When my cousin was getting married, they sent out a ‘save the date’ before the actual invites

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When my cousin was getting married, they sent out a ‘save the date’ before the actual invites

As the wedding date approached, I reached out to her—just checking when the invitations were going out so I could RSVP. Honestly, I was starting to wonder if mine had gotten lost in the mail.



That’s when she told me they had decided to have a small wedding in Vegas, inviting only 10 people due to financial constraints. I didn’t judge—weddings are expensive, and I completely understood.


But just a week later, I received another message that left me stunned. They had canceled the Vegas wedding altogether. Instead, they were planning a destination wedding in Hawaii. My jaw dropped. Hawaii? That didn’t exactly scream “tight on money.”



I called my cousin immediately.

“Wait—Hawaii? I thought the whole point of Vegas was to keep it low-budget?”


She gave a nervous laugh. “I know, it sounds wild. But my fiancé’s aunt owns a resort in Maui and offered to host the wedding for free. All we have to pay for are the flights and a few extras. It was too good to pass up.”



I paused, trying to process it. “So… are you inviting more people now? Or still just the original ten?”


She hesitated. “We’re expanding the guest list a little. Not too much—just close family and a few friends. We want to keep it intimate.”Family vacation packages



I nodded even though she couldn’t see me. “Okay. So, am I still invited?”


She laughed more genuinely this time. “Of course! You’re family. I’ll send you the details soon.”


I hung up, feeling a mix of excitement and confusion. Hawaii sounded like a dream, but something didn’t sit right. Why the sudden shift? Why did it feel like there was more to the story?



A few days later, the formal invitation arrived. It was stunning—a glossy card with an image of the resort tucked between lush green mountains and the brilliant blue ocean. The ceremony was planned for sunset on the beach, followed by a reception under the stars. It all sounded magical.Family vacation packages



But something caught my eye. The RSVP deadline was just two weeks away, and the wedding was scheduled barely a month later. That felt rushed, especially for a destination event.


I talked to my mom about it—she’s the level-headed one in our family.

When I explained the last-minute change, she frowned. “That is unusual. Did she say why they’re hurrying everything?”



I shook my head. “She just said it was a great opportunity they couldn’t turn down.”


My mom sighed. “Well, we’ll see. Just make sure you book your flights soon. Hawaii isn’t the kind of place you can plan for last-minute.”


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I followed her advice and booked my trip the same day. But in the weeks leading up to the wedding, I noticed something strange—my cousin, normally very active on social media, was completely silent. No countdowns. No posts. No wedding updates. Nothing. It was as if she’d disappeared from the online world.



The wedding day finally came. I landed in Maui and headed to the resort. It was even more breathtaking than I imagined—the kind of place you see on postcards. I was greeted with a traditional Hawaiian lei and warm hospitality. Everything seemed perfect.


I went up to my room to freshen up, and not long after, there was a knock on my door. It was my cousin. She looked different—beautiful, but there was something in her eyes I couldn’t quite read. She hugged me tightly, her body trembling.



“Hey, are you okay?” I asked, concerned.


She nodded, forcing a smile. “Yeah, I’m just… overwhelmed. Typical wedding jitters, I guess.”


I looked at her carefully. “You sure? You seem a little… off.”


She paused, then exhaled slowly. “Okay. I’ll tell you, but you have to promise not to say anything. Not yet.”


“Of course,” I said, curiosity rising. “What’s going on?”


She took a deep breath. “The real reason we changed everything—it’s because my fiancé’s aunt isn’t just hosting the wedding… she’s dying.”


I blinked, stunned. “What? What do you mean?”


Tears welled up in her eyes. “She has terminal cancer. A few months left, maybe less. She wanted to do something meaningful for us while she still could. Hosting the wedding here—this was her gift. Her way of leaving something behind.”


I felt a lump in my throat. “Oh my God… I had no idea. I’m so sorry.”


She wiped her tears. “It’s okay. We’re trying to stay positive and make it count. That’s why everything’s been rushed—there wasn’t time to wait. And honestly, I’m just grateful to be able to share this moment with her.”


I hugged her again, deeply moved. “You’re incredible. I can’t imagine how hard this must be.”


She smiled, this time with real warmth. “Thanks. Now come on—we’ve got a wedding to celebrate.”


And celebrate we did.


The ceremony was unforgettable.

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