Kate Cunningham, 38, who took the surname “Elder” upon marrying an elder tree said they have no plans to divorce.

She said: “Trees will always come first. They do keep us alive.”

Mrs Elder added: “I think getting married was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Me and my friends went over to the tree and said hello for a small celebration, a couple of days ago.

“It was a little gathering with two friends where we raised a toast and had a glass of elderflower champagne. Not once have I thought that I shouldn’t have done it. It’s something that I feel like happened at the right time.

“Despite causing a little bit of embarrassment for my 15-year-old, he sees the bigger picture now and understands what it’s for. It’s something which has made me feel a bit more confident about myself. I don’t care about what anyone else says.”

The gift for a first wedding anniversary is, traditionally, paper.