Far East Rand Hospital management did not let sickness stand in the way of love when they allowed a patient to get married in his hospital bed on Sunday.
In a post shared by the South African public hospital, it was said the wedding date was set before the groom was hospitalised. Hospital staff ensured they said “I do” in the presence of their family members, and those on duty shared ululations with the newlyweds.
“As a caring hospital the management is very excited about the event. We take pride in ensuring the bride and groom’s day was a success and will forever be a memorable event.
“We are not only a hospital but an institution that deeply cares for the patients we serve,” said hospital spokesperson Phumeza Ntuthuka.
Ntuthuka said the groom approached the operational manager in the ward where he is admitted, and his request was escalated to hospital management who granted permission.
The couple’s two-day wedding was supposed to have taken place on Saturday and Sunday.
“The family brought their own pastor who officiated the wedding and blessed the rings,” said Ntuthuka.
A video of the ceremony was shared on X.
On it the happy couple can be seen in traditional wedding attire, with the groom sporting a pair of blue shades.
The room was draped in yellow, with a table set up with gold champagne glasses.
Nurses, family and friends ululated when the couple exchanged their rings.
