‘Overwhelmed with joy’: Buffalo Academy of Science students throw principal a surprise wedding

You can only invite so many people to your wedding. A Buffalo principal was able to squeeze in all of her school students; she just didn't know it. (WKBW via CNN Newsource)

BUFFALO, New York (WKBW) -- You can only invite so many people to your wedding. A Buffalo principal was able to squeeze in all of her school students; she just didn’t know it.

Brianna Lenoye, principal at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School (BuffSci), mentioned wishing all of her students could come to her wedding.

They didn’t go. Instead, they brought the wedding to school a few days before, and she had no idea it was coming.

“I was completely overwhelmed with joy and emotion,” said Principal Lanoye. “To see the love and effort the students and team poured into this for me was one of the most touching moments of my life. This is a day I will truly never forget. They are all a part of my family.”

It was a normal day until Ms. Lenoye, now a Mrs., was led to the courtyard, which was transformed into a wedding venue, with the entire elementary school waiting as guests.

Courtney Champlin, her assistant principal, walked her down the aisle in a tuxedo T-shirt, and at the end of the aisle, her groom, Zach, was waiting.

A student officiated the ceremony, and classmates gave speeches.

“I want to personally thank you for all you did for me,” one student said. “I will never forget the difference you have made in my life.”

Ms. Lanoye and her groom exchanged candy rings and wedding vows. Students showered her with love and dance moves on a day she will never forget.

“It was more than I ever thought anyone would do for me,” said Lanoye. “It was really special.”

It was good practice for the actual wedding, which was also at BuffSci.

By Taylor Epps, WKBW