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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/weddings/2009/11/02/2009-11-02_bride_jilted_at_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!!
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/weddings/2009/11/02/2009-11-02_bride_jilted_at_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!!
Tearing up with happy tears. 
LOL ok maybe soon thereafter
Life's too short to waste on people who don't treat you right, like the bride groom.
Aww, what a heartwarming story! This woman has such a kind heart; I hope her life turns out just as she wants it to (man or not!).
