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Imagine planning your dream wedding in a few days. Take all the stress and excitement that comes with a wedding and then stuff it into a few days, only to still end up with the perfect celebration. It actually happened to a couple who took the chance of a lifetime.
North Carolina couple Nicole and Wesley Bodenheimer were getting ready to tie the knot in November. They’ve been together seven years so the waiting didn’t seem too much of a hassle. They saw a Facebook post, however, that changed everything. The Bella Collina mansion in Stokesdale, North Carolina, stated in their post, “Our loss your gain.” It went on to say the couple getting married at the venue that Saturday canceled and needed a “substitute.” The all-inclusive wedding plans totaling $15,000 were paid, and they were actually selling their spot for only $7,000. This meant a wedding was up for grabs that really cost $15,000, but was going for much less. It might sound crazy to “sell” a wedding…or is it genius" Make a Way or Make an Excuse

Nicole and Wesley knew it was their dream wedding venue, but getting things done in a matter of days would be insane. All of the vendors were ready to roll, but there’s guests, attire, and travel plans to consider. There is a saying that you either make a way or you make an excuse, and this couple decided to make a way. Nicole said Wesley pushed her to actuall...