A DYING groom has been refused a full refund for his wedding after being forced to marry from his hospital bed.

       Martin McMullan, 36, and Lindsay Grice, 33, had planned to get married at the on November 1, but Martin's cancer had spread rapidly forcing the couple to cancel the event.

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       Martin and Lindsay got married last Tuesday from his hospital bed, after cancelling their wedding ceremony Credit: EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST

       The ceremony was scheduled at the posh wedding venue, Shenley Cricket Club in Radlett, Hertfordshire, costing ￡6,400.

       After the news of Martin's cancer spreading rapidly, it became clear he would not be able to leave the hospital, forcing the newly-weds to cancel their big day.

       Instead, Martin and Lindsay opted to get married in Lister Hospital, Stevenage, with a few friends in attendance.

       The family were told nine days before the planned nuptials that Martin was too ill to leave his hospital bed.

       The wedding venue is refusing to offer a full refund for the cancelled event, despite the groom dying of cancer.

       The Cricket Club contract stated that unless the event was cancelled within a certain timeframe, the booking would not be refunded.

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       But as a 'goodwill gesture' the venue refunded the couple ￡1,800, retaining the remaining ￡4,600.

       The father of the bride, Paul said: "I thought that under the circumstances they would retain some of the money but we didn't think it would be such a high proportion.

       "They told me that their chefs were paid a retainer, which meant they were unable to refund the full amount. But that still doesn't come to ￡4,600.

       "It's not about the money though, it's a moral thing."

       Martin's condition has now worsened and he is lapsing in and out of consciousness.

       The newlyweds decided to tie the knot last Tuesday at Martin's hospital bedside, with close family and friends in appearance.

       Staff at the Stevenage hospital lined the corridor to welcome the bride and her father while remaining socially distanced.

       The now Mrs McMullan said she and her husband "grew up together and have known each other our whole lives".

       "We're so happy," she added.

       Shenley Cricket Club has refused to comment.