But then, something unusual happened. Just as the song reached its crescendo, the bride felt an unexpected movement underneath her voluminous skirt. It was subtle at first, a mere tickle against her leg, but it soon became more pronounced. Confused, she glanced at her husband, whose face had gone from rosy with delight to pale with concern.
The guests, unaware of the couple’s sudden shift in mood, continued to watch with adoration. But as the bride’s expressions shifted between confusion and slight panic, the guests began to notice. Gasps spread across the room like a ripple in a pond, as people observed the distinct undulating motion beneath the bride’s dress.