Monferrato wedding saved by guests after catering van accident

A wedding in the Monferrato region of Italy faced a major crisis when the hired catering service failed to appear just hours before the ceremony. The catering company reportedly informed the couple, Bénédicte Maniere and Lorenz Schmid, that their van had overturned near Nice, leaving them unable to provide food or service.

To save the event at the Castello di Vaglio Serra, friends and relatives stepped in to act as chefs and servers. Guests contributed funds for groceries, and the venue provided kitchen facilities to allow the makeshift crew to prepare the banquet. Following the wedding, the couple is reportedly preparing to take legal action against the catering company.