Bride has two weddings in two days for grandad with dementia
Summary
Emma Noake had two wedding celebrations so her grandfather, George Lacey, who has dementia, could be part of the special day. Because he could not attend the main wedding due to his health, a second event was held at his care home, where staff organized a wedding-like ceremony for him to walk her down the aisle.Key Facts
- Emma Noake married in April and wanted her grandad with dementia to join the wedding.
- George Lacey’s symptoms worsened, so he could not attend the first wedding ceremony.
- A second wedding event was held at Glenburnie Lodge care home in Vale of Glamorgan.
- Care home staff decorated the garden, made a two-tier cake, and organized champagne and a balloon arch.
- George was helped to walk Emma down the aisle during the care home event.
- The event included other residents and their families dressed in wedding clothes.
- George was one of the first residents at the care home and is much loved.
- The event brought joy and special memories to Emma and her family despite the challenges of dementia.
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