That was the day the couple had been waiting for so long. It was supposed to be a start of a completely new life for both of them. However, soon they were about to find out that those who they thought were their close friends would be the ones who betrayed them!
What they weren't expecting was for one of their close friends to leak their wedding photos to a humor website that would lead to years of bullying and stares. What seemed to be a light joke backfired tremendously...What happened to them after that, and what does this couple look like today, nearly a decade after that terrible day?
The Happiest Day of Their Lives
Their wedding day was as perfect as they had wanted it to be, and they couldn’t be happier. Not only that, but their families were also happy for them, and they all celebrated this beautiful love story.
Like any other wedding, the couple took their wedding photos, posing beautifully at the camera. However, one of their friends took a slightly different approach and posted their wedding photos as a joke on the world wide web…
A Miscalculated Prank
This particular “friend” took a bunch of the couple’s wedding photos and posted them on a humor forum as some sort of joke. He did it as a little “joke,” but he didn’t realize the amount of hate that his friends would receive because of his actions.
This was a miscalculated prank on their friend’s part, and the couple was devastated by the amount of hate they were getting from people all over the world. Although they did promise that they were going to be there for each other for better or for worse, and that was exactly what they did.
Against All Odds
Through this tough time, the couple stuck together and tried to ignore the hate that they were receiving. They couldn’t understand why a bunch of strangers would bully someone they didn’t even know?
However, they were mostly disappointed in their friend because they thought this was someone they could trust. Although, nearly two decades later, what happened to this couple, and how are they doing now?
The Beginning of a Love Story
To understand this young couple’s story a little bit better, we have to go back to the very start. Like most love stories out there, theirs too had a beginning.
The funny thing about this couple is that they were never even supposed to meet because they didn’t live in the same city. Although, life is very mischievous, which leads to the couple falling in love in no time.
An Ordinary Military Man
The man of our story was an ordinary man, and he served in the United States Military for years and years. While he was serving, he often wondered whether he would meet the girl of his dreams and maybe even fall in love.
He was based somewhere quite far, and he wasn’t sure whether he would meet other people. So when he got the vacation he was hoping for, he made sure to meet as many people as possible.
He Was on Vacation
Once he got his leave from the military, the man realized that he had missed his friends. So he went back to his hometown to be with his family and maybe even reconnect with the people he grew up with.
Naturally, this hadn’t been easy because of what he had seen while he was on duty. However, one special invitation was bound to change his life forever.
A Special Invitation
While he was hanging out on his front porch, he saw one of his friends come by to visit him. His friend said, “Hey, I’m going to have a birthday party tomorrow, and I want you to be there.”
The man instantly had a smile on his face – he hadn’t been to a party in ages, and he was looking forward to this one. He said, “Thanks for the invitation. I’ll be there tomorrow!”
Enjoying the Party
The day of the party finally came, and the man took extreme measures to look a bit more decent. He wore his favorite shirt and denim shorts, which he couldn’t wear when he was serving in the military.
A few hours later, he and his friends enjoyed the party when suddenly, something caught his eye. He wasn’t sure who it was, but he knew right then and there that he had to meet her…
Something Caught His Eye
While he was sipping his beer, his eyes locked with another person on the other side of the room. She smiled at him, and at that moment, he could feel his heart skip a beat.
He asked his friend, “Who’s that girl?” His friend had no idea, “Maybe it’s one of the girls visiting from the other town.” That was all that was said about the matter.
The Girl of His Dreams
Throughout the night, he knew that he couldn’t stop thinking about the girl. So he finished his drink in one big gulp and knew that he had to go there and introduce himself.
He had no experience when it came to interacting with girls, but this was an opportunity that he wasn’t going to miss. So he went towards the girl and gave her a reassuring smile, and said, “Hi, how are you doing tonight?”
Hitting it Off
A few minutes after their introduction, the pair realized that they had more things in common than what meets the eye. Sure, they looked quite bizarre since the girl was a bit “bigger,” but this didn’t distract the guy.
He knew that he had to see her, so he asked for her number before leaving the party. The night ended with the pair almost inseparable, but they knew that they had to make sure everything was right before they jumped into the dating scene.
A Growing Romance
A few months after meeting at the party, the pair became a couple, and they talked practically every day. The man went back to the military base, so they had to wait for a few more months before being together again.
However, this didn’t thwart their growing love for one another – on the contrary, this made their feelings for each other stronger. Then finally, the time came for the couple to be reunited once more…
A Celebration of Love
The man proposed to his girlfriend during their reunion, which took the girl by surprise. He simply said, “I love you so much, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”
The girl was crying, but she said, “Of course, I’ll marry you.” For the couple, this was the happiest day of their lives.
Things Turned Sour
The day they had been waiting for finally came, their wedding day. This was a moment of pure love and celebration, and the couple couldn’t be happier.
However, things turned sour quickly when they were betrayed by one of their friends. This particular friend took a bunch of their photos and posted it on a humor forum as a joke – he wasn’t expecting his friends’ photos to blow up…
The Internet Got Involved
A few days after posting their wedding photos on the internet, it went all around social media. They had no idea what was happening nor how it happened, but their friend came clean and apologized.
“I had no idea it was going to blow up. I only did it as a joke,” he admitted. Although, it was now late for apologies because the couple was receiving so much hate from what was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives.
Receiving So Much Hate
There were a lot of colorful comments on the couple’s photos, and they couldn’t believe what was happening. They weren’t expecting this, and they weren’t prepared to handle this much criticisms.
