Aisle be there! Couple hold their wedding reception at a care home so bride’s grandmother wouldn’t miss out on the celebrations
It’s a sweet moment when a couple hosted a wedding reception at a nursing home where the bride’s grandmother could attend, leaving her completely delighted.
Shy bride Stacey Stewart was determined to invite Grandma Jean to her special day, even if it meant throwing a party at her Stockmoor Lodge care home.
Jean moved into a care home in Somerset a few years ago and was not well enough to leave to attend her granddaughter’s wedding ceremony to her lover Ashley Stewart.
Keen to not miss out on all the festivities, the bride and groom worked with the house staff to plan an unforgettable wedding reception – complete with balloons, fresh flowers and all the trimmings.
Sue Monger, manager of Stockmoor Lodge, recalled seeing Jean “absolutely delighted” with the holiday.
The photo captures the touching moment when the couple hosted a wedding reception at a nursing home, which could have been attended by the bride’s grandmother (pictured: newlyweds Stacey and Ashley Stewart with Stacey’s grandmother Jean).
Stacey Stewart was determined to invite Grandma Jean to her special day, leaving her “absolutely delighted”.
Jean is pictured here raising a glass to her granddaughter’s special day.
She added: “You can tell by the beaming smile on Jean’s face how much this meant to her and it really warms our hearts.
“It means so much to me to be a part of their celebration and to give Jean the opportunity to celebrate with the happy couple and her entire family.
“We are passionate about helping our residents celebrate special occasions with family and friends.
“Receiving medical care should not be a barrier to creating incredible memories with loved ones.
“This was a great opportunity to help Jean do that.”
Stacey and Ashley arrived at the nursing home to a waiting Jean who sat patiently in the main room.
The bride looked ethereal in a traditional flowing white wedding dress, which she paired with a floor-length white veil.
Ashley looked extremely dapper in a navy three-piece suit, which he paired with a crisp white button-down shirt and a turquoise tie.
The bride and groom agreed with the house staff to organize a wedding reception with balloons, fresh flowers and all the decorations.
The bride looked ethereal in a traditional flowy white wedding dress and it’s safe to say the day was a success.
Meanwhile, Jean dressed comfortably for the occasion in a light purple tracksuit and floral dress shirt.
A delighted smile lit up her face as she hugged the bride and groom as they all made silent pleasantries.
Sweet Stacy took her nanny’s hand and slowly led her down the hallway of the house towards Jean’s bedroom before starting the main event.
The team decorated the house in Stacey’s wedding colors of turquoise and gold, including matching balloons and stunning flowers.
The lodge staff made no secret of the fact that they had a grand wedding reception and worked tirelessly to create lasting memories.
The event team of Louise Bone, Kate Chapman and Susan Awdry were tasked with hanging the decorations and made sure the colors matched the style of the actual wedding.
The magical event was then captured in photographs and published in a special edition of Stockmoor Lodge’s own publication, The Newlywed Times.
The film showed the family enjoying the memorable occasion, as did a beaming Jean who raised her glass to toast her granddaughter and new grandson.
Also pleased with the day’s events was Sue, who added: “A big thank you to Jean’s granddaughter, Stacey, and her new husband, Ashley, for inviting us to host their wedding reception.
“Congratulations again to the new Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.
“On behalf of everyone at Stockmoor Lodge, we wish them all the best and a long and happy married life together.”