Amazing story of Generosity. Jilted Bride throws party for seniors - The DIS Discussion Forums

eliza61 · 11-03-2009, 04:46 PM

This was a lovely story. Some times I need stories like this to remind me that people are still really good souls.

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle...the_alter.html

Teanne Harris, bride jilted at altar, turns Halloween-themed wedding into party for senior citizens

jilted bride turned her heartache into a Happy Halloween for hundreds of senior citizens.

Teanne Harris, who lives outside of Chicago, was supposed to walk down the aisle Saturday when her fiance suddenly got cold feet.

And when Harris and her mom went to retrieve their deposit from the suburban catering hall where the reception was to be held, they were told it was too late.

Sitting in the parking lot sad and depressed, Harris was commiserating with her mom, Bari, when they glanced over at the Asbury Court Retirement Community across the street - and a light bulb went off in their heads.

"It was a hurtful time for her," said Mary Eichenfeld, the resident services director at the facility in Des Plaines, Il. "They were just sitting in their car and decided to make something good out of the disastrous situation."

Instead of letting a Halloween-themed wedding reception go to waste, Harris, 34, and her mom decided to move the festivities across the street.

"She came in one day and said she wanted to make a donation," said Eichenfeld. "I don't think she knew anybody here, and we don't get offers like that. So we were thrilled and so were our residents. It came out of the blue."

By all account, the bash was a blast. The wedding DJ played oldies. The tables were decked out with candy jars and feathered masquerade masks. The banquet hall served up a senior-friendly meal. And the guests dressed up as everything from Dracula to Raggedy Ann.

As for the bridal bouquet, Harris had it placed in the chapel of the old folks' home.

"She came to the party and while I saw her smiling, I'm sure she was feeling pretty bad," said Eichenfeld.

Harris's mom, Bari, said she too felt sad for her daughter but glad she could give the seniors a treat.

"Yes, there's mixed emotion," she told the local CBS station. "It could have been a lot worse, just sitting at home, knowing that nothing was used."

Harris was believed to be en route to Hawaii on Monday and could not be reached for comment. Her intended, who is identified on her on-line wedding registry as Matt Harker, did not return a call for comment.

"That was supposed to be her honeymoon, but she's going alone," said Eichenfeld. "I say good for her. I hope she finds a nice guy who deserves her."

Way to go Teanne!!

DWGal210 · 11-03-2009, 04:49 PM

What a great story!! She took an absolutely horrible situation and made the best of it - awesome! I bet those folks all had a great time.

And I'm glad she decided to go on her 'honeymoon' trip, too - good for her!

s&k'smom · 11-03-2009, 04:49 PM

I just popped in to see what's was going on with the CB and saw this story, how wonderful! That is a girl who truly has a generous heart. Good for her I hope she has the time of her life on her trip.

pearlieq · 11-03-2009, 04:58 PM

Is it amazing!!!

This is my grandma's retirement home it was SO cool! I still can't believe it but I know first-hand how touching it was!

Rora · 11-03-2009, 06:02 PM

This is such a great story!

KandD · 11-03-2009, 06:16 PM

Wow! Good for her! He SO did not deserve her! What a great heart she has!

java · 11-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearlieq

Is it amazing!!!

This is my grandma's retirement home it was SO cool! I still can't believe it but I know first-hand how touching it was!

Now that is sweet! Send her a note! Let her know what her actions meant to your Grandma.

C.Ann · 11-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Amazing! Talk about taking a bad situation and making it into something good.. We need more people like that - looking outside of themselves and what they can do to bring joy to the lives of others..

Imzadi · 11-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Tearing up with happy tears.

I say good riddance to the almost groom! She deserves soooo much better. I hope she gets it. Sounds like the groom didn't pay for half of anything.

binny · 11-03-2009, 08:17 PM

Good for her!
If there is justice in the world she will meet the man of her dreams on her honeymoon

LOL ok maybe soon thereafter

That guy will never know what a loss he sufferred!

