A COUPLE made the heartwarming decision to marry next to their baby daughter’s hospital bed so that she could be a bridesmaid.

Karim and Louise Rezaie celebrated their Big Day with their six-month-old daughter Layla who is undergoing treatment.

Karim and Louise Rezaie tied the knot next to their daughter Layla's hospital bed so she could be a bridesmaid

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Karim and Louise Rezaie tied the knot next to their daughter Layla's hospital bed so she could be a bridesmaidCredit: SWNS

Layla was born on Christmas Day but has been patient at hospital with a rare genetic condition.

The couple, from Torquay, Devon, tied the knot on May 21 at Bristol Children's Hospital and the hospital's team had arranged a wedding blessing to take place in the ward.

Karim, 38, said: "We'd always wanted to get married with Layla our daughter there.

"It was obviously beautiful with the amount of effort they put in.

Layla was born on Christmas Day but has been patient at hospital with a rare genetic condition

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Layla was born on Christmas Day but has been patient at hospital with a rare genetic condition
The couple, from Torquay, Devon, tied the knot on May 21 at Bristol Children's Hospital

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The couple, from Torquay, Devon, tied the knot on May 21 at Bristol Children's Hospital
The hospital's team had arranged a wedding blessing to take place in the ward

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The hospital's team had arranged a wedding blessing to take place in the wardCredit: SWNS
Little Layla was dressed in a gorgeous pink gown for the occasion

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Little Layla was dressed in a gorgeous pink gown for the occasionCredit: SWNS
The couple had a beautiful wedding inside the ward, complete with photos, balloons and a cake

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The couple had a beautiful wedding inside the ward, complete with photos, balloons and a cakeCredit: SWNS

''We initially imagined having the chaplain come down and just do a wedding by the bedside, but the play team really put the effort in.''

 Layla suffers from CHARGE syndrome, a random genetic mutation that has affected her eating, vision, and heart and other complications.

Karim, a psychological therapist, said: "The whole day was made very magical.

''A huge tremendous effort was put in by the playmate workers into arranging decorations and music, getting in touch with our relatives, and getting videos recorded for people who could be there."

A number of people volunteered on the day, from a professional photographer to a hairstylist

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A number of people volunteered on the day, from a professional photographer to a hairstylistCredit: SWNS
The couple said it was important to them that their six-month-old daughter Layla was there

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The couple said it was important to them that their six-month-old daughter Layla was there
Layla is currently undergoing treatment and staying in hospital

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Layla is currently undergoing treatment and staying in hospital
Layla suffers from CHARGE syndrome, a random genetic mutation that has affected her eating, vision, and heart and other complications

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Layla suffers from CHARGE syndrome, a random genetic mutation that has affected her eating, vision, and heart and other complicationsCredit: SWNS

A number of people volunteered on the day, from a professional photographer to a hairstylist.

Karim added: "It was a really special day but obviously it was bittersweet.

"Layla was there, and it was fantastic but we were reminded how poorly she was but it was still great for it to happen.

"The doctors have said it could take weeks or months before we can take her home."

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