Wedding plans altered as bride changes date following unexpected family news

💍📅 Wedding Bells Ring Sooner for a Heartwarming Reason! 🌟
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Victoria Owen couldn’t imagine tying the knot without her dad by her side. When she heard about her father’s battle with advanced pulmonary fibrosis, she decided to move her wedding up. Victoria, 53, shared, “I wouldn’t get married if he wasn’t there to walk me down the aisle.”
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Originally planned as a low-key registry office affair, the wedding will now be at Treorchy’s Hermon Chapel, where her parents wed 54 years ago. This historic moment marks the chapel’s first wedding in over 30 years!

Victoria’s dad, Frank, who once ran a snack delivery business across the Rhondda, was amazed when he heard the news. She recalls, “He thought I was fibbing, so I had to show him the email confirmation! He was quite emotional, actually.”

🏡 Frank, now limited by his condition, was always the provider, and his family is determined to repay his lifelong care. “You’ve looked after us, Dad; now it’s our turn!” Victoria’s children and great-grandchildren adore him, making this day even more special.

In Victoria’s eyes, her parents’ love story feels eternal, describing their 54-year union as if “they’ve always been together.” Her mum hinted at preferring something more than a registry office, inspiring Victoria to plan this meaningful chapel ceremony.

The event has grown into a grand celebration with Disney magic! Expect a Disney-themed cake and her daughter singing a beloved Lion King tune. The quiet wedding plan has transformed into a joyous gathering with 60 ceremony guests and over 100 at the reception.

Cheers to creating cherished memories and celebrating love amidst life’s trials! 🥂👰‍♀️✨

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