Emily’s dream wedding turned into a nightmare when her gown went missing just hours before the ceremony. “I ran to the living room where I left it, but the hanger was empty. My heart stopped,” she recalled.

In desperation, she wore an old prom dress, but moments before she walked down the aisle, her twin sister Stacey appeared — wearing Emily’s wedding gown. “I’m sorry, but this day was supposed to be mine,” Stacey said tearfully. “I’m older, yet Emily gets everything — the job, the love, the attention.”

Emily’s mother stepped in, holding her daughter’s hand. “Emily, my sweet girl, you don’t need a fancy gown to be a beautiful bride. Your love for Mark makes you shine,” she said. Stacey quietly stepped aside, and the ceremony went on.

Later, Stacey revealed she had been battling depression and had lost her job. With therapy and family support, she’s now rebuilding her life. Emily says, “That day was painful, but it helped my sister find the help she needed.”