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Dying man has beautiful bucket-list wedding entirely donated by well-wishers

A couple saw their entire wedding donated by well-wishers after the groom received a terminal diagnosis [Photo: SWNS]
A couple saw their entire wedding donated by well-wishers after the groom received a terminal diagnosis [Photo: SWNS]

A dying man has married the love of his life in a bucket-list wedding after friends and family donated the entire ceremony.

Myles Harrison, 27, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 18 but his condition worsened recently and doctors were forced to deliver the tragic news that there was nothing more they could do.

But learning of his terminal diagnosis spurred Myles into action, and he has now tied the knot with his fiancee Liz, 29, in a stunning ceremony, which was entirely donated by well-wishers.

The couple’s 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.

It was only after receiving his terminal diagnosis that Myles decided to propose to girlfriend Liz.

The special moment took place at North Devon Hospice's bedded unit in Barnstaple.

“We're at the point where unfortunately there's nothing that can be done,” Myles explained. “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.”

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Myles and Liz enjoyed their dream day after Myles' terminal diagnosis [Photo: SWNS]
Myles and Liz enjoyed their dream day after Myles' terminal diagnosis [Photo: SWNS]

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 couple had no plans for their big day, deciding instead to focus on Myles' ongoing treatment, but wedding planner, Louise Hedges decided to step in to give the pair day she possibly could.

The wedding planner, who publishes the North Devon Wedding Planner magazine, managed to supply the entire day for the happy couple, all for free.

Within just two weeks the wedding was organised, with the happy couple becoming a Mr and Mrs on August 11 at Castle Hill in Filleigh, Devon.

“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,” Myles said, of their big day.

“We can't believe what they've done and how much they've improved our lives.”

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The couple tied the knot back in August [Photo: SWNS]
The couple tied the knot back in August [Photo: SWNS]

Looking back on the happy day, Liz said: “It was a dream day and more, more than we expected.”

The couple have been completely overwhelmed by people's generosity.

"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,” Liz added.

"It is absolutely incredible and I want to say a huge thank you, particularly to Louise and everyone at North Devon Hospice."