Weddings are supposed to be the happiest day of a couple's life, but what happens when that day turns into a nightmare? Sadly, this is the reality for many couples who have had their weddings called off due to cheating.
The Discovery
Discovering that your partner has cheated on you is never an easy thing to deal with, but finding out just before your wedding can be especially devastating. This is exactly what happened to Sarah, who found out that her fiancé had been cheating on her with her best friend just two weeks before their big day.
"I was completely blindsided," Sarah says. "I had no idea that anything was going on between them. It was the worst feeling in the world."
The Decision
Once the cheating has been discovered, the couple has to make a decision about whether or not to go ahead with the wedding. For many couples, the decision is clear - the wedding is called off.
"There was no way I could have gone through with the wedding knowing what had happened," Sarah says. "I was heartbroken, but I knew it was the right decision."
The Fallout
Calling off a wedding due to cheating can have a ripple effect on the couple and their families. There may be financial implications to consider, such as deposits that have been paid for the wedding venue and other vendors. There may also be emotional fallout, with friends and family taking sides and relationships being strained.
"It was a really tough time for me and my family," Sarah says. "We had to cancel everything and it was really hard to deal with the fallout. But in the end, we knew we had made the right decision."
The Recovery
Recovering from a cancelled wedding due to cheating can take time, but it is possible to move on and find happiness again. Sarah took some time for herself and eventually found love again with someone who treated her with respect and kindness.
"It wasn't easy, but I knew I deserved better than what my ex-fiancé had done to me," Sarah says. "I found someone who loves and respects me, and we're planning a wedding that will be everything my first one wasn't."
The Takeaway
While having a wedding called off due to cheating is an incredibly painful experience, it's important to remember that it's not the end of the world. There is life after a cancelled wedding, and it's possible to find love and happiness again.
If you're going through a similar situation, remember to take care of yourself and don't be afraid to reach out for support. You deserve to be treated with love and respect, and there are people out there who will treat you the way you deserve.