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The lush surroundings of Yosemite National Park.
Joy and Adam saved for a year to hold their wedding here.
But the US government shutdown forced national parks to close, leaving their dream in tatters.
Thankfully, their story inspired strangers to step in and donate not only a new venue, but also catering, flowers and the cake.
So, the happy couple tied the knot after all.
having a lot of green plants and trees
an occasion when a machine or organisation stops working
- in tatters
badly damaged or completely spoiled
give money or goods to help an organisation or person
- tied the knot