Lindsay Slater, a 31-year-old solicitor from Mansfield, Nottingham, discovered her fiancé of 12 years had cheated on her just weeks before their wedding. Rather than cancel the £35,000 event, Lindsay transformed the day into a 'celebration of freedom' with family and friends, maintaining most of the planned festivities. Around 60 to 70 guests attended the reception, which included a sit-down meal, speeches, and a DJ-led party. Lindsay also took the planned honeymoon trip to Crete with a friend. Despite the heartbreak, she felt empowered and supported by her loved ones, marking the event as the start of a new and better era. Lindsay's ex-fiancé admitted to the infidelity and moved out of their shared home.