A bride nearly got carried away by a giant bunch of balloons after strong winds turned her romantic wedding photoshoot into chaos.
The newlywed struggled to keep her balance as powerful gusts caught the huge decorative arrangement and dragged her along with it.
Footage showed her backpedalling and trying to stay upright as the balloons billowed above her.
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Her long dress trailed across the ground as the windswept bride nearly smashed into a building.
The photographer rushed over to grab her as the balloons threatened to lift her into the sky.
The dramatic moment was captured on camera, turning what was meant to be a picture-perfect shoot into an unexpected battle against the elements.
The photoshoot was taking place beside the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, with the bridge connecting both sides of the city providing a striking backdrop.
The bride had been posing with a huge arrangement of beige balloons, which were intended to add a romantic touch to the photographs.
But the strong winds caught the oversized display, making it increasingly difficult for her to hold on and remain steady on her feet.
Despite the drama, the photoshoot went ahead without further incident, as reported by Need To Know.
The clip quickly went viral on social media, with viewers amused by the unexpected twist to what was meant to be a romantic photoshoot.
One local said: “She wouldn’t let go of those balloons for anything, hahaha.”

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