Later it turned out that the real bride had been in a car accident on her way to the church and couldn’t contact anyone — her phone was destroyed.

Her sister decided to take her place so the ceremony wouldn’t be canceled and to avoid a scandal. She hoped it would end as a simple symbolic ritual, and afterward she would explain everything.

The groom stood in shock, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. The guests began to whisper, and the priest looked around in confusion, unsure what to do.

At that moment, the door swung open — and in the doorway stood the real bride, her arm bandaged and tears streaming down her face.

— I’m sorry… I’m late… — she said.