Bride-to-be calls off $30,000 wedding, then around 200 homeless people show up at the venue

The woman who was heartbroken to call off her wedding used to opportunity to improve the lives of strangers.

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(L) Woman poignantly looking at engagement ring while taking it off. (Representative Cover Image Source: Pexels| Photo by Michelle Lamen), (R) Guests arriving at formal dinner. (Representative Cover Image Source: Pexels| Photo by Rachel Claire)

Things can turn upside down in a jiffy and life can get messed up before you know it. Yet, there is always something good in it for someone, as long as we’re selfless enough to look. A bride-to-be, Sarah Cummins, was ready for her big day when her wedding was called off a week prior for unknown reasons, per The Indianapolis Star. Despite the many painstaking realities ruining her dream day, she stepped up to look on the bright side and revamped her reception into something wholesome. Cummins shared that she and her fiance made the heartbreaking decision to call off their wedding a week before the big day, per The Guardian. With preparations of $30,000 already invested, it was a tough call to take.

Woman disappointedly holding wedding dress. (Representative Image Source: Pexels| Photo by cottonbro studio)

The couple had organized and paid for around 170 plates of food and Cummins knew better than letting it go to waste, per CBS News. Despite her overwhelming feelings, she looked at the positives and decided to invite people from the Dayspring Center in Indianapolis and other shelters to partake in the scrumptious meal. What was initially a wedding reception, turned into a wholesome party. "I just wanted to give them a small comfort (at the dinner),” the woman said. She added that though she could have called any other group of guests, these had to be the ones. “I feel like they are some of the most ignored and judged people we come in contact with,” Cummins added.

Dinner party with table prepared for guests. (Representative Image Source: Unsplash| Photo by Chuttersnaps)

When the time came, the woman didn’t get to don her wedding gown but showed as much enthusiasm and smiles to welcome her guests. She explained, “For me, it was an opportunity to let these people know they deserved to be at a place like this just as much as everyone else does.” With formal attire donated by several businesses, a bus to transport them to the venue, a delightful help from Cummins’ family and a few bridesmaids and a whole load of delicious food, the people at the shelters enjoyed an experience of a lifetime.

Guests seated at dinner table at a formal party. (Representative Image Source: Pexels| Photo by Jacqueline James)

The gesture received quite the attention but Cummins was simply glad to be a beacon light to many of the homeless people. “It was more so just to bring inspiration and attention to the homeless community,” she mentioned. Though she was flooded with emotions about her wedding being called off, she went above and beyond to spread light. Recalling how the people interacted with and hugged her, she said, "We shared something so intimate and so unique that it was kind of hard for me to just say goodbye.”

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Charles Allen, one of the members of the shelter, was grateful to be a guest. He remarked, “For a lot of us, this is a good time to show us what we can have. Or to remind us what we had.” The people have extended their thanks for a life-changing moment through the generous party. Others also expressed their support and gratitude and sent meaningful and positive messages for Cummins to hold on to. "It was nice to have an outpouring of support from strangers. It was reassuring that I did do a good thing,” she remarked.