#1, maybe. The bride's life could have been even more F'd if the douche showed up and sealed the deal.

It really shouldn't matter to the OP. She still gets paid! Shouldn't get emotionally involved in work.

She is upset because there goes her portfolio. Her hard work pretty much down the drain, she pretty much has no photos or references

oooh I agree perdix!

What if in the next update there was an FML from the bride's point of view?

Hahaha she still got stood up tho

No matter the circumstances he should probably have talked it out with his ex (I presume he is now) BEFORE leaving her by the altar! Thats just cruel! OP, theres nothing a wedding planner can do about the bride and groom actually showing.. You did your part.

11 - The ONLY circumstance in which I can see this being understandable would be if the groom was killed (or injured to the point of unconsciousness) on the way to the wedding, leaving no one aware of what had happened to him. Beyond that, it was a fucked-up move.

You've jinxed it.

Yeah, 5, you never say stuff like that. Because now it'll be worse.

All contracts say non refundable about deposits and payments. Make sure your contract also has liability section stating if something like this, or anything that is beyond your control is not your fault. In case they try to get their money back