Pregnant Bride Ties The Knot Amid Australian Floods, Her Wedding Photo Goes Viral

A bride from New South Wales has posted an unforgettable pphotograph from her wedding day after being stranded by rising floodwaters on her big day.

Kate Fotheringham and Wayne Bell spent the night before their wedding apart, which is part of the tradition. However, when the pregnant bride-to-be woke up at her parent's home just inland from Taree, she discovered she was engulfed by floodwaters.

New South Wales has seen strong rainfall lately, which has resulted in floods and caused around 18,000 people to be evacuated.

Fotheringham turned to social media for assistance with no way to get to her event at the nearby showgrounds in Wingham. "Help me!!! It’s my wedding day and we’re flooded in! We need help to get to Wingham over the flooded creek. Anyone know someone willing to help?," she tweeted.

Affinity Helicopters in Port Macquarie picked up the tweet. They responded quickly, dispatching a chopper to transport Fotheringham to the spot, which was just a 5-minute drive away. She later thanked the company on Twitter for making the wedding happen.

Her father, Peter – who had a broken spine and legs just five months ago – walked her down the aisle, 9News reported.

Finally, the couple was declared husband and wife following an adventure to the alter. Fotheringham posted a stunning shot of her and her husband kissing in front of floodwaters on social media.

Meanwhile, Independent reports that other partners were not so fortunate. Joshua and Sarah, both from New South Wales were left homeless after their house was swept away by the floodwaters.

“What was supposed to be their wedding day ended up with their house floating down river and them losing everything they have worked hard for and sadly losing their pets as well,” the GoFundMe appeal reads.