A WORDSLEY Romeo has finally wed his Julie-t three years after proposing in The News.

But lovebirds Gary and Julie Hudson (pictured) were brought back down to earth with a bump after burglars stole thousands of pounds worth of items including two laptops, two TVs, computer programmes and personal documents while they were on honeymoon.

The distraught couple from Ryder Street are now appealing for the return of a £400 gold and diamond bracelet, which was taken, which Gary bought Julie shortly after they met.

He said: "It has really upset us, it can be replaced – but it won't have the same sentimental value."

Julie added: “I was absolutely devastated.

“I was always too scared to wear it as it cost such a lot of money, so the wedding day was the first time I’d worn it and kept it on.”

The couple had been nearing the end of their two-week honeymoon in Alanya, Turkey, when they heard about the burglary.

They had already enjoyed a two-day break to Cork in Ireland, a surprise trip booked secretly by 41-year-old Gary, after they finally tied the knot in a ceremony at Dudley Register Office on July 26.

But the trip a month later to scorching hot Turkey with their children had been their official honeymoon – which they had long been looking forward to.

Gary said: "It ruined the end of our honeymoon. Julie was in bits – and she wanted to come home straight away."

The couple, who met online, got engaged back in May 2005 after father-of-three Gary from Carmarthen, Wales, proposed in the personal columns of The News.

He left the paper open on the table for Julie to see, and luckily for him she said yes straight away.

Always-the-romantic Gary, who has showered mum-of two Julie, aged 36, with thoughtful gestures over the years, says he and his new wife desperately want their precious bracelet - which said 'I Love You' on it - returned.

A man has admitted burgling the couple and is due to be sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on September 23.

But the bracelet has not yet been recovered.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 113 5000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.