Sheree Bobbins · 11-03-2009, 08:23 PM

What a wonderful story, bittersweet but wonderful!

Life's too short to waste on people who don't treat you right, like the bride groom.

redlight · 11-03-2009, 08:27 PM

It's such a generous thing to do. She also looks so happy in the picture!

momof1princess · 11-03-2009, 08:54 PM

what an incredibly generous thing to do! good for her! i hope she finds the man of her dreams, someone who truly deserves her. any man would be lucky to have a woman with such a caring heart.

rie'smom · 11-03-2009, 08:56 PM

Teanne is too good for the turd. Hopefully, she'll meet someone worthy of her.

lewdyan1 · 11-03-2009, 09:18 PM

Thanks for sharing that...

11-03-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
eliza61 We're Americans, we're survivors Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 8,015	Amazing story of Generosity. Jilted Bride throws party for seniors This was a lovely story. Some times I need stories like this to remind me that people are still really good souls. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle...the_alter.html Teanne Harris, bride jilted at altar, turns Halloween-themed wedding into party for senior citizens jilted bride turned her heartache into a Happy Halloween for hundreds of senior citizens. Teanne Harris, who lives outside of Chicago, was supposed to walk down the aisle Saturday when her fiance suddenly got cold feet. And when Harris and her mom went to retrieve their deposit from the suburban catering hall where the reception was to be held, they were told it was too late. Sitting in the parking lot sad and depressed, Harris was commiserating with her mom, Bari, when they glanced over at the Asbury Court Retirement Community across the street - and a light bulb went off in their heads. "It was a hurtful time for her," said Mary Eichenfeld, the resident services director at the facility in Des Plaines, Il. "They were just sitting in their car and decided to make something good out of the disastrous situation." Instead of letting a Halloween-themed wedding reception go to waste, Harris, 34, and her mom decided to move the festivities across the street. "She came in one day and said she wanted to make a donation," said Eichenfeld. "I don't think she knew anybody here, and we don't get offers like that. So we were thrilled and so were our residents. It came out of the blue." By all account, the bash was a blast. The wedding DJ played oldies. The tables were decked out with candy jars and feathered masquerade masks. The banquet hall served up a senior-friendly meal. And the guests dressed up as everything from Dracula to Raggedy Ann. As for the bridal bouquet, Harris had it placed in the chapel of the old folks' home. "She came to the party and while I saw her smiling, I'm sure she was feeling pretty bad," said Eichenfeld. Harris's mom, Bari, said she too felt sad for her daughter but glad she could give the seniors a treat. "Yes, there's mixed emotion," she told the local CBS station. "It could have been a lot worse, just sitting at home, knowing that nothing was used." Harris was believed to be en route to Hawaii on Monday and could not be reached for comment. Her intended, who is identified on her on-line wedding registry as Matt Harker, did not return a call for comment. "That was supposed to be her honeymoon, but she's going alone," said Eichenfeld. "I say good for her. I hope she finds a nice guy who deserves her." Way to go Teanne!! __________________ "If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with"~ Michael Jackson

11-03-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
DWGal210 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,569	What a great story!! She took an absolutely horrible situation and made the best of it - awesome! I bet those folks all had a great time. And I'm glad she decided to go on her 'honeymoon' trip, too - good for her! __________________ Check out my TR - Our Totally Tinsel Christmas Vacation! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2364285[/b][/color] Thanks, GrumpyPirate!

