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A Welshman flew halfway around the world for a friend's wedding - a year early.

Toronto-based teacher Dave Barclay jetted 3,500 miles across the Atlantic, reports the Daily Telegraph.

His mistake came after pal Dave Best, of Cardiff, sent him an email in which he mentioned he was getting married on July 6.

Mr Barclay said: "So I booked my ticket, paid £500 to fly into Cardiff, got the old suit cleaned, the goatee trimmed, the head shaved - I was going to be the belle of the ball.

"I called his mum to find his number and then I called him up and I said, 'When and where is this wedding? It's in a couple of days and I'd just like to know where I'm going'.

"He said to me, 'Mate it's not this year, it's next year. 2008 not 2007."'

Mr Barclay now feels more than a little embarrassed - but says he has at least provided some amusement for his friends.

"They're having a great time. They keep asking me the time, showing me today's newspaper, calling me the time traveller," he said.

"At least it has assured me a mention in the speech next year, I reckon. Same time next year - I'll be there."