A couple from Palm Bay, Florida, held a ceremony in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Florida Hospital for Women to mark the survival of their premature twins. The event, described by hospital staff as a 'symbolic wedding,' took place on February 14, 2024, and drew attention from across the region. The twins, born at 26 weeks gestation, spent months in the NICU before being discharged in December 2023. Their parents, who requested anonymity, said the ceremony was a way to honor the medical team and the journey their children endured. 'It’s not just about us,' the mother said in a statement. 'It’s about every family who’s been through this.' The NICU at Florida Hospital for Women, located on the east side of Brevard County, typically handles over 300 premature births annually. Hospital administrators said the event highlighted the bond between families and medical staff. 'We’re here to support them every step of the way,' said Dr. Lisa Martinez, a neonatologist at the hospital. 'This kind of gesture reminds us why we do what we do.' The ceremony included a small gathering of hospital staff, the couple’s family, and a few other NICU families. A video shared by the hospital on social media showed the twins, now 10 months old, being held by their parents as the couple exchanged vows in front of the NICU’s incubators. The event has sparked conversations in local parenting groups about the emotional challenges of having children in the NICU. 'It’s a tough road, but moments like this show how far you can go,' said one parent in a Facebook comment. The couple has since started a fundraiser to support NICU families in Brevard County.