Chinese couple goes ahead with wedding despite freak storm that kept guests away
No storm can keep true love apart.
A young couple from Henan, China, found themselves in an awkward situation when barely any of their wedding guests turned up to see them tie the knot on Saturday.
It was the weekend when several parts of China was hit with one of the worst storms in recent history. And with warnings to stay indoors, many Chinese people have decided to do so to ensure their safety.
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Determined to get married to the love of her life whether people came or not, bride Zhou Tian still got up at the crack of dawn to get ready. As she predicted she arrived at the almost empty ballroom to find her groom waiting for her patiently at the altar.
Out of the couple's 300 invited guests, only 10 of their relatives braved the weather to bear witness to their wedding.
During the exchange of vows, Zhou said to her husband-to-be: "No guests, that's OK; no one to pick me up, that's OK; no fireworks, that's OK. I just need you, it doesn't matter even if you came here drenched from head-to-toe.
"No matter what happens, I will marry you."
Following Zhou's sweet proclamation, there wasn't a dry eye in the room.
According to People's Daily, the couple's devotion to one another has touched the hearts of Chinese netizens. Many have reached out to congratulate the couple on their nuptials on Weibo.
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