Their second attempt at a wedding, though, had the consent of their parents and the backing of any number of kind-hearted individuals determined to see that Emma got to live out her special day.

“We threw it together in less than two days, everything ended up being donated. It was so precious, and it came together so well,” Alina revealed.

When the big event rolled around, it was captured on video, with interviews from some of the attendees, including the groom, DJ.

“I thought she was the most beautiful person I ever saw. Ever since I loved her,” DJ said.