Weddings, a joyous occasion celebrated by many, hold a special place in the hearts of those tying the knot.
The meticulous planning that goes into creating the perfect day is often a labor of love.
The wedding that almost was
However, as one TikTok user, @tyazara, also known as Fatihah Zahra, discovered, sometimes life has unexpected turns.
In a poignant TikTok video titled “Sad Ending 2023,” Fatihah shared a glimpse into her unique wedding experience.
A part-time Makeup Artist (MUA), she unveiled a series of images portraying her now-husband, Amin, attending their wedding ceremony alone.
The first slide showcased Amin in a vibrant red traditional Malay wedding attire, radiating happiness as he made his way to the wedding venue. Little did the guests know that a twist awaited them.
Alone at the altar
In the subsequent slide, a screenshot from a video call between Fatihah and Amin revealed a different scene.
Fatihah, donned in a red shirt, lay in a hospital bed with an oxygen mask, offering a stark contrast to the wedding festivities.
A further slide depicted Amin seated on the wedding dais, phone in hand, as he shared the ceremony with his unwell wife through a video call.
The images captured the bittersweet moments of the couple, with Amin playfully feeding her virtual bites while Fatihah applied lipstick in her hospital room.
Pneuomonia strikes
In an interview with WeirdKaya, Fatihah explained that she had been hospitalised due to pneumonia, just five days before the scheduled ceremony.
The Christmas day hospitalisation in Kuala Lumpur led to a wedding in Kedah on December 30, 2023, where Amin valiantly carried on with the celebrations.
Despite the unexpected setback, Fatihah expressed gratitude for her improving health and the ability to breathe without relying on the oxygen mask.
She recounted initially resisting hospitalisation but ultimately accepting the importance of her well-being.
“At first, I didn’t want to go to the hospital when the doctor told me, but I knew health comes first, so I agreed. I thought I’d be back on my feet in 5 days, but unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that way.”
Unfortunately, her hope to be discharged after five days was dashed by breathing difficulties and the need for the oxygen mask, delaying her release.
‘This is the real online wedding’
The TikTok post has garnered over 223k views, with the comment section reflecting a range of reactions.
Some questioned why the couple didn’t postpone the wedding, while others suggested a redo once Fatihah fully recovered.
A commenter humorously dubbed it the “real online wedding.”
You can watch the full clip here.
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