Dying groom achieves his final wish of marrying his girlfriend after friends and strangers rallied around to organise their entire wedding and honeymoon for FREE in just two weeks
- Myles Harrison, 27, proposed to his girlfriend Liz, 29, in the hospice
- He was diagnosed with brain tumour at 18, but condition went downhill last year
- Local wedding planner arranged big day within two weeks with everything free
- Couple said they have been overwhelmed by people’s generosity
A terminally ill man has married the love of his life at a wedding which was donated entirely by kind friends and well-wishers.
Myles Harrison, 27, and his fiancée Liz, 29, tied the knot after six years together in a stunning ceremony at Castle Hill in Filleigh, North Devon.
The dream wedding was organised by local wedding planner Louise Hedges and everything – including the venue, car, photography, cake, music and honeymoon – was given to them free of charge.
Myles was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 18 and although his condition had been under control, things changed for the worse last year.
Having undergone numerous operations and treatments, doctors delivered the tragic news that nothing more could be done to treat his tumour.
It was then Myles decided to pop the question to girlfriend Liz something he did at North Devon Hospice’s bedded unit in Barnstaple.
Terminally-ill Myles Harrison, 27, married the love of his life Liz Harrison, 29, as part of his bucket lost after friends and family paid for the whole ceremony
Myles and Liz surrounded by family and friends, many of whom helped organise the big day to help grant one of the groom’s final wishes
Myles said: ‘We’re at the point where unfortunately there’s nothing that can be done.
‘I’ve always wanted to marry Liz ever since we got together I knew she was the one.
‘It was so great at the hospice that I decided it would be a great place to do it.
‘I went down on one knee and proposed to Liz.’
The happy couple on their wedding day at Castle Hill in Filleigh, Devon. Myles proposed to Liz in the hospice after finding out that he was terminally ill
Celebration! Despite his proposal, the couple had no wedding plans while they focused on Myles’ treatment, but friends stepped in to help organise everything
The hospice nurses came in after Myles had popped the question with champagne, flowers and strawberries and even organised a photoshoot on the balcony to celebrate the moment.
The couple had no plans at all for their big day, with the focus remaining on Myles’ ongoing treatment for some complex symptoms.
It was at this point Louise Hedges decided to give them the best day she possibly could – and all for free.
Louise Hedges, who publishes the North Devon Wedding Planner magazine, managed to supply the entire day for the happy couple including a stunning venue, food, drink, hair, make up, transport, photography – and even a honeymoon!
The couple said they were overwhelmed by people’s generosity after receiving the venue, car, photography, cake, music and honeymoon free of charge
Within just two weeks the wedding was planned and the happy couple became Mr and Mrs on August 11.
Myles said: ‘How on earth they managed to sort everything out and do what they did in such a short period of time – they are amazing, amazing people.
‘We can’t believe what they’ve done and how much they’ve improved our lives..’
But there was one more big surprise in store for the happy couple.
Both Myles and Liz are big rugby fans and season ticket holders at Exeter Chiefs.
Their rugby heroes – including England star Jack Nowell, Gareth Steenson, Don Armand and Ben Moon – recorded special video messages for them which were played at the wedding.
Signing the register: Myles, 27, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 18, and although his condition remained stable, things took a turn for the worse last year
The happy couple pictured at the ceremony. They have described their wedding, which was arranged in two weeks, as a ‘dream day
The couple were overwhelmed by the gesture.
Myles said: ‘They’re the best blokes around, they don’t have to do any of this – they’re superstars in their own right.
‘They don’t have to care about us, they don’t have to message us or anything like that, but they do.’
Liz added: ‘It was a dream day and more, more than we expected.’
Myles’ fiancee Liz said she was overwhelmed by people’s generosity.
She said: ‘It is amazing what they have managed to arrange in such a short space of time, and at such a very difficult time for us.
‘It is absolutely incredible and I want to say a huge thank you, particularly to Louise and everyone at North Devon Hospice.’
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