Once you've been to enough weddings, it becomes clear that the kind of atmosphere it's going to have will depend a lot on how the couple is feeling about it.
I've been to fun-filled events where we were asked to wear Halloween costumes, weddings that were multi-stage spectacles in accordance with cultural traditions, and solemn yet intimate celebrations of love.
But sometimes, a wedding isn't just about the couple, but also about the way that a family has supported each other through hardships that many of us struggle to imagine.
And as we can see from one bride's powerful TikTok, those moments of bittersweet celebration can resonate with far more people than just the wedding's guests.