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jorgelito · 06-29-2005, 11:06 PM

So, in light of the travesty that was known as the "Runaway Bride", I wanted to share with everyone another "cancelled" wedding BUT this one turned out nice.

http://www.nbc4.tv/irresistible/4665534/detail.html

This is especially for Shanifaye

I too was disgusted by the Runaway Brides selfish actions. Here's one bride-to-be that did it right. (Oh, hope your wedding plans are going smoothly!).

maleficent · 06-30-2005, 12:23 AM

For the click challenged: The story
Bride Calls Off Wedding, Throws Party For Homeless

POSTED: 8:46 am PDT June 29, 2005
UPDATED: 8:54 am PDT June 29, 2005

EVERETT, Wash. -- A young woman decided to call off her wedding 12 days before the event and her parents knew they'd be stuck with the bill, so they decided to have a party anyway and invited the homeless.

Residents of the Interfaith Family Shelter, housed in a former convent across from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where the wedding had been scheduled, attended the bash thrown by Katie Hosking, 22, a medical assistant at the Everett Clinic, and her parents, Bill and Susan Hosking of Lake Stevens.

"They had a DJ and really good music. It was a warm, friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious. It was a nice break with people not worrying about anything for one night," shelter manager Carol Oliva said. "Toward the end of the evening, they packed up all the leftover food and we got to bring it back to the shelter."

One homeless woman got her son out of a wheelchair, "took that child out on the dance floor and picked him up and danced with him. It was a beautiful sight. Our kids realized that even when something bad happens, somebody else has something worse," Susan Hosking said. "It was an eye-opener."

The almost-bride would not say what led to the breakup, only that it happened June 6, 12 days before the scheduled date of her wedding.

Planning a reception for 150 guests at the Echo Falls golf and country club, her parents had made a $2,500 down payment and written another check for the $6,200 balance. Club policy requires full payment for any event that is canceled less than 60 days before the scheduled date.

"Personally, it's a really hard time for a family," said Jessica Gamble, the club's catering sales manager. "It's a really awesome thing that they did. They made the best of it."

Susan Hosking said that once she and her husband "got past the panic," they took a suggestion from her brother-in -law in New York and decided to invite the staff and residents of the shelter operated by the Interfaith Association of Snohomish County to share in the evening.

More than 50 family members and close friends were joined by about 40 homeless people, shelter workers and volunteers. The shelter staff arranged rides to the club.

Instead of a wedding cake, chef Michael Greb produced strawberry shortcake to top off a menu that included baron of beef, salmon, shrimp cocktail, fettuccine and fruit.

"Oh my gosh, we had so much fun," Katie Hosking said.

Shelter residents, she said, "came up and thanked us several times - thank you, thank you, thank you. We all danced. I still got to dance with my dad."

Her mother said she was happy to demonstrate an alternative to the case of Jennifer Wilbanks, 32, who got cold feet and vanished shortly before a 600-guest wedding in Georgia. Wilbanks pleaded no contest this month to telling police a phony abduction story and was sentenced to probation and community service.

"That food would help feed people at the shelter for another three or four days," she said. "With the notoriety of the runaway bride, I would like people to know that these things do happen, and there is another outlet. The money is spent."

ShaniFaye · 06-30-2005, 01:50 AM

well thank you for thinking of me

(plans are going great...I can guarantee no called off wedding hehehe)

and they had STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!! yum yum

What is it with medical assistants calling off their weddings this year? I think what they did was great idea. I liked the little bit about the mom dancing with her son, it made me teary eyed

Roark · 06-30-2005, 02:37 AM

A great ending to a sad ordeal

Makes me happy... that whole runaway bride thing drives me crazy some of the things our media sensationalizes.

water_boy1999 · 06-30-2005, 07:45 AM

It is nice to read a story with a happy ending for once. What an unselfish act they did for the homeless. She's single now, right?

