Not Even Swine Flu Could Stop This Wedding

In an unlikely set of events, both the bride and the groom in this Chicago wedding had swine flu. Realistically, it probably wasn't all that unlikely, since they were going to be married, and likely shared some intimate time. Ilana Jackson and Jeremy Feirstein, both 26, received the news just 48 hours before their nuptials, from their doctor:

"It's not going to be the wedding you wanted. You tested positive for swine flu. Give me a call if you have any questions."

The couple had joked about it, when they both exhibited vomiting, achy limbs and fever. Jackson said:

"We joked about it. Like, 'Wouldn't it be funny if we had swine flu?'"

Question one to the doctor was if they would put their guests at serious risk, and given the answer was no, the couple decided to move forward with their plans, albeit, with some changes.

• The professional hairstylist and makeup artist Jackson had hired refused to touch her. At the last minute she recruited a friend to help.

• The bride and groom stayed 10 feet away from all guests at all times, per doctors instructions.

• Jackson and Fierstien walked around the guests instead of walking down the aisle

• They couldn't dance.

• Throughout the ceremony they wore surgical masks and latex gloves.

Despite this, the wedding took place on June 14th, without a hitch. Well, aside from the swine flu.