At some point, the woman had a breakdown because most of the rude comments were directed towards her and her physical appearance. She couldn’t fathom how people could be so mean, and so she looked to her husband for strength and support.
Handling All the Unwanted Attention
“We’re going to get through this together,” her husband assured her with a tight hug. They couldn’t believe so many bad things were happening to them, and they didn’t know whether it would stop anytime soon.
This young couple never wanted the attention, and they still couldn’t believe that one of their friends had caused all these hardships upon them. Still, they remained faithful and in love, and they were each other’s strength.
Coping with Popularity
Whenever they would go out, the people in their town would poke fun at them and laugh at their faces. Naturally, this would cause sadness and anger amongst the couple because they were a lovely pair.
This was a common occurence in their daily lives, and they couldn’t take it anymore. So they came up with a plan…
They Needed a Plan
The prank went on for months and months, and the couple could no longer take it anymore. They knew that they needed a plan to carefully and successfully handle this situation.
While this seemed like such a hard task, they knew that they could get through every single thing as long as they were together. After all, the prank stemmed from their wedding photos, and they decided that it would end with it too.
Their Love for Each Other
The hate they were receiving was too much – not only that, but they’ve also received some harsh comments. These things were enough to make people cry or give up, but not this couple.
They knew that someday, this thing would die down too, and so they’ve decided to wait it out. Although it wasn’t ‘til one of their friends suggested something that they finally realized what they were supposed to have done all along…
Turning Things Around
Even though they were receiving a lot of hate from something completely out of their control, they didn’t let this thing hinder their love for one another. Yes, they might look slightly different from most couples, but they still love themselves.
One of their friends said, “Why not turn things around to work in your favor?” This was a suggestion that made the couple think about all the things happening since the prank started. However, how could they do that?
Accepting Their Situation
Whenever the couple would go out, they wouldn’t hide anymore or attempt to go home earlier than usual. They’ve decided to take control of their lives and not live in fear anymore – they’ve accepted their situation.
Instead of running away from people who would bully them, they tried to educate them, taking their bullies by surprise. In the end, things were starting to work out in their favor.
Things Were Starting to Work Out
Once things started working out in their favor, the young couple became more and more confident in themselves and their relationship. While there were still people who tried to bully them, there were people who tried their best to be friendly with the couple.
After a few years of dealing with the toxicity caused by a humorless prank, they were finally starting to take comfort in their lives. Not only that but they were surprised by people’s reactions towards them…
People Wanted to Know Them
Every time the couple would go out, other people would stop them to say hi or to give them motivating greetings. This was something that they weren’t expecting, but they were glad to see how the tables had turned.
“I saw you on the internet, and I knew that I had to say hello to you guys,” one stranger on the street said to them. Although, it didn’t stop there…
Gifts from Everyone
While they were at home, various gifts and packages started to arrive. They had no idea what was in the packages, and they also had no idea who these packages were from. The wife asked her husband, “Did you order something online?” To which the husband would reply, “No.”
The couple was relieved to see that the packages were from various people worldwide. These people have seen their stories online, and they’ve decided to send them multiple things that might be useful to the married couple.
Earning Their Profit
Not only that but there were various strangers online who have decided to set up a GoFundMe page for the couple. These strangers knew how hard life must’ve been for the newlyweds, and so donations came flooding from all around the world.
The couple was overwhelmed, and they had no idea that such a terrible joke would lead to something beautiful. Although, where are they now, and do they still look the same?
Where are They Now?
Today, the couple are still together, and their lives have become so much better since the disaster caused by one of their friends. They still live in the same town they met, and they don’t plan on leaving anytime soon.
What seemed like a casual meeting ended up as a whirlwind romance, and they were in it for the long haul. “We’re so happy, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds,” the wife said.
Loving Their Life
A decade later and the couple had been blessed by a son. “We couldn’t be happier because of the newest addition to our family. Our son is our pride and joy, and we’re so thankful he’s healthy,” the husband said.
It looks like the couple is on their way to happily ever after. Though, something else will come when they least expect it…
A New Addition
The couple’s son was now three years old when they received some big news. Apparently, the couple was expecting again, and they just couldn’t believe their luck!
After a few months of waiting, the newest addition to their family finally arrived: another son. Life treated this family well, and we can safely agree that they deserve these good things after years of suffering from online bullies.
Life Was Great
Today, the couple has two sons that they cherish and love with all their hearts. These boys were their pride and joy, and they couldn’t believe how great their lives had become.
“I don’t think I can ever want something else because I have everything I need right here,” the wife said as she cradled her two boys. However, did the father feel the same way?
They Were Happy
When asked whether he was happy, the father said, “I’m the happiest I’ve been in my life, and I have my wife to thank for that.” Needless to say that the couple has truly lived their best lives, and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
For years, they have endured torture from their bullies, but they came out of the challenge nearly unscathed. They were happy, and that was all that mattered.
Haters Are Going to Hate
Their story shows that you don’t have to do anything bad because haters will always find something to poke fun at you. Not only that, but this couple learned the hard way that not all their friends were actually trustworthy.
A few years later, they couldn’t be thankful to the person who leaked their wedding photos – it might seem odd, but so many good things have stemmed from that challenge. They were grateful for it, albeit all the hate.
Love Conquers All
This young couple’s story shows that if you love one another, you can conquer every single challenge that life throws your way – no matter how cliché that sounds. Even though they suffered years of online bullying, they’ve grown to accept their reality.
Years later, this couple is still very much in love and with their two beautiful boys as additions. It goes to show that love really does conquer all.