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Pizza mishap nearly ruins bride's smile days before Malta wedding
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Pizza mishap nearly ruins bride's smile days before Malta wedding

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A bride-to-be in England lost a dental veneer just days before her wedding in Malta.
  • Katrina Kelly chipped her veneer while eating pizza, causing panic as the wedding was only a week away.
  • Fortunately, dentists were able to reattach the veneer for about $80, allowing her to proceed with wedding preparations.

A bride's dream wedding nearly hit a snag when a dental emergency struck just days before her Malta ceremony. Katrina Kelly, from Hampshire, England, was enjoying a casual pizza night with her fiancรฉ, John Grevine, when disaster struck. While biting into an extra-crispy slice, the front dental veneer she had worn for 12 years popped out.

Kelly, who had been engaged for two and a half years and meticulously planned her wedding, described the moment as one where she wished time could reverse. The unexpected incident sent a wave of panic through her, especially with the wedding just a week away and 130 guests expected to travel to Malta. The added, unplanned expense of a dental visit was a significant concern.

However, the situation was resolved thanks to a swift visit to the dentist. The veneer was successfully reattached for approximately $80. "They managed to put it back and I have my teeth again. Everything went great," Kelly shared with relief. While acknowledging the stress of such an event occurring so close to her wedding, she expressed gratitude that it didn't happen on the morning of the ceremony. Her unusual story highlights how even well-planned events can be disrupted by minor issues, but also showcases the effectiveness of quick problem-solving.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.