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A windstorm destroyed a couple's wedding setup in Washington the day before the ceremony, but "a labor of love" saved the nuptials
The bride and groom's families and community worked together to find a new venue and set up decorations
"It was the most miraculous and special way to start a marriage," bride Kaitlyn Thompson tells PEOPLE
A wedding in Washington was saved by the bride and groom's families and community in less than 48 hours after a windstorm destroyed the original setup.
Kaitlyn Thompson and Tyler Grant, both 25, remember receiving the devastating call that their venue was demolished — the day before their wedding. It was 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, and they were set to tie the knot at their family farm on Saturday, Oct. 11. The bride's grandmother, Kathie