The Couples Marrying Against All Odds | Extraordinary Weddings | Full Documentary

Following couples who are tying the knot despite facing some of life’s toughest challenges…

From a bride who broke her neck in a freak accident to a groom still hoping to make it down the aisle after being struck blind, these amazing brides and grooms overcome extraordinary challenges in order to get married. By getting hitched against the odds, these couples prove that love really can conquer all.

This documentary follows two couples in their 20s who met as carefree students but have been struck by tragedy and faced down difficult decisions about staying together.

Nick and Sophie were settling into their working lives and looking forward to finding their first home together when Nick was struck by a rare form of cancer which left him blind. He’s now clear of cancer and they’ve returned from hospital to live with his family as they battle to get used to life now that Nick cannot see. How does Nick cope with the fact that he won’t get to see his beautiful bride walk down the aisle?
Carly and rugby player Nelly were also looking for their first home together when, in a freak accident, Carly fell backwards off a wall and was paralysed from the neck down. They have returned to live with Carly’s family, and the couple are doing all they can to make sure Carly gets the wedding she’s always dreamed of. For Carly, the wedding represents a massive challenge as she has to face her local village out in her wheelchair, something she has only managed a handful of times.
Both couples have managed to come through the worst of times together and this emotional film follows them as they try to beat the odds to make it down the aisle.