06-29-2005, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	The Alternative to Runaway Bride So, in light of the travesty that was known as the "Runaway Bride", I wanted to share with everyone another "cancelled" wedding BUT this one turned out nice. http://www.nbc4.tv/irresistible/4665534/detail.html This is especially for Shanifaye I too was disgusted by the Runaway Brides selfish actions. Here's one bride-to-be that did it right. (Oh, hope your wedding plans are going smoothly!). __________________ "The race is not always to the swift, nor battle to the strong, but to the one that endures to the end." "Demand more from yourself, more than anyone else could ever ask!" - My recruiter

06-30-2005, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	For the click challenged: The story Bride Calls Off Wedding, Throws Party For Homeless POSTED: 8:46 am PDT June 29, 2005 UPDATED: 8:54 am PDT June 29, 2005 EVERETT, Wash. -- A young woman decided to call off her wedding 12 days before the event and her parents knew they'd be stuck with the bill, so they decided to have a party anyway and invited the homeless. Residents of the Interfaith Family Shelter, housed in a former convent across from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where the wedding had been scheduled, attended the bash thrown by Katie Hosking, 22, a medical assistant at the Everett Clinic, and her parents, Bill and Susan Hosking of Lake Stevens. "They had a DJ and really good music. It was a warm, friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious. It was a nice break with people not worrying about anything for one night," shelter manager Carol Oliva said. "Toward the end of the evening, they packed up all the leftover food and we got to bring it back to the shelter." One homeless woman got her son out of a wheelchair, "took that child out on the dance floor and picked him up and danced with him. It was a beautiful sight. Our kids realized that even when something bad happens, somebody else has something worse," Susan Hosking said. "It was an eye-opener." The almost-bride would not say what led to the breakup, only that it happened June 6, 12 days before the scheduled date of her wedding. Planning a reception for 150 guests at the Echo Falls golf and country club, her parents had made a $2,500 down payment and written another check for the $6,200 balance. Club policy requires full payment for any event that is canceled less than 60 days before the scheduled date. "Personally, it's a really hard time for a family," said Jessica Gamble, the club's catering sales manager. "It's a really awesome thing that they did. They made the best of it." Susan Hosking said that once she and her husband "got past the panic," they took a suggestion from her brother-in -law in New York and decided to invite the staff and residents of the shelter operated by the Interfaith Association of Snohomish County to share in the evening. More than 50 family members and close friends were joined by about 40 homeless people, shelter workers and volunteers. The shelter staff arranged rides to the club. Instead of a wedding cake, chef Michael Greb produced strawberry shortcake to top off a menu that included baron of beef, salmon, shrimp cocktail, fettuccine and fruit. "Oh my gosh, we had so much fun," Katie Hosking said. Shelter residents, she said, "came up and thanked us several times - thank you, thank you, thank you. We all danced. I still got to dance with my dad." Her mother said she was happy to demonstrate an alternative to the case of Jennifer Wilbanks, 32, who got cold feet and vanished shortly before a 600-guest wedding in Georgia. Wilbanks pleaded no contest this month to telling police a phony abduction story and was sentenced to probation and community service. "That food would help feed people at the shelter for another three or four days," she said. "With the notoriety of the runaway bride, I would like people to know that these things do happen, and there is another outlet. The money is spent." __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

06-30-2005, 01:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	well thank you for thinking of me (plans are going great...I can guarantee no called off wedding hehehe) and they had STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!! yum yum What is it with medical assistants calling off their weddings this year? I think what they did was great idea. I liked the little bit about the mom dancing with her son, it made me teary eyed __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

06-30-2005, 07:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
water_boy1999 Fly em straight! Location: Above and Beyond	It is nice to read a story with a happy ending for once. What an unselfish act they did for the homeless. She's single now, right? __________________ Doh!!!! -Homer Simpson

06-30-2005, 02:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Roark Insane	A great ending to a sad ordeal Makes me happy... that whole runaway bride thing drives me crazy some of the things our media sensationalizes.