to marry her "best friend", Joe, 33, at Glasgow's Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.

The mum-of-two, who has terminal cancer, was determined her children, Bethany, eight, and Marc, 13, would have a day to remember and photographs for a special memory box she is creating.

The hospice staff worked around the clock to help the family prepare for their special day, decorating the building with candles and purple balloons, Georgie's favourite colour.

The couple grew up one street away from each other in Pollok but didn't meet until nine years ago when Georgie was expecting Bethany.

They soon fell in love and Joe asked Georgie to marry him after the couple were told her illness was terminal.

And in front of family, friends and staff, they were married in a touching ceremony with the sun streaming in through the glass doors.

Georgie, wearing an ivory gown with diamante stones, was given away by her father, George, and brother Jamie. Joe couldn't hide his pride when he recalled seeing his new bride for the first time.

He said: "She looked absolutely beautiful."

Bethany scattered a path of flower petals for her mother minutes before she walked in.

The bridesmaids , sister Lorraine and sister-in-law Yvonne, wore purple silk.

Georgie said: "It has given me something to focus on. I wanted to have my wedding here because the staff have been so supportive and to give Bethany something to look forward to.

"When I met Joe I knew I would end up with him. He's been brilliant. He gave up his job to care for me and he's brought up my kids. He would do anything for us."

The service was led by hospice chaplain, the Reverend Leslie Edge, who said: "It brings true meaning to the words 'in sickness and in health'."

Family, including Joe's parents Owen and Dilys, rallied around to make sure the couple had a special day, with the dress, cake and cars all donated by well-wishers.

A reception was organised by Fairfield Bowling Club in Govan where Georgie's mum Liz is a member, and the family will enjoy a night in the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow after bosses stepped in at the last minute to surprise the couple.

Georgie was diagnosed with a brain tumour in July 2005 at the age of 26. Surgeons operated, but three years later another tumour developed.

Then, in 2008, Joe was knocked down by a car and almost died. He has been left with no immune system and must take antibiotics every day to stay healthy.

Georgie underwent unsuccessful surgery in March this year, and doctors revealed there was nothing more they could do.

But she's now determined to enjoy every day, creating happy memories for her children while she is still well enough. She is putting together a memory box for her children to mark life's milestones including their 18th and 21st birthdays and wedding days.

She said: "I've kept them in the loop from day one. There is no point hiding it.

"There are things I want to do with them. I'm just taking every day as it comes."

Georgie's mother Liz, 56, a grandmother of nine, said: "This has given her strength."

Sister Lorraine, said: "Bethany was upset but I've told her there are sad days and there are happy days.

"This will be the happiest day of Georgie's life."

- The Prince and Princess and Wales Hospice has unveiled plans for a new base with improved facilities which will provide care for young people aged 15-25 in the west of Scotland.