EVERY woman’s dream is to stand in her own wedding dress and enjoy each and every step down the aisle with her father. It is definitely the most touching part of a wedding ceremony. But for Jennifer Darmon, her dream of walking down the aisle at her own wedding seemed like a very far-off possibility … Read more
A woman diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is inspiring many after standing and sharing a dance with her eldest at his wedding, with support from all three of her sons. Three years ago, Kathy Poirier, 55, was diagnosed with the disease. Ever since, she has lost the use of her arms and legs. She … Read more
The bridal store is usually the first stop for brides looking for wedding dresses, but not Jillian Lynch. Hers was the thrift shop. “Because I thrift all the time, it was just the option,” she told Insider. “I never even considered going to a bridal shop.” After planning her intimate wedding, Jillian, 32, decided she … Read more
Your wedding day is one of the most important events in your lifetime, and the presence of the people you dearly love is what completes it. Cíntia Bonfante Pereira, a speech therapist from Caxias do Sul, Brazil, works with children who have speech delays because of Down syndrome. Her patients hold a special place in … Read more
When Sam Waldron delivered his best man speech at his older brother’s wedding on July 3, 2021, he took the couple and their 170 guests on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Everyone at the reception laughed and shed some tears as Sam, 23, who has autism, said that his big brother Jonah, 27, was … Read more
Dan Donnelly Jr. never got to see his daughter, Heather Renee Donnelly, walk down the aisle on her wedding day. Four years ago, she passed in a car accident three days before she was set to marry her fiancé. But through Heather’s lifesaving gift of organ donation, Dan had the chance to experience what it … Read more
Chelsie Hill had always dreamed of walking down the aisle on her wedding day. But when a tragic car accident in 2010 left her paralyzed from the waist down, she wasn’t so sure if she’d be able to do that. When she was a high school student, Chelsie went to a party and got into … Read more
A dad made his daughter’s wedding day even more special when he invited her stepdad to join them in walking down the aisle. Photographer Kelsey Griffith shared a video of the touching moment on Instagram and TikTok, where it has gone viral and garnered millions of views since she posted it on October 1. The … Read more
After a devastating ATV accident four years ago, Brittney Bedwell, 26, was left paralyzed. Doctors told her she would never walk again, but she defied all odds when she walked down the aisle at her wedding last week. With the help of a walker, Brittney was able to have her father escort her down the … Read more
Have you ever fallen in love with your spouse twice? Some romantics would say that if they had the chance, they’d want to experience that all over again. That scenario may be a dream for some, but for Peter Marshall, it became his reality. Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s three years ago, Peter had started losing … Read more
Planning a wedding is probably one of the most stressful stages of getting married. Regardless of being the love of each other’s lives, couples often find themselves disagreeing over some things they want at their wedding. But for Chris Garafola, it’s all pretty simple. The soon-to-be-married model only had one non-negotiable for the wedding—for a … Read more
Many authors have written great books about love and have filled their pages with the most romantic tales. However, many of them are mere products of the writer’s imagination. Despite being one of the best you’ll ever read, the following love story is no work of fiction – it’s as real as it gets. Frederick … Read more