The bride celebrates a flash wedding – and that’s the touching reason

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The bride celebrates a flash wedding – and that’s the touching reason

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Many daughters dream of the day their father will walk them down the aisle, but for Brittany Leroux, that would have to remain a dream. Or maybe not?

Brittany Leroux and her fiancé, John Reh, from Windsor, Canada, recently got engaged. But because of her busy everyday life with two small children, the wedding plans were repeatedly postponed. Then, last week, Brittany suddenly realized that if her father is to be at their wedding, they can’t wait any longer.

Better not put off anything that is important

Her father Andy Leroux was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two and a half years ago. He was recently transferred to the palliative care unit at the hospital “and is on his way to leave this world,” Brittany told CTV News Windsor.

So she and her fiancé John decided last Wednesday that they will be married just two days later in a small ceremony on the hospital grounds so that her father can be there.

“My heart beats really nice”

Not only for the couple, but also for Andy, the wedding was a “very, very exciting day”. Andy said he was overjoyed to be there and to see family and friends at the ceremony. “I’m so happy. My heart is beating really well there,” he said. Beaming with joy and pride, he brought his daughter to the wedding in a wheelchair.

Brittney was also deeply moved. About her father’s hand leading her to the wedding, she said:

It’s not the same hand I grew up with. She is withered and tired. But at that moment I was just like… ‘oh my god, this is the best moment. Could not be better’.

The sick father gives the couple his blessing

Before handing her over to her groom at the altar, Andy shared some marriage tips with Brittany and John. “Love one another, be kind to one another, and respect one another more than anything else in your life.” And added: “I know that John is the right person to give this to my daughter.” How nice that the couple was still able to get their father’s blessing.

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