Kerala bride turns doctor at wedding as video goes viral, wins hearts

A doctor bride in Kerala’s Kannur briefly put her wedding celebrations on hold after two catering workers fell ill during the ceremony, stepping in to provide first aid while still dressed in her bridal attire.

Dr Shirin Subair, a native of Panoor, was getting married to Dr Rijaz when she was alerted that two women from the catering team were unwell. One had a nosebleed, while the other complained of dizziness and appeared faint.

Shirin immediately went to check on them, setting aside the wedding rituals for the moment. Still wearing her wedding outfit and jewellery, she assessed both women and provided basic first aid.

For the woman with the nosebleed, Shirin advised her to lean forward and pinch the soft part of her nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes while breathing through her mouth. The second woman, who was feeling faint, was asked to lie down with her legs elevated.

“These are basic steps to take, giving first aid and then getting them to a hospital,” Shirin said.

Shirin is pursuing her first-year MD in Emergency Medicine at Valluvanad Hospital in Ottapalam. Her medical training helped her remain calm and respond quickly despite being in the middle of her own wedding celebrations.

The moment was caught on video and later spread widely on social media, with many people praising Shirin for stepping in to help.

Shirin said people at the wedding knew she was a doctor and asked her to check on the two women. She said she simply helped them as needed.