Katey and Dan planned a small wedding in Torquay. They wanted an easy day, good food, and people who cheered them on. They got that. What they did not get, however, was their family’s blessing.

After six years together, the Plymouth couple had already talked openly about fantasies and boundaries. Over time, they chose an open relationship. They say honesty keeps it steady. They also say curiosity keeps it fun.

So on their wedding night, they followed the rules they had already agreed on. Katey invited one of her bridesmaids—also a close friend—up to the room. They shared drinks. Then they shared intimacy. Katey says the moment felt comfortable, not reckless. Dan says the timing made it unforgettable.

The backlash came fast. Katey’s relatives called the choice “disgusting.” They also assumed Dan pushed for it. As a result, some family members skipped the wedding and stopped speaking to her.

Still, Katey refuses to frame her marriage as a scandal. She describes it as a partnership with clear communication and consent. Yes, jealousy showed up early on. But the couple says they learned to talk through it instead of pretending it didn’t exist.

In the end, Katey measures her wedding day by who showed up with love—not who stayed away with judgment.