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babieejae1101 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:18 PM

What a kind woman with a great heart! I love hearing stories about people helping others!

A 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."

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

Junkenpo · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:04 PM

Now that is a totally awesome woman!!

I firmly believe that she will reap positive rewards from her being able to make something good happen in the midst of what could've been a disaster.

flashy.stems · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:10 PM

aw this is cute. that woman is so kind hearted.. id def be sitting on my arse in the hall like eating all the candy out of depression..

ayla · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:10 AM

That's a wonderful thing for her to do.

I hope she works things out with her former husband to be ? That's terrible to let someone down like that, especially when there was so much time and money invested and tied up into it. :

domlee · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:35 AM

She deserves a lifetime of happiness. =)

Kitsunegrl · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:56 AM

That dude lost out on a wonderful woman!

bag-mania · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:29 AM

What a sweet lady. Many women in her situation would be wallowing in self-pity, but she turned it around and did something positive. Hope she enjoys her time in Hawaii.

This story won't be good for the ex-fiance. Most people who jilt someone don't get their names put out in public like this.

Vegas Long Legs · Nov 3rd, 2009, 11:09 AM

What a great gal! Hope she moves on & finds someone deserving of her.

chaz · Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Kitsunegrl

That dude lost out on a wonderful woman!

Totally agree!! Wow, what a woman!

sweetneet · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by Kitsunegrl

That dude lost out on a wonderful woman!

I agree!

Gimmethebag · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by bag-mania

What a sweet lady. Many women in her situation would be wallowing in self-pity, but she turned it around and did something positive. Hope she enjoys her time in Hawaii.

This story won't be good for the ex-fiance. Most people who jilt someone don't get their names put out in public like this.

Are you kidding? If I was thrown back into the dating pool... you better believe I would be Googling every guy I met to find out as much information as I can.

"Hmmm... Matt Harker, let's see... Oh, he dumped his fiancee a couple of days before the wedding and she apparently was a nice enough person to donate the reception to the elderly. I guess I should call him and let him know I will be washing my hair."

sweetneet · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Gimmethebag

Are you kidding? If I was thrown back into the dating pool... you better believe I would be Googling every guy I met to find out as much information as I can.

"Hmmm... Matt Harker, let's see... Oh, he dumped his fiancee a couple of days before the wedding and she apparently was a nice enough person to donate the reception to the elderly. I guess I should call him and let him know I will be washing my hair."

LOL

i know!!

Cami725 · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Wow. What an amazing person!

ShimmaPuff · Nov 4th, 2009, 02:30 PM

What a cool story! This is the kind of media attention that can attract Good Ones.

I predict her dance card will be full!

LV-PRADAfanatic · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:05 PM

bravo...

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:18 PM	#1
babieejae1101 OP Banned from shopping Joined: Nov 2006 Location: The middle of the desert, AZ Posts: 1,012	Jilted bride decides to help elderly by throwing a party on wedding day What a kind woman with a great heart! I love hearing stories about people helping others! A 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." [http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle...the_alter.html
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:04 PM	#2
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ayla Gangsta Luv♥ Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 21,244	That's a wonderful thing for her to do. I hope she works things out with her former husband to be ? That's terrible to let someone down like that, especially when there was so much time and money invested and tied up into it. :
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:56 AM	#6
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:35 AM	#5
domlee Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 949	She deserves a lifetime of happiness. =)

Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:29 AM	#7
bag-mania Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,254	What a sweet lady. Many women in her situation would be wallowing in self-pity, but she turned it around and did something positive. Hope she enjoys her time in Hawaii. This story won't be good for the ex-fiance. Most people who jilt someone don't get their names put out in public like this.
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 11:09 AM	#8
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Nov 4th, 2009, 02:30 PM	#14
ShimmaPuff Sentient Post Whore Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 9,616	What a cool story! This is the kind of media attention that can attract Good Ones. I predict her dance card will be full!
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