11-03-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
s&k'smom I really do have to get a life! Goes through peanuts like an elephant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,474	I just popped in to see what's was going on with the CB and saw this story, how wonderful! That is a girl who truly has a generous heart. Good for her I hope she has the time of her life on her trip. __________________ 89 CB 90 CB/GF 91; 92 Poly 95; 97; 98 WL 2002 GF 2003 WL 2004 AKL 2007 GF 2010GF

11-03-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
pearlieq They can sit & spin Imagine my shock when my cat slipped me the tongue I've never been all that worried about getting cooties I don't need chewy chunks Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 7,628	Is it amazing!!! This is my grandma's retirement home it was SO cool! I still can't believe it but I know first-hand how touching it was! __________________ Coming Up: BLT/GF - Feb 2010 Happy Memories: AKV - 4/09, Dolphin - 4/09, BWV - 5/08, POFQ - 12/07, WL - 2/03, 10/07, POP! - 5/07, DLR/GC - 11/06, OKW - 5/05, 12/05, 1/07, YC - 12/04, DCL - 9/04, 5/06, 10/07, 1/10, CR - 9/04, AKL - 7/04 & 3/06, DLR/PP - 4/04, Poly - 1/04, 10/09, Swan - 12/03, BC - 2/03, CSR - 10/01, ASMu - 5/01 (Honeymoon!)& 5/02 "Chicago attacked the weather with bare arms and Saints QB Drew Brees with naked aggression. They knocked him down, sacked him, beat him, pounded him and caused a fumble, an interception, a safety and probably post-traumatic stress disorder. " - Dan Wetzel

11-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#5
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11-03-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
KandD BUT YOU NEVER SAID THEY HAD TO BE WEARING SHOES!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New England Posts: 503	Wow! Good for her! He SO did not deserve her! What a great heart she has! __________________

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#8
C.Ann We'll remember when... No time for green bananas When the going gets tough, she gets the Palmolive!! If I knew we were going to be graded here, I might try harder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 28,920	Amazing! Talk about taking a bad situation and making it into something good.. We need more people like that - looking outside of themselves and what they can do to bring joy to the lives of others.. __________________ C.Ann ----------------- *"Scars remind us where we've been.. They don't have to dictate where we're going.."* "Life ain't always beautiful.....but it's a beautiful ride." "We won't be sad, we'll be glad for all the life we've had and we'll remember when...."

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
Imzadi I can shoot a gun, but I'm scared to open a can of biscuits Point Free Zone I'm the only one getting lumpy hummus Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC - "They may take our lives, but they'll never take our FREEDOM!" Posts: 9,472	Tearing up with happy tears. I say good riddance to the almost groom! She deserves soooo much better. I hope she gets it. Sounds like the groom didn't pay for half of anything. __________________ "The Community Board -- Beating a dead horse one thread at a time." ~wvjules . ."It is estimated that there are one billion stars, like ours, and in all the universe. There are one billion, billion, planets capable of supporting life, like ours. And in all of that, and maybe even more, there is only one of each of us. Don't destroy the one named Kirk." .........~ Dr. Leonard McCoy to Captain James T. Kirk . . . . . . . Scotty, beam me up! . . . . . . . . . I've been Grumpy Pirated! Turkeyed by figment52 Bewitched by Evil Genius! Thanks!

11-03-2009, 08:17 PM	#10
binny do something that MATTERS! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver CO Posts: 17,343	Good for her! If there is justice in the world she will meet the man of her dreams on her honeymoon LOL ok maybe soon thereafter That guy will never know what a loss he sufferred! __________________

11-03-2009, 08:23 PM	#11
Sheree Bobbins DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 6,784	What a wonderful story, bittersweet but wonderful! Life's too short to waste on people who don't treat you right, like the bride groom.

11-03-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
redlight DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,334	It's such a generous thing to do. She also looks so happy in the picture! __________________

11-03-2009, 08:54 PM	#13
momof1princess DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,160	what an incredibly generous thing to do! good for her! i hope she finds the man of her dreams, someone who truly deserves her. any man would be lucky to have a woman with such a caring heart. __________________

11-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#14
rie'smom "Always let your conscience be your guide." I cannot look at my hamburger after I've taken a bite Toilet paper must come over the top! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,923	Teanne is too good for the turd. Hopefully, she'll meet someone worthy of her. __________________

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