Weddings are meant to be unforgettable, but Emily and Jordan’s celebration became legendary for all the wrong reasons.
The evening had flowed like a dream: vows under golden lights, a first dance that left everyone teary-eyed, and a reception bursting with laughter and champagne. Then came the moment for the garter toss—a silly, lighthearted tradition that usually gets a few giggles and applause.
Jordan grinned as he knelt before Emily, sliding the delicate blue garter from her leg. The DJ cued up the music, and single men gathered in a loose circle. Jordan tossed the garter high into the air—and that’s when the first sign of trouble began.
It landed in the hands of Logan, Jordan’s best friend since college. But the moment he caught it, everyone noticed his expression change. His smile faded. He looked… stunned.
Emily froze too. Her face drained of color.
And then, someone from the crowd shouted, “Wait… is that my wife’s name?”
Heads turned.
Indeed, embroidered inside the garter, barely visible unless inspected closely, were the words “Forever Yours — L & E”.
Not “J & E.”
L & E.
A hush fell over the room like a thundercloud.
Jordan blinked, confused. “Logan… what’s going on?”
Emily’s eyes brimmed with panic. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. Logan, however, spoke with a cracked voice:
“It was before you two were official. I didn’t know you were going to marry her. I swear I ended it… I thought she did too.”
Jordan looked from his bride to his best man. His face contorted as realization dawned.
The crowd was silent, caught between disbelief and secondhand heartbreak.
The rest of the night unraveled. The garter was dropped like a burning coal. The couple never made it to the honeymoon. And the guests would talk about that night for years, always starting the story the same way:
“Remember the garter toss that ruined the wedding?”