A stranded bride had to be rescued by the police after she collapsed on a busy expressway on the way to her wedding.
Lydia Evans-Hughes, 29, was taken to church by a kind-hearted police officer after the classic car she was traveling in broke down on the edge of the A55 near Chester.
She was on her way to the venue with her parents Yvette and Alan Fletcher when the classic stuttered to a halt on Friday last week.
But the bride’s blush was spared when traffic officials arrived at the scene and Inspector Matt Geddes made sure she got to church on time.
Lydia Evans-Hughes, 29, was taken to church by a kind-hearted police officer after the classic car she was traveling in broke down on the edge of the A55 near Chester
The bride’s blush was spared when traffic officials arrived at the scene and Inspector Matt Geddes made sure Lydia got to church on time to marry groom Tidur Evans-Hughes
Lydia and partner Tidur Evans-Hughes, 31, were then able to say “yes” in front of family and friends at St. Mary’s Church in Eccleston, Cheshire.
Lydia, from Wrexham, North Wales, said: “I was at the reception point the night before.
“But when the car pulled away it was fine for the first five miles – then it just gave up.
“I was afraid of climbing over the guardrail and standing on the side of the road.
“They saw it was a wedding car and offered us a ride. That was the first time that day that I had tears of relief. ‘
Lydia was on her way to the venue with her parents Yvette and Alan Fletcher when the classic engine (pictured) stalled on Friday last week
The bride’s transport had left Soughton Hall near Mold, Flintshire and was driving to church on the A55 when it broke down.
Insp Geddes then came to take the bridal shower and put on his blues and twos for a more spectacular performance.
Lydia added, “He asked how much we wanted to do for a gig and my dad said a big one, so he put on blues and twos.
“Because everything happened so quickly and how quickly they showed up, I wasn’t too late at all – it couldn’t have been planned any better.
“I’m just incredibly happy. All in all, it went very well. ‘
Insp Geddes then came to take the bridal shower and put on his blues and twos for a more spectacular performance (pictured with Lydia).
Civil servant Lydia and plumbing and heating engineer Tidur got engaged in November 2018 after a six-year romance, but their wedding ended due to Covid. moved twice
The happy couple had already postponed their wedding twice due to the Covid pandemic and hoped they would be happy for the third time.
Lydia added: “We were supposed to get married in June last year but it was delayed because of Covid, then in May this year but that was also postponed.
“The fact that we finally have our day and that everyone could be there is simply priceless. It was such a lovely ending.
“The most incredible and sincere thanks go to the police. What would we have done without her? ‘
Civil servant Lydia and plumbing and heating engineer Tidur got engaged in November 2018 after a six-year romance.
Lydia added, “I hope it goes smoothly now and we can settle down and enjoy married life.”
Lydia and Tidur said “Yes” in front of family and friends at St. Mary’s Church in Eccleston, Cheshire
Police also posted about the incident on Twitter, including a photo showing the stranded bridal shower on the roadside (pictured: the couple after tying the knot).
North Wales Police Department Insp Geddes said: “I was glad I helped.
“The somewhat unusual arrival made us smile after what was certainly a stressful situation.
“The bride looked beautiful, the sun was shining and she was just a little late. I wish the couple a wonderful day and a long and happy life together. “
Police also posted on Twitter about the incident, including a photo showing the stranded bridal shower on the roadside.
Traffic Wales wrote: “The course of true love never went smoothly. Our traffic officers arrived on site this afternoon to help a bride in a broken vehicle! We removed the vehicle while @NWPolice took them to the ceremony. I wish the bridal couple all the best! ‘
Lydia joked: “I hope it will sail smoothly now and we can settle down and enjoy married life”
