Save a Life, Get a Wife
Aug 18, 2009 Wedding Planning InstituteThere are some things even the best Certified Wedding Planner cannot anticipate.
On Friday, the soon-to-be Adam and Julie Hatfield were posing for pre-ceremony pictures at Riverside Park in La Crosse, Wisconsin when they heard a cry for help. A young girl had fallen into the Mississippi River and was followed by her distraught grandfather.
Without hesitation, Adam, Julie, and their wedding photographer sprang into action to help rescue the pair and still make it to their wedding on time, although their attire was a little worse for wear. Alas, Adam’s pants were torn in the process. Hopefully, their wedding planner had an emergency kit at the ready.
As for the bride and groom, the park where Adam first proposed to Julie is now also the venue where they celebrated their wedding day by saving the lives of two strangers.
Not a bad way to begin a marriage.
Adam and Julie Hatfield
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August 19th, 2009 at 3:42 am
The blog gave me goosebumps. What a wonderful memory to have for the rest of their lives.
Great example of why all CWP’s should have their emergency kit handy at all times.
August 19th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
These two are genuine humanitarians. Im sure that they will treasure that days event for the rest of their lives. What a story to tell generations how two people unselfishly saved a precious life on thier day of matromony. Now this is definately a marriage that will be blessed in the eyes of God.
August 20th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
That wedding planner should be proud she helped such a great couple unite as one. If a man is willing to jump in to save two strangers like that, think of the things he will be willing to do for his own wife! That marriage should last forever!!
September 6th, 2009 at 9:49 am
What a great example of the importance of having an emergency kit! The information that I have received while taking the WPI Wedding Planning Certification online will definitely help me to start a successful wedding planning business.
September 21st, 2009 at 10:02 am
What an unforgettable memory for all of you (wedding planner, groom, bride and photographer). This is a good example that things happen unexpectedly. Us as Certified Wedding Planner need to be aware of this and be prepared for EVERYTHING.
Im glad that everything went well in this wedding
September 29th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
What a way to start your special day. This couple has truly found their someone, both didn’t even hesitate and the type of selflessness is hard to come by. I’ve heard of having an emergency kit but who would think of having an extra dress or tux? Just goes to show its not always about the glitz and glamor but about love and compassion.
October 18th, 2009 at 6:23 am
This story is the extraordinaire of wedding stories. They are both good people. The Wedding Planner deserves a pat on the back for pulling that one off. Reading stories like this one will help all wedding planners to have their emergency kits well stocked with essentials. Don’t under estimate your emergency kit.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Perfect example of what they train us to do. Great work and creativity.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:22 am
What a wonderful story, God bless this couple for putting the needs of somone else above theirs on the most important day of their lives. ( I am sure that if the wedding planner was a certified with LWPI she was prepared with the emergency kit).
November 29th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
It’s really a great memory for the couple and a great example that shows the importance of having a wedding planner. LWPI showed us the importance of emergency kit and as a Certified Wedding Planner we should always prepared for any mishaps and mayhem.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
It is wonderful and so human for the fact that both bride and groom had instinct reaction about saving the two stranger. It add so much joy to their special memoriable day to do what they did it shows us what a wonderful people they are. And ofcourse the wedding kit that any wedding planner cary with is as important as any part part of the wedding planning individually.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
i think that saving two strangers lives was an amazing way to start off your lives together. Show show caring your hearts are that was very sweet. I enjoy stories like this one it shows that there are still people out there with kind hearts. And yes i hope your wedding planner had her emergency kit that is something all wedding planners should have for there brides.
January 21st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
That is such an amazing way to begin a life together! This just goes to show that anything can happen on your wedding day and it is always good to come prepared for any mishaps.