A loving boyfriend has granted his girlfriend her birthday wish of having their wedding photographs taken - even though they can't officially get married yet because she is bedridden in hospital. Guo Kai and girlfriend Dong Hui, who turned 22 on Monday, had been planning to get married this month in Sichuan in southwest China. But Dong was suddenly diagnosed with serious bone cancer and admitted to hospital, meaning a formal ceremony had to be postponed, reported the People's Daily Online. Big day: Dong Hui, 22, was diagnosed with bone cancer last month but still wanted to have wedding photographs taken for her birthday . You may kiss the bride: The couple had planned to tie the knot this month, but had to make do with the photos for now . Besotted: Guo Kai (pictured right) has been at his girlfriend's bedside every day . Instead, family and friends helped Dong put on a beautiful wedding dress so that a team of professional photographers could take pictures for the besotted couple. Dong had to stay lying down the whole time due to her condition, which causes severe pain and can lead to joint dysfunction. After medical staff removed her catheter, her friends showed Dong three wedding dresses to choose from. She chose one with embroidered flowers and had her make-up done, before her husband-to-be handed her a bouquet of red roses. As they posed together, Dong whispered to her partner: 'To have you at my side is so important for me'. Since she has been admitted to hospital, Guo - who is now a firefighter - has constantly been at her bedside to attend to her every need. Commitment: Guo arranged for professional photographers to come to the hospital to take the pictures . Romantic: The couple met last year after a mutual friend introduced them and they quickly fell in love . To help with her treatment Dong needs to be turned once every hour. Guo has set 24 alarms on his phone to make sure he does not forget. The couple met a year ago after a mutual friend introduced them to each other, and they quickly fell in love. Guo said to his bride-to-be: 'I love you - marry me. I will make sure every day in the hospital will be a happy one and I will be with you as you win this battle. I believe you will recover and stand up again.' Overwhelmed: The bride-to-be got emotional as friends and family congratulated the couple . Vow of love: The couple exchanged rings, even though they can't officially get married yet . He later added: 'I just want to make sure that this birthday is full of happiness and meaning for Dong. 'The wedding and photo shoot is a dream for us all and something we had planned for.' 'Dong Hui and I both experienced the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake and understand the value of life so no matter what difficulties we encounter we will face them together.' Dream dress: Friends brought three wedding gowns to the hospital for Dong to choose between .
Guo Kai and girlfriend Dong Hui, 22, had planned to get married this month . But ceremony had to be postponed after Dong was admitted to hospital . Instead Guo arranged for photographers to go to the ward on her birthday . Family and friends helped Dong get into her dream wedding dress .