Weddings are known for their magical moments, happy tears, and just the right touch of chaos. But at this particular wedding, one split second turned a fun tradition into a near disaster — all during the garter toss.

The bride was radiant, sitting gracefully as her new husband knelt with a playful smile. Music played, guests cheered, and phones were raised, ready to capture the classic moment. The groom removed the garter, twirled it with flair, and launched it into the crowd of single men like a pro quarterback.

Except… the garter didn’t go where it was supposed to.

It sailed — then curved. Veered. Spun. And landed directly next to a tall candle display lined with flowers and decorative fabric.

There was a beat of silence — then gasps.

People flinched, expecting to see flames erupt. The bride’s eyes widened. One guest even dropped their champagne glass in shock.

But just before the garter could touch the flickering candle, a groomsman lunged forward like a hero in a rom-com, snatching it mid-air just inches from disaster. The room burst into applause, laughter, and a lot of relieved sighs.

What could have turned into a flaming catastrophe became one of the most unforgettable — and oddly heartwarming — moments of the entire wedding.

Later that night, someone joked, “Best man? More like firefighter.”

Now it’s a story the couple will tell for the rest of their lives — proof that even near-disasters can make for the best memories.