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Bride's Mother Hires "Captain Jack Sparrow" to Crash Wedding, Leaving Couple Delighted
16 Oct
Summary
- Bride's mother hired a "Captain Jack Sparrow" impersonator to interrupt the wedding
- Couple reacted with surprise but ended up loving the unexpected pirate appearance
- Pirate character became part of the wedding celebration, interacting with guests

In September 2022, newlyweds Jenni and Austin Foster experienced an unexpected and delightful twist at their wedding ceremony in Topton, North Carolina. Jenni's mother, Marianne Schroeder, had secretly hired an actor and impersonator named Jason Walker to crash the wedding dressed as the iconic "Captain Jack Sparrow" from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.
As the officiant asked if anyone objected to the marriage, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme song suddenly played, and the pirate character stumbled up the aisle, declaring his love for the bride. The couple initially reacted with confusion, but once they realized it was an intentional surprise, they were overjoyed. "The look on our faces... priceless!" Jenni told PEOPLE.
The pirate character not only interrupted the ceremony but also stayed to interact with the 60 wedding guests, joining them for cocktail hour, dinner, and the party. "He brought so much joy and laughter with him! Everyone enjoyed it! He truly became part of the celebration rather than just a moment in it," Jenni said.
Jenni's lifelong love for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, including dressing up as Jack Sparrow as a child, made this surprise even more meaningful. The couple's wedding day was transformed into an unforgettable celebration thanks to the unexpected pirate appearance orchestrated by the bride's mother.