A rescue and a wedding amid New Zealand tragedy : A rescue and a wedding amid New Zealand tragedy

Christchurch, New Zealand - Grabbing her boyfriend, she looked like any bride radiant.

But Emma Howard walking in the alley next Friday did not happen. In just 72 hours earlier, she was trapped under a building that collapsed during the earthquake.

The 23-year-old was rescued about six hours after sending a frantic text her boyfriend, who helped her out.

"I got this text saying ... E 'Emma here. I'm fine and I love you very much, "said her husband Chris Greenslade.

Greenslade did not belong to his office in the city when disaster struck on Tuesday afternoon and rushed to find Howard.

Entry to the side of his building, he was horrified to find a tangled pile of metal beams and concrete, flat roof with an angle of 45 degrees.

"He was really the worst I've felt in my life," he said.

Office tower was destroyed, and Howard was caught in a small cavity between floors collapsed.

Greenslade dug through the rubble, pulling others free when he tried to meet Howard. He helped the rescuers, who eventually found.

During that Greenslade Howard kept his composure by sending soothing words.

"His message said:" I agree with your parents. I love you. There are many men who try to get you down, "she told Associated Press Television News.

The two were all smiles when they left the Church of Christ the King on Friday - this is a white strapless gown with lace bodice and pale pink ribbon ride and a cameo brooch, has a dark suit and purple tie.

Surrounded by family, friends and their wedding party, Howard raised his right hand and pointed toward the sky, smiling exuberantly.

The thoughts of her marriage, which had been planned for months in his head as he ran for hours and hours stuck to floor, Howard said.

After their rescue, "I told people:" When I was there I thought, I have to get married in three days, "he said." And they said, 'You are however. "

"Everyone was determined that we were married. And I was like, 'OK, then." "

Their happy day was a solemn moment when the minister noted that many of this city, which is at least 123 deaths and over 200 missing have not been so lucky.

It was a stroke of luck was not lost on the young couple.

While the bridesmaids wore purple robes that Howard had groomsmen were planned sleeved white shirt, their costumes were lost in the earthquake. They also lost their cake.

"But everything else went according to plan. We're just so lucky," says Greenslade.