She Knew It Wasn't Going To Work Out
Her vision was sore and inflamed, she had been weeping the entire day. This was impossible to accept. Her marriage was about to occur, she ought to have been elated and eager. But she wasn't.
They had already scheduled the place and she had chosen the dress she had always wanted. She was aware that, even with all the difficulties, she still had to go to the ceremony, but she was not going to state, "I accept".
Perfect Couple
Kolbie Sanders was in her prime. At the age of 24, she had the whole world ahead of her and was getting ready to tie the knot in her dream wedding.
Kolbie and Skylar had been together for four years and had been engaged for a year and a half. They both thought that the moment was right to get married.
Wedding Plans
Kolbie's Mom and Sister were supportive in the time before the wedding. They went with her to places to look for venues, tasted wedding cake, were at her fittings for her bridesmaids' dresses, and even helped her to decide on the ideal gown. They were overjoyed for Kolbie - as they should have been.
Kolbie was so preoccupied with the challenge of organising her ideal nuptials that she failed to recognise an essential factor was absent.
Fairytale Venue
Kolbie and Skyler settled on Belle Vue in Tyler, Texas for their gathering. With all the lavish details and additional features, the amount for one night's festivities quickly grew to an impressive $3,500.
The two people forced themselves to pay for the reservation without any remorse. Belle Vue was the ideal spot to commemorate their marriage.
Jitters
Kolbie had done all the hard work for her event - the place was ready, her dress was perfect, alterations were done, people were invited, and food was organized. However, when she went to bed that night, she was filled with sorrow. Looking up at the ceiling, she lay in her bed.
In only seven days she would be standing in front of the altar, exchanging vows of commitment with the person she adored. But why was she experiencing a feeling of misgiving in the pit of her stomach?
A Choice
The following day, Kolbie was completely worn out. She had not been able to get any rest throughout the night and she just couldn't shake off the sensation that something was really wrong.
Skylar was clearly very stressed as she and him were seated together at the morning meal. Her eyes were watery and she seemed weak as she moved her spoon around in her cereal. She then glanced up and spoke something he wished he'd never heard.
Something Missing
Kolbie spoke up, shattering the quiet. Skylar could tell precisely what she was going to say and his heart dropped.
Kolbie was overcome with emotion as she recognized the truth about where her relationship was going. It was something she had always known, but the realization had just hit her.
Breaking It Off
Kolbie realized that though she still had an affection for Skylar, there was no longer a burning desire between them. There had been no passion for a while. It was the hardest choice she ever had to make, but she knew she must go off her gut.
She was so absorbed in making her ideal wedding come to life that she didn't take a break to reflect.
Depression
However, now that Kolbie had cancelled the nuptials, it was too far gone to recoup the funds she had already laid out for the wedding.
She was utterly dejected that all the arrangements for the wedding had been for nothing. She was so disheartened that she just wanted to curl up and bawl. Suddenly, a thought came to her.
Making The Best Of It
She was determined not to let the fact that she couldn't have her wedding at Belle Vue ruin it for someone else. Kolbie was determined to make the most of the situation and had a plan in mind for doing so.
She phoned the proprietors of the marriage locale, and they provided her with a 24 hour deadline to bestow the area to another pair. Yet, who would she present it to?
Calling On Couples
Kolbie went to Facebook and asked other pairs of people who were available to get hitched on October 20th - the day which would have been her marriage ceremony.
All of a sudden, many people expressed their enthusiasm for Kolbie's action by offering to give their services for free to the couple that had been chosen! Caterers, makeup artists, photographers, and dressmakers were all enthused and wanted to help out.
The Facebook Post
I joined forces with the place, and they were in agreement with this choice, and we are both full of anticipation to see if we can aid a pair who require their marriage to be even more splendid with a gratuitous venue, Kolbie stated in her Facebook post.
I concluded that the most effective solution to this situation is for all of us to SPREAD this post so more people see it. It didn't take long for her mailbox to receive multiple messages.
Heart-Wrenching Stories
Kolbie requested that those who noticed her Facebook announcement to contact her in private and give her the details of their romantic history as well as why they require a free wedding venue worth $3,500.
Many couples were having a hard time financially and did not have enough money to pay for a fancy wedding venue, and some of them had heartbreaking stories. In order to obtain the donation, there was one major requirement that the blessed pair had to accept...
One Giant Catch
The massive challenge was that all the pairs who desired to gain the complimentary wedding location must consent to have their wedding on October 20th.
Kolbie had only a day to search for the fortunate pair, and they would only have a few days to organize and prepare for an entire marriage ceremony! Nevertheless, the amazingly speedy notification wouldn't discourage a single resolute pair.
How To Choose
By the finish of the day, Kolbie had an extensive list of hopeful couples. But how could she decide on only one? She then concluded that the couples whose stories had a unique connection with her would be chosen by luck of the draw.
