Surprise wedding at Beech Hall Care Home in Leeds
This is the heart-warming moment when Jacqui Stevenson, 76, married long-term partner Roland Waring, 96, in a surprise wedding at Beech Hall Care Home in Leeds.
Jacqui, who has advanced dementia, has lived at the home since 2020. The couple had planned to marry after Roland proposed four years ago, but social distancing rules meant that it was impossible.
The elaborate surprise wedding on September 26 was masterminded by staff at the home in Armley, who knew that the couple had been waiting years to say "I do".
Ex-serviceman Roland, who has terminal cancer, was told by carers to arrive at the home wearing his best suit, as there was reason for a meeting.
Meanwhile, the couple's family and friends were sneaked into the venue as staff helped to get the bride ready - leaving the 96-year-old completely stunned.
Jacqui, who has advanced dementia, has lived at the home since 2020. The couple had planned to marry after Roland proposed four years ago, but social distancing rules meant that it was impossible.
The elaborate surprise wedding on September 26 was masterminded by staff at the home in Armley, who knew that the couple had been waiting years to say "I do".
Ex-serviceman Roland, who has terminal cancer, was told by carers to arrive at the home wearing his best suit, as there was reason for a meeting.
Meanwhile, the couple's family and friends were sneaked into the venue as staff helped to get the bride ready - leaving the 96-year-old completely stunned.
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00:57 So Jackie and Roland met 20 years ago.
01:02 When they realized they had mutual friends, their own friendship started to blossom.
01:08 As time passed by, Roland being Roland, offered his help and started to help Jackie with numerous of things.
01:17 Their love for each other kept growing and growing as they spent more time together.
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01:30 It must have been a nice surprise there, was it?
01:32 It was a shock.
01:34 And how does it...
01:36 I was just coming to the collection to check it out.
01:39 How does it feel to finally be married to Jackie?
01:44 Great.
01:46 It's a nice feeling.