Unique moments remain in people's minds forever. Especially if this moment succeeds after a hard time. Such an experience was had last summer, in the middle of a beautiful summer and wedding joy.
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The Saturday on which the wedding was to take place dawned stunningly beautiful. The sun rose with a reddish glow, the birds began their concert and the birches in the churchyard spread the scent of midsummer. The whole of nature seemed to underline the significance of the day with its beauty and purity. The flowers and plants emerging from the fresh soil showed the viewer that a new life was beginning.
In the ballroom, preparations were underway. Despite the hustle and bustle, there was a clear sense of order in everything. Wires were being pulled from the sound system, food was being prepared in the kitchen, linen was being laid on the tables and the wedding cake was being pushed into the fridge. Everything had its place and purpose for the biggest event of the day.
Finally, everything seemed to be going well. The long preparations had been completed. One last soundcheck and the wedding would begin.
The mute microphone indicated that something was wrong. The wires were correctly pulled and everything was connected as it should be. A quick test showed that not even the lights in the ballroom were switched on. A nondescript-looking cook appeared at the door and announced that the power was out in the kitchen. The fridge was also without power, and the gradually warming summer weather outside ensured that the wedding cake began to melt immediately.
Sweat broke out on people's foreheads. It was not only because the air conditioner was also unexpectedly silent, but also because of the uncertainty about the success of the wedding. Everyone understood that this unique day should not be spoiled.
That's when the presenter remembered. His friend had used the on-call service of the building services department in the spring in the event of an unexpected water damage and had been satisfied with the promptness and quality of the work. After a quick exchange of messages, he got his friend's contact details for the service provider on his phone, and the call to 24 Center went out immediately.
The 24 Center's Customer Service Center received an emergency call. The power was out in the banquet room, and in a few hours a wedding reception would be held there. A unique day that would be better remembered for love and happiness than for a party gone wrong. The task was quickly passed on and the electrician started his car.
After a quick assessment of the situation, the electrician got down to business. While he worked in the party room, the final details were put in place. Soon the microphone was working, the air conditioning was running and the refrigerator was cooling down again. The grateful organisers shook hands with the electrician, who smiled and wished the couple a successful party and good luck.
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The church bells were ringing, the sun was shining and the sparrows were making folds in the air. Inside the church, the guests had risen to their feet, and something black and white was visible in the doorway.
