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24.09.2022 - 12:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A devastated bride bravely decided to go ahead with her wedding - despite the groom standing her up after spending her life savings.
Kayley Stead, 27, last saw her partner of four years on the day before the wedding and hasn't heard from him since, Walesonline reports. Her husband-to-be disappeared while staying with the groomsmen and on the morning of the nuptials Kayley received the heartbreakingly news that her partner wasn't going to appear, delivered by her partner's crying mum.
However, Kayley was determined that the day would not mired with complete sadness and made the unusual decision to go ahead with the wedding. The big day, which cost £12,000, was scheduled for September 15 at Oxwich Bay Hotel in Gower, Wales.
So, supported by her bridal party and family, Kayley went ahead with her wedding entrance, meal, speeches, dances and even posed for professional photos - all without her groom.
She entered the party singing along to Lizzo's Good As Hell with her bridal party, punched off the top tier of her wedding cake and spent her first dance with the groomsmen, her brothers, Craig, 47, Matthew, 46, Gary, 46, another Craig, 43, and her dad, Brian, 71.
Now, living alone with no explanation from her ex and her honeymoon cancelled, Kayley is coming to terms with what has happened. She is pleased she still had the party, so her money and effort didn't go to waste.
Her friends have rallied round her, barely leaving her side and setting up a GoFundMe page to try and recoup some of the money spent on the day. Insurance clerk Kayley, who lives in Portmead, Swansea, said: "I saw the groom at around 4pm the day before the wedding and I haven't heard from him since.
"We've tried to reach out to him, but I've had no response from
Cardi B celebrated her 30th birthday in style.
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