A 30-year-old woman from Colombia had her dream of being a bride come true when she married her long-term love in the hospital, a few days before her death.
Estefany Torres Vera (30) and Duvan Yefren Pabon met at a mall nine years ago, and have been together ever since. They have a seven-year-old son and always wanted to get married but were unable to do so due to their financial situation.
Estefany was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer, and was hospitalised in 2020 as her health deteriorated. Still wanting to marry the love of her life, Estefany and Duvan planned an impromptu hospital wedding.
#bucaramanga Falleció este Domingo la joven Estefany Torres Vera, quien con apoyo de las autoridades cumplió el sueño de casarse con su pareja Duvan Yefren Pabon en el Hospital Universitario de Santander. pic.twitter.com/jYSnpDBeuK
— Revista MB® (@MBucaramanga) September 14, 2020
The pair married in Estefany’s hospital room on September 11. The bride wore a white dress and tiara for their nuptials. They livestreamed the wedding so that their family at home could still attend virtually. Local police organised a brass band to play outside as the bride was wheeled into the room.
“We did not want a painful goodbye, we wanted a joyful one. This gave Estefany the happiness she deserved,” the bride’s sister Julia Andrea Torres Vega said.
The bride sadly died on September 13, just two days after her dream wedding.
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The emerald cut is a favourite among brides, but those wanting a similar style with some difference should opt for the Asscher cut. Also known as the square…
Having your engagement ring engraved is a beautiful way to to show your love. It allows you to carry a special hidden meaning with you wherever you go, and also makes your ring more identifiable if it goes missing.
This is a timeless practice, one that has been loved since medieval times. Back in the day, people had their prized jewellery possessions engraved with religious quotes and messages of devotion.
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Engraving is a relatively affordable option, but the price depends on what exactly you want engraved and the font. Machine engravings are cheaper, hand engravings will cost much more. Most rings can accommodate between 15-30 characters, so you can’t write novels. No more than five words is ideal.
The best time to have it engraved is when you order the ring. However, you have lots of time to decide exactly what you want it to say as engravings happen at the end of the manufacturing process. Importantly, not all jewellers perform engravings so make sure to ask for a referral if they cannot.
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It is a fast process, and can be done in a day. There are three ways to do it. The first, machine engraving uses a template to trace out letters and symbols using a corresponding sharp tool. This option limits your font choice, but pretty much guarantees a neat finish.
Hand engraving is the most costly option, and is also the most imperfect. However, it does allow you freedom to choose whichever font you want. It is also a deeper engraving, meaning it lasts longer and creates a unique visual finish.
With laser engraving, jewellers use a pencil-sized laser beam to inscribe your special message onto the ring. The strength of the laser differs depending on the type of metal. This option allows for longer messages.
The most important thing here, and we cannot stress this enough, is to double, triple and quadruple check your spelling before handing your words over to the jeweller! Make sure to double-check it again once you receive the finished product.
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The case for eloping strengthens with every day the COVID-19 pandemic continues. More and more couples are opting to spend their big day on a micro-scale, with only two witnesses and an officiant present.
If you were meant to marry this year and still want to go through with it despite the pandemic, the safest option is to elope. This way, only your absolute closest are present.
Considering elopements are a lot more casual, you have more options for what to wear. Shorter dresses are more appropriate if you intend to have a casual courthouse event, or even a mountaintop moment. Here are some lovely looks you can shop right now:
Holly Cowl Neck Dress from Forever New
Boho Ruffle Sleeve Gown from Princess Lola Boutique
Ruched bardot midi dress from Missguided
Off Shoulder Scalloped Lace Gown from Princess Lola
Kira Belted Linen Jumpsuit from Forever New
Lace panel scuba tiered midi dress from Missguided
Draped Bodycon Dress White from Mango
Winona Metallic Dress from Forever New
One shoulder midi dress from Missguided
Secret Garden Lace Gown from Princess Lola Boutique
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A couple in Maine, America hosted a small, rustic wedding celebration for 65 of their closest family and friends in early August. This event started a massive COVID-19 outbreak that, to date, has infected 176 people and contributed to the deaths of seven people who were not even in attendance.
In mid-August, the Maine Centre for Disease Control and Prevention opened an investigation into a COVID-19 outbreak associated with the wedding reception at Big Moose Inn in Millinocket on August 7. According to state officials, guests did not follow social distancing and mask guidelines. The event also violated an executive order that has limited indoor gatherings to 50 people.
At the time, a total of 24 individuals associated with the event tested positive for COVID-19. Of that total, Maine CDC had identified 18 individuals who attended the reception and 6 others who had close contact with reception attendees. All of the confirmed cases were Maine residents.
Speaking during a virtual press briefing, Maine CDC Director Nirav D. Shah stated that this number has since risen to 176 and resulted in seven deaths. Six of the deaths occurred at the Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center in Madison, Maine.
“More generally, related to the Millinocket wedding events, I mentioned there have been 176 cases, and including now, the six individuals who have passed away at Maplecrest. A total of seven individuals, who have passed away with COVID-19, resulting from and related to the August 7 wedding in Millinocket.”
None of the six individuals from the rehabilitation centre had attended the wedding, although a staff member from the facility did.
The church where the pastor who officiated the wedding preaches at has had 10 positive cases traced to it.