07/04/2025
THE MOTHER IN LAW CALLED OFF THE WEDDING, NOT THE BRIDE
- The bride's side of the story
The wedding of the season was supposed to be the union of love and devotion between the beautiful bride and her dashing groom. The venue was set, the guests were invited, and the atmosphere was electric. But little did anyone know, a storm was brewing behind the scenes.
It all started during the final counseling session with the reverend. The couple was asked about their plans for their future church attendance, and that's when the sparks flew. The bride, a devoted Catholic, said she would continue to attend her church, while the groom, a devout COCIN member, insisted that they would attend his church together.
The reverend, sensing the tension, asked if they had ever discussed this during their courtship. The couple exchanged uneasy glances, and the groom revealed that his mother had been adamant that they attend his church. The groom said his mother made it clear that if the bride would not follow him to his church, the wedding is off. The bride's eyes widened in frustration as she retorted, "If your mother is going to decide everything for you, then maybe we should call off the wedding."
The groom, taken aback by her words, returned home and shared the conversation with his mother. The mother-in-law's face turned crimson with anger, and she declared, "If that's how she feels, then the wedding is off!"
As the wedding day approached, the bride realized that her future mother-in-law wasn't bluffing. She began to plead with the groom, promising to attend his church and compromise on their differences. But the mother-in-law's mind was already made up.
The bride's desperation grew as she thought about her own mother's fragile health. She feared that if her mother found out about the called-off wedding, she might pass out from the shock. The bride begged the groom to reconsider, but his mother's influence had already sealed their fate.
As the guests arrived at the venue, they were met with an empty aisle and a disappointed crowd. The wedding was officially called off, and the bride was left heartbroken.