Kolbie wanted to make sure a deserving couple would receive the free wedding location, and one particular tale really grabbed her attention.
Deserving
At the age of 22, Halie Hipsher and her fiancé Matt Jones were having a hard time financially. Kolbie, upon hearing their story, felt deep sympathy for them.
The two young lovers were deeply devoted to one another and had been engaged for 12 months, yet they had never had the means to have the wedding of their dreams. All of their funds were devoted to a single significant part of their lives.
Scraping By
Halie and Matt had recently become parents, with their little one, Riley, joining the family. This was the reason why Kolbie thought they should receive a complimentary wedding venue.
Haile's grandpa, whom she fondly calls "paw-paw", had been informed he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Halie was anxious everyday that he wouldn't be alive to witness her take the walk down the aisle.
Lucky Draw
When Kolbie made her selection, she was delighted with her choice. She revealed the fortunate pair in a real-time Facebook video, and the two individuals were joyous.
At long last, they had the means to have the wedding they were unable to pay for. To top it off, Halie's grandpa was the main attraction.
The Stars Aligned
Halie and Matt had a stroke of luck as they were situated a mere half-hour from Kolbie's place! Of all the duos that had entered, fate seemed to be on their side that day.
Halie declared that if it weren't for her sister tagging her in a remark, she would have been oblivious to Kolbie's Facebook post. Subsequently, something even more amazing occurred.
More Surprises
People and businesses heard about Kolbie's Facebook post as it was spread around social media and decided to take action themselves.
Kolbie made the call to use all of the wedding decorations she purchased, plus whatever help she could get to organize it all. Subsequently, her buddy chose to generously act as the wedding photographer for no cost!
A Snowball Of Kindness
Soon, Carlos proposed to give scrumptious tamales to 150 wedding attendees without charging. Subsequently, a nearby business, Sprinkle Bake Shop, proposed to give two dozen festively decorated wedding cookies.
Kolbie continually altered her first message with all the complimentary offerings individuals were volunteering to make the occasion remarkable, yet she had trouble staying on top of it!
Overwhelming Support
Three more incredibly skilled individuals have offered to help out the fortunate pair! Oh_so_brittnee has kindly offered to provide a posy for the bride and a buttonhole for the groom! Kobie added to her initial post.
Kobie revealed that Hells Belles Hair Design and Makeup Artistry have generously proposed to style the bride's hair on her wedding day, plus Abigail Mejia has kindly suggested they do her makeup too.
Grateful
The blessed pair requested that Kolbie be present at their nuptials - due to her kindheartedness, they could now make their marriage official.
Kolbie accepted the offer and gave Halie a hand with her wedding day preparations! Even though it was an emotional time for Kolbie, she was sure she had taken the correct course of action.
Dream Wedding
Halie Hipsher took on the name Halie Jones on the 20th of October in the afternoon, and the marriage ceremony was even better than they had hoped.
Despite the short notice, the building was filled with their acquaintances and family members to observe the marriage. Most significantly, Halie's adored grandparent was present too.
Breathtaking
Halie voiced in an interview that it was arduous to put everything together in a hurry, however it all worked out in the end.
Going down the aisle was emotional, and I will always remember the day and wouldn't want to alter anything as it was the perfect outcome I had imagined and even better. All thanks to one generous lady.
Attention
Kolbie was elated for the pair, saying "It demonstrates that the decisions I made concerning my own marriage and who I married were the correct ones. It was meant to be that I drew her name.
Her original Facebook statement was extremely popular, and afterwards, people were eager to find out about the just-married couple and the condition of Halie's grandpa.
Mixed Feelings
Kolbie was supposed to be the bride that day, but instead she just went to the wedding that was meant for her. Understandably, she felt a variety of confusing feelings: "It was very intense. I felt a lot of different things on that day.
Following the ceremony, she went back to Facebook to contemplate her decision to donate her wedding to another pair.
The Kindness Of Strangers
Kolbie stated in a recent Facebook post that it is important to be kind to people, no matter who they are - whether that be your neighbor, a friend, a family member, or a complete stranger.
You can turn someone's future around if you don't stress over your own. She also had a meaningful statement for the fortunate pair...
Sending Her Blessings
I'm so fortunate to have been acquainted with the Hipsher/Jones family and it was a privilege to be present for their most special day. Kolbie wrote this and then spoke to Halie and Matt.
Your adoration and stamina in life are immensely motivating, and I anticipate seeing your affection flourish. In the wake of her viral post, Kolbie quickly turned into a web star.
The Right Decision
Soon after the Facebook message spread widely, nearby news outlets began to cover the story. Kolbie's kindness has motivated many people.
Despite her success, she is still modest: “I just did it without much thought,” she commented. “It was wonderful that she was victorious. Her response made the effort all the more worthwhile.”