Headline: Heartbroken Bride-To-Be Abandoned at Altar After Fiancé’s Infidelity
Subhead: Surabaya woman’s 6-year relationship ends in disaster as fiancé leaves her on their wedding day to be with another woman he got pregnant.
Article:
SURABAYA, Indonesia – Tsaniyya Asmara Sutjipto’s dream of a 6-year love story culminating in a happily ever after wedding turned into a nightmare when her fiancé abandoned her at the altar, choosing to be with another woman he had impregnated.
Tsaniyya, a 26-year-old resident of Tambaksari, Surabaya, had been in a relationship with her fiancé, identified only by the initial ‘A’, since their university days. After six years together, they decided to take their relationship to the next level and got engaged, planning to marry in December 2024.
"I was with him for 6 years. We hardly ever fought. He was quiet, not much of a talker, and I thought he was loyal," Tsaniyya recalled in an interview with detikJatim at her home on Tuesday (7/1/2025).
Their plans began to unravel in late October when ‘A’ confessed to having impregnated another woman. Despite the betrayal, Tsaniyya was willing to forgive and continue with the wedding, hoping they could work through the issue afterward.
"At that point, it was already late October, just a month away from the wedding. I thought we could deal with it after the ceremony," she said.
On the eve of their wedding, December 26, 2024, Tsaniyya and her family were hosting a walimahan (pre-wedding ceremony) at their home. ‘A’ was nowhere to be found, instead choosing to visit the other woman he had gotten pregnant.
Tsaniyya and her family were summoned to ‘A’s’ house, where they found the other woman’s family demanding answers. After a heated argument, ‘A’ agreed to go through with the wedding, signing a document acknowledging his responsibility and providing a copy of his ID as a witness.
The wedding was set for December 29, 2024. On the morning of the wedding, Tsaniyya was still in contact with ‘A’, who even sent her a voice recording of their wedding vows. However, as the ceremony approached, ‘A’ stopped responding to Tsaniyya’s messages and calls.
"When the time for the ceremony came, the KUA (Civil Registration Office) and the penghulu (wedding officiant) had to cancel the akad (wedding ceremony) because the groom was missing. My cousin had to stand in for him during the reception," Tsaniyya recounted, her voice heavy with emotion.
During the reception, ‘A’s’ parents arrived and explained that their son had gone missing after stopping by a nearby food stall to buy some food. They chose to stay and participate in the reception, standing on stage as if nothing was amiss.
Tsaniyya, the eldest of two siblings, is now left to pick up the pieces of her shattered dreams. She hopes that her story will serve as a cautionary tale for others, reminding them of the importance of open communication and trust in a relationship.
"Until the very end, I never suspected he would do something like this. I hope no one else has to go through what I’ve been through," she said.
(dpe/iwd)