Lena has spent her life being excluded from her siblings’ weddings, left feeling like an afterthought. When it’s her turn to plan her wedding, she decides not to invite them, wanting them to face the consequences of their past actions.
Growing up, Lena was always told she was too young to attend her siblings’ weddings, even though she just wanted to be part of their happiness. By the time her own wedding came around, she had enough. She refused to invite them, deciding that they didn’t deserve to share in her big day. When her family confronted her, Lena revealed the hurt they had caused her over the years.
In a shocking twist, Lena learns that she’s not actually her siblings’ sister, but their cousin. This revelation leaves her feeling betrayed, and she begins to question her entire sense of belonging. After talking it through with her fiancé, Rowan, Lena decides to cancel the traditional wedding. Instead, they elope in a simple ceremony, just the two of them, surrounded by love and true happiness. For the first time, Lena makes a decision solely for herself, finding peace in the quiet, intimate ceremony.