My Fiancée Wore a Black Dress to Our Wedding – When I Found Out Her Reason, My Life Was Never the Same

Standing at the altar, Nathan eagerly waited for his fiancée, Jane, to walk down the aisle in the stunning white gown they had picked out together. But he was horrified when she appeared in a long black dress and revealed why she didnt wear her wedding gown.

My wedding day was supposed to be one of the best days of my life, but what happened that day left a painful scar on my mind. I never thought things would turn out to be this way.

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I met Jane through a mutual friend, and after a few dates, we became inseparable. She was the bubbly extrovert, always surrounded by friends, while I was the quiet, introverted type who avoided crowds.

But with her, things were different.

I always wanted to be around her because she made me feel loved in ways I never knew existed. She appreciated my company and never once made me think I was not worthy of her love.

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A few months into our relationship, I proposed. I was sure Jane was the one, and she said yes without hesitation, beaming at the ring I had picked out.

“I cant believe you said yes,” I told her one day. “I dont know how I got so lucky, Jane.”

Honestly, I didnt think I deserved someone as amazing as her.

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Our relationship got even stronger as days turned into weeks, and soon, we decided to tie the knot.

Our families met, and everything went smoothly. We planned a small ceremony for the summer, where we would exchange vows surrounded by our closest family and friends.

It all seemed perfect, but fate had other plans.

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On our wedding day, I wore a tailored black suit and stood at the altar, eagerly waiting for Jane to walk down the aisle. I expected to see her in the beautiful white gown wed chosen together just weeks before.

But she didnt.

Instead, she appeared in a long black dress with a matching veil. The kind of outfit youd expect at a funeral.

Why was she doing this? I thought. What was wrong with her?

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I could see her eyes burning with rage as she walked towards me. Meanwhile, the guests stared at her with eyes wide open.

Once she reached the altar, I gently took her hands and whispered, “Why are you wearing black? Whats going on?”

“Ill tell you after the ceremony,” she said, looking straight into my eyes. No expressions, just a blank face looking at me like I had committed the biggest sin of all time.

“Wait!” I announced while holding up my hand.

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The church went dead silent.

“Tell me. Tell me why youre wearing black. Now,” I demanded, unaware that her next words would shatter my world.

“Its all because of your mother,” Jane revealed. “She told me everything.”

“What do you mean?” I asked.

Thats when I saw Janes eyes fill up with tears.

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“She told me about you and Lauren,” Jane began as her voice trembled. “Your best friend.”

“What? What did my mom say about Lauren?” I asked while squinting my eyes. I had no clue what Jane was talking about.

“She said youve been cheating on me with Lauren,” Jane announced, and a collective gasp rippled through the guests. “She said you two were having an affair and that you planned to leave me for her. Thats why Im wearing black. To mourn the love we once had, Nathan.”

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I couldnt believe what Jane just said.

“This is not true, Jane,” I pleaded. “I swear I never cheated on you. Lauren and I are just friends. I dont know why my mom would say that.”

I scanned the crowd, desperate to spot my mother, but she was nowhere to be seen. I wanted to confront her, to prove she was lying.

“I dont believe you,” Jane said firmly. “I know youre lying because thats what youve always done.”

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“Jane, please,” I begged, reaching for her hand, but she pulled away. “Mom never liked you. Shes trying to sabotage us. Please, you have to trust me.”

“Oh, I see. But its not just about the affair, Nathan,” Jane shook her head. “I know your secret. I know youve been lying to me.”

“What secret?” I asked.

Jane looked around the church before locking eyes with me.

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“You lied about your familys finances,” she spat. “You hid that your family is bankrupt, and youre marrying me to use my money to save your business. Isnt that true?”

Oh, no, I thought.

What Jane said was somewhat true, but I never wanted to reveal my secret like this. Yes, indeed, my family business wasnt going well, and we were almost bankrupt. And yes, I thought marrying Jane would help, but I wasnt marrying her for the money!

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I loved her, and that was the main reason I decided to tie the knot with her. I had no idea how to explain this to her.

“Listen, Jane,” I said. “Let me explain, I—”

“Explain what?” she cut me off. “That your mother pressured you to find a wealthy woman to save the family business? She told me everything. I just cant believe I was so dumb to fall in love with a man like you!”

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At that point, I wanted to say so much. I wanted to explain that I wasnt lying, but somehow, I couldnt speak a word. I couldnt say anything.

“Its over, Nathan,” Jane declared before storming out of the church.

As she walked away, the guests whispered among themselves. Meanwhile, my friends rushed over, but I couldnt let her go like that. I had to make her understand.

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“Jane, wait!” I shouted, running after her. “Please, just listen to me.”

“I dont want to listen to your lies, Nathan,” she said without even turning around.

I walked and stood in front of her, blocking her path.

“I swear Im not lying to you,” I protested. “I dont know why Mom said all this to you, but I think thats because she doesnt like you. I never told you this but Mom wasnt really happy with our relationship.”

“And why should I believe you, Nathan?”

Before I could answer, Lauren walked out of the church.

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“Jane, listen,” she said. “I dont know what your mother-in-law told you, but theres nothing going on between us. Nathan is just a friend, and he loves you a lot. Trust me.”

Jane looked at Lauren, and then me. She wasnt sure if she could trust us.

“Look, if I wanted to marry you for your money, I wouldve never signed the prenup,” I said, holding Janes hands. “I signed it because I wanted to protect your money and your future. I wouldnt have done that if I had my eyes on your money.”

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“But why did you hide your familys financial situation?” she asked. “What if youre hiding more? Why should I trust you?”

I slowly shook my head and took a deep breath.

“Youre right, Jane. I shouldve told you about my familys situation, but I was scared youd leave me.” I paused, realizing I needed to tell her the rest. “Theres something else Ive never told you.”

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Jane folded her arms as she waited for me to speak.

“My mom hates me,” I confessed. “She always has. Years ago, I took a DNA test when I was in college. I found out that my father wasnt my biological father. When I confronted her, everything fell apart. Dad left us, taking all the money with him.”

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“Thats why she lied to you,” I continued. “She wanted to ruin my wedding because she cant stand seeing me happy. I guess she just pretended to accept you and was waiting for the right moment to ruin my relationship. Im sorry for keeping all this from you. I was embarrassed.”

At that point, I could see that Jane wasnt angry anymore. She had this look of sympathy on her face like she felt really bad for me.

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“You didnt tell me because you were embarrassed? She asked. “We were supposed to build a new life together, Nathan. But you were hiding so much from me. Do you think I can trust you after all this?”

I hate to admit this, but I knew Jane was right. I shouldve told her everything from the beginning.

“Im sorry, Jane,” I said, looking down. “I know Ive made mistakes, but I love you.”

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“Im sorry too, Nathan,” she looked away, wiping tears from her cheek. “I guess this is how it ends. This is how we part ways. I cant live with someone who keeps secrets.”

And with that, the love of my life, the woman I adored the most, walked away from me.

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I watched her get into her car and drive away from the church. I couldnt stop her because I knew she was right.

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My life has never been the same since that day. While I confronted my mother and cut all ties with her, I also tried to call Jane a million times, but she never answered any of my calls.

I lost the love of my life because of lies, betrayal, and secrets I never should have kept.

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