I'm not sure I could have shown the courageous attitude of bride-to-be Teanne Harris after she was left standing at the altar earlier this month.  There was only a few weeks till the big day when her fiancé broke the news to her that he no longer wished to go through with the wedding.  With no chance of recouping any of the costs, Teanne and her mother came up with a plan to salvage the day and in a spirit of incredible generosity opened the reception party to the residents of a nearby nursing home. 

Hundreds of elderly patients were treated to a Hallowe'en themed party, enjoying the buffet, music and dancing that had been planned for after the ceremony.  The catering company was asked to change the menu slightly to more suitable options for senior citizens, and the bridal bouquet was placed in the home's chapel.

Teanne's mother said, "Yes, there's mixed emotion, [but] it could have been a lot worse, just sitting at home, knowing that nothing was used."

Both women and many of the guests attended the party, making the best of a sad situation and Teanne was seen smiling, although the day must have been incredibly bittersweet.

The brave bride also went ahead with the holiday to Hawaii that was meant to be her honeymoon.  I hope that she is sitting in the sunshine sipping a Piña Colada and looking forward to a brighter future.  I doubt anyone with such a big heart will have to wait long before a more deserving man comes along.