When James, a 5’7″ man from Chicago, married Maria — a towering woman over two meters tall (about 6’8″) — the internet exploded with opinions. Some admired their bold love story, while others were skeptical. But no one expected what would happen the very next day.
The couple, who met through a mutual friend and quickly bonded over their love of travel and fitness, tied the knot in a small, intimate ceremony. Their height difference turned heads, but they seemed deeply in love — laughing, dancing, and embracing the attention with humor.
But the next morning, a photo of Maria went viral — not because of her height, but because she was seen carrying James out of their honeymoon suite in her arms, bridal-style.
People were stunned.
“I thought it was Photoshopped at first,” one commenter wrote. “But then I saw the video — she just picked him up like it was nothing!”
The clip sparked thousands of comments online, with many praising the couple for breaking stereotypes about relationships, love, and body image.
Maria later joked in an interview, “He carried me emotionally through tough times — I just returned the favor physically!”
Their story quickly became a symbol of confidence, love beyond appearances, and how real connection defies societal norms.