Name: Students throw surprise wedding for their beloved principal
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Description: When a principal wished she could invite all her students to her wedding, they made it happen -- with a surprise ceremony at school.

When a principal wished she could invite all her students to her wedding, they made it happen -- with a surprise ceremony at school.

Buffalo

Brianna Lenoy, principal of the Buffalo Academy of Science, expressed her desire to invite all her students to her wedding. Recognizing the logistical challenges, staff and students secretly organized a surprise wedding ceremony at the school. Lenoy was dressed in a makeshift wedding dress and led to the courtyard, where over 400 students witnessed her exchange vows with her fiancé, Zach Klapp, using candy ring pops. The event was filled with joy, laughter, and dancing, leaving Lenoy deeply touched by the affection shown by her school community. She described the experience as everything she ever wanted, emphasizing the mutual love between her and her students.

Students throw surprise wedding for their beloved principal

Oh, that one's cute. When Brianna Lenoy and her fiancé, Zach Klapp, started planning their wedding, they had a hard time whittling down the guest list. Brianna, especially. She's principal of the Buffalo Academy of Science in Buffalo, New York, and she kept telling people she wanted to invite the whole school. Bye! I definitely mentioned it multiple times. Every kid in the school at your wedding? Absolutely. Yeah. You guys are awesome. Obviously, this wasn't just lip service. She really did want them there. But since that would be impractical, the staff and students here got together, in secret, to create the next best thing. We all love you so much that we're giving you a surprise wedding! A couple weeks ago, just a few days before her actual wedding, Are you kidding me right now? the staff dressed Brianna in a makeshift wedding dress and led her to the courtyard. When I exited the building and saw all the students gathered there, I was blown away. It was amazing. Like, she couldn't stop smiling. It was like a wish come true. The couple in white stood before more than 400 in tickled pink. I do. The kids saw them exchange vows. May I have the ring? And candy ring pops. No one in the audience objected to the union. I pronounce you husband and wife forever. But a few of the students did tell me that Zach is not Miss Lenoy's one true love. You may now hug the bride! She loves the kids more than her husband. That's what I said. I said, what? I'm gonna go have to ask her. The kids are of the opinion that you love them more than your husband. I'm sure they do. Confirm or deny? I love my students more than anything. And I just hope that our students feel as loved as I felt in that moment. Now everyone, it's time to dance! Brianna says the ceremony was everything she ever wanted. Although if she ever decides to renew her vows, here's something to consider. She was one of the most beautiful brides, but next time they need some cake. Steve Hartman, On the Road. I'm sorry, I'm laughing. You're very serious. In Buffalo.

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