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ER Becomes Wedding Chapel for Couple's Special Day
2 Oct
Summary
- An engaged couple unexpectedly married in an ER after hospital visit.
- Staff transformed an exam room into a wedding venue.
- The ceremony occurred on September 5, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital.
An engaged couple, John Como, 79, and his fiancée Diane, had their wedding plans unexpectedly altered when John was asked to go to Huntsville Hospital's Emergency Department on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Concerned about his blood test results, the visit meant their planned notarization was disrupted. Witnessing Diane's upset, nurse practitioner Beth Gates initiated a search for a notary within the hospital.
Fortunately, Shoyna Alexander, a licensed notary from the security office, readily assisted. She officiated the marriage in ER exam room C-29, allowing the couple to exchange vows and sign their certificate. The ER staff further enhanced the occasion by decorating the space with flowers, cupcakes, and a "Just Married" sign, creating a joyous atmosphere.
Additional staff members contributed by fetching celebratory items like sparkling grape juice and presenting the couple with handmade paper rings. This unexpected wedding in North Alabama's busiest ER turned a serious medical situation into a memorable and romantic event. John Como, who was later admitted to the oncology unit, expressed gratitude for the staff's kindness, stating they turned a "terrible situation" into a "golden moment."
