Daughter Surprises Her Mother with Wedding from Las Vegas

Isle Court Nursing Home resident Brenda Johnson was delighted as her daughter surprised her with an ‘at home’ wedding reception after Brenda missed the real ceremony held in Las Vegas.

81-year-old resident Brenda Johnson has been at Isle Court for 12 months, and was unable to attend the wedding of her daughter Alison Bennet and Craig Bennet earlier in the month in Las Vegas, so the bride surprised her mother with a wedding party in the comfort of her home. Alison and Craig have been together for five years, and got married late June.

Brenda’s fellow residents and friends joined the newly married couple in the Isle Court gardens, where Social Life Co-Ordinators Debbie Rees and Christian Lugtu organised a wedding reception with a marquee, special afternoon tea, and a hand-crafted wedding cake prepared by Head Chef Matthew. The event was a huge, happy surprise for Brenda, who was delighted to see her daughter in her wedding dress. The other residents were thrilled to be invited for the celebration, and spent the afternoon out in the sunshine with the happy couple.

Claire Harris, General Manager at Isle Court said:
“It was lovely to see Brenda be part of such a special occasion with her daughter and now son-in-law, and to share it with her friends throughout the Home. We were thrilled to host the surprise wedding reception for Alison and Craig for Brenda. She was over the moon to see Alison in her beautiful dress, and really enjoyed the afternoon.”