Aisle be there! A couple holds their wedding reception at a nursing home so the bride’s grandmother doesn’t have to miss the festivities

This is the beautiful moment a couple held their wedding reception at a care home so the bride’s grandmother could attend, leaving her absolutely thrilled.

Blushing bride Stacey Stewart was determined to have her grandmother Jean present on her special day, even if it meant arranging the party at her Stockmoor Lodge care home.

Jean had moved into the residential care home in Somerset several years ago and was not feeling well enough to leave to attend her granddaughter’s wedding ceremony to her beloved Ashley Stewart.

Wanting her not to miss all the festivities, the bride and groom made special arrangements with the home’s staff for an unforgettable wedding reception – complete with balloons, fresh flowers and all the trimmings.

Sue Monger, the manager of Stockmoor Lodge, recalled seeing Jean ‘absolutely thrilled’ by the festivities.

Stacey Stewart was determined to have her grandmother Jean present on her special day, which made her ‘absolutely thrilled’

Jean is pictured here raising a glass to toast her granddaughter’s special day

She added: “You can see by the beaming smile on Jean’s face how much this meant to her, and that really warms our hearts.

‘It means so much to be part of their celebrations, and to enable Jean to celebrate with the happy couple and her wider family.

‘We are very passionate about supporting our residents to celebrate special occasions with family and friends.

“Receiving care should not be a barrier to making incredible memories with loved ones.

“This was a great opportunity to help Jean do that.”

Stacey and Ashley arrived at the care home to a waiting Jean, who sat patiently in the main room.

The bride looked ethereal in a traditional flowing white wedding dress which she paired with a floor-length white veil.

Ashley looked extremely dapper in a navy blue three-piece suit, which he teamed with a crisp white button-up shirt and teal tie.

The bride and groom made special arrangements with the house staff to create a wedding reception complete with balloons, fresh flowers and all the trimmings

The bride looked ethereal in a traditional flowing white wedding dress and it’s safe to say the day was a success

Meanwhile, Jean dressed comfortably for the occasion in a light purple sweatsuit and a floral shirt.

An ecstatic smile appeared on her face as she hugged the bride and groom as they all uttered inaudible pleasantries.

A sweet Stacey took her grandmother by the hand and slowly led her down the hallway of the house to what appeared to be Jean’s bedroom before the main event began.

The team decorated the house in Stacey’s chosen wedding colors of teal and gold, including matching balloons and beautiful flowers.

The lodge staff went above and beyond to cater the grand wedding reception and worked tirelessly to create memories to match.

The activities team, made up of Louise Bone, Kate Chapman and Susane Audrey, were tasked with putting up the decorations and made sure the colors matched the look of the real wedding.

The magical event was then captured in photography and included in a special edition of Stockmoor Lodge’s internal publication ‘The Newlywed Times’.

The family were seen on film enjoying the momentous occasion, as did a beaming Jean who raised a glass to toast her granddaughter and new grandson.

Also pleased with the day’s events was Sue, who added: ‘Many thanks to Jean’s granddaughter, Stacey, and her new husband, Ashley, for inviting us to host their wedding reception.

“Congratulations again to the new Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.

‘On behalf of everyone at Stockmoor Lodge we wish them all the best for a long and happy married life together.’