Céline Dion ended up in the hospital on her wedding day: “The pressure was too much”

Céline Dion’s choice for a 3 kilo tiara and her visit to the hospital following her wedding. (Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Céline Dion shared a personal experience that marked her wedding in 1994 with René Angélil. During a recent interview with Vogue, the singer described how an eye-catching accessory on her big day ended up causing her a trip to the hospital.

On her wedding day, Dion chose to wear a tiara that weighed approximately 3 kilos and was adorned with more than two thousand Swarovski crystals. Although he had practiced his walk to the altar, he did not anticipate the complications that would arise due to the change of floor surface, from wood to upholstery, in the cathedral.

“When you are so happy, there is no weight, there is no problem, there is no pain,” said the singer regarding this anecdote from her marriage. (KMazur/WireImage)

This unexpected obstacle, far from making her change her plans, became a test of her resilience and determination. “When you are so happy, there is no weight, there is no problem, there is no pain,” she said. The wedding night passed with joy until she realized that “the pressure was too much” and had caused an injury to her head.

The next day, a prominent egg-sized swelling on her forehead prompted her to seek medical attention, resulting in a course of antibiotics for approximately three weeks. “I woke up, I looked in the mirror. “She had a lump the size of an egg in the middle of her forehead,” she recalled, highlighting that, despite everything, she would not change anything regarding that significant day.

More than just a wedding accessory, the tiara symbolizes the weight of expectations, sacrifices and commitment that true love entails. “This is a moment that will be with me for the rest of my life,” Dion said, emphasizing that despite her physical and emotional challenges, Angélil’s love and memory continue to inspire her.

The couple married in late 1994 and were together for 22 years until Angélil’s death in 2016. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The story between Céline Dion and René Angélil began when she was only 12 years old and he was 38. That is, there was an age difference of 26 years. It was the latter who helped Dion record her first single, establishing the foundations of a relationship that would solidify over time. They got engaged in 1991, revealed their relationship to the world in 1993, and finally married in December 1994, a union that lasted 22 years until Angélil’s death in 2016.

During their marriage, the couple had three children: René-Charles, now 23, and twins Eddy and Nelson, 13. Céline Dion has kept Angélil’s legacy alive, lovingly remembering him on the fifth anniversary of her death in 2021 through her Instagram account, where she expressed her enduring love and gratitude for him.

The story of Celine Dion and René Angélil began when she was barely 12 years old, during the time when the musician began to promote his career. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The renowned performer faces a tough battle once morest stiff person syndrome (SPS), a rare autoimmune disease that affects nearly eight thousand people globally. This condition has caused Céline to have muscle spasms and stiffness, significantly altering her ability to walk and her vocal ability. As a result, she had to put her career on hold, canceling performances until 2024.

Previously, the Canadian artist shared her initial impressions regarding the diagnosis, questioning the reason for her situation: “At first I asked myself: Why me? How did this happen? What have I done? “Is it my fault?” She questioned herself, but “life doesn’t give you any answers.” You just have to live it!”

Céline Dion with her eldest son, René-Charles, during her appearance at the 2024 Grammys. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

Despite there being no known cure for SPS, Céline Dion remains steadfast in her fight, adopting a rigorous treatment that includes physical, athletic and vocal therapy.

“I have not defeated the disease, since it is still within me and always will be,” he said. “I hope we find a miracle, a way to cure it with scientific research, but for now I have to learn to live with it. So it’s me, now with Stiff Person Syndrome.”