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Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/
Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Maid of Honor Told Me the Groom’s Secret – Should I Tell the Bride?

Dorcus Osongo
Mar 07, 2024
10:45 P.M.

A woman took to TikTok to share the wedding drama unfolding in her life. She revealed that the maid of honor confided in her about a secret regarding the groom that could potentially ruin the wedding. Now, she's grappling with whether or not to inform the bride about this devastating revelation.

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Karo Aprano sharing wedding drama | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano sharing wedding drama | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

A woman has turned to social media to share a wedding-related turmoil she's experiencing and to seek advice from online users. The woman, Karo Aprano, from Miami, took to TikTok to reveal that just a month ago, she befriended a charming woman.

Karo and the woman bonded so closely that the bride extended an invitation for Karo to attend her upcoming wedding. Following this invitation, the bride tagged Karo to events to introduce her to friends and other attendees of the wedding, ensuring she could become acquainted with them prior to the big day.

A bride-to-be | Source: Getty Images

A bride-to-be | Source: Getty Images

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Karo also got to meet the bridal team as much as she wasn't a part of them. During one weekend gathering, Karo, the woman, and the bridal team interacted as usual. However, this meeting took an unexpected turn when the maid of honor confided in Karo, revealing a devastating secret.

She told Karo that "the groom has slept with the bride's sister and that the bride has no idea and he is down to do it again." Karo stood there, feeling overwhelmed after the bombshell was dropped on her.

A bridal team | Source: Getty Images

A bridal team | Source: Getty Images

She expressed that she didn't need to know this information. Karo told the maid of honor that she didn't want to know this information as it was putting her in a really uncomfortable situation. She wished they could rewind to five minutes ago when she didn't know this. "Because I didn't want to know this and I still don't want to know this," she explained.

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The maid of honor, who is the closest girl to the bride, recounted the situation to Karo. Karo stood there, feeling a sense of urgency. "You have to tell her," she urged "She's getting married in like two weeks. You cannot let her marry this man."

A shocked Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

A shocked Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

The maid of honor asserted that she couldn't do it. Karo insisted that the maid of honor should be the one to tell the bride this crushing information but she still refused. Despite Karo urging the maid of honor to do what was right, she persisted, stating that she was not going to do it.

Karo Aprano narrating events | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano narrating events | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

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The maid of honor was not going to tell the bride as she feared she would ruin her wedding and her relationship with this groom that she'd been with for so long. "You should. Like, how are you going to let your best friend marry a guy that has not only been with her sister but is going around saying that he would do it again," Karo reasoned with the maid of honor.

Two women arguing | Source: Getty Images

Two women arguing | Source: Getty Images

Despite Karo's best efforts, she couldn't get the maid of honor to tell the bride what she knew, leaving the pressure on herself. Karo also pointed out that the bride's sister was behaving in an unfortunate manner. She just couldn't understand why any person would do that to their sister.

Now, Karo felt uncomfortable sitting on this news but she couldn't see herself telling the bride this information, considering they barely knew each other. "I met her a month ago, like, I'm not going be the one to tell her, like, 'Hey you know that your fiancé is like with your sister.' Can you imagine?" she asked her followers.

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A bride hugging maid of honor | Source: Getty Images

A bride hugging maid of honor | Source: Getty Images

Karo explained that part of her wanted to tell the bride due to the code she upheld of having another girl's back. Still, Karo felt like she didn't know the bride that well for her to drop this information. She argued that this saga should be none of her business and that she should be the last person involved in it. "I shouldn’t even know this information," she insisted.

Karo speculated that maybe she was told this information because she was the irrelevant one in the group, having known the bride for just a month. She noted that most girls when they have something to let off their chest, dump the gossip on the most irrelevant person, which was Karo in this case.

An appalled Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

An appalled Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

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Karo explained that she had decided to go online with the information because she just couldn’t contain it in her and needed to share it with someone. The only people she could share with were online users, who were irrelevant to the story and could give objective advice.

"So I've kind of just been going back and forth in my head all day like, I shouldn't tell her right? No, I'm not going tell her," she concluded, "I'm not going be the one to do that. First of all, she might not even believe me." Karo noted that the bride might tell her "Girl, I just met you." "I'm not going do it," she proclaimed.

A depiction of a man cheating on his partner with her sister | Source: Getty Images

A depiction of a man cheating on his partner with her sister | Source: Getty Images

Online users advised Karo, with one narrating their experience, "I once told a best friend that her bf was cheating on her. She sided with him. We never spoke again. Lesson learned. Don’t ever tell." Karo feared this scenario would happen between her and the bride.

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Another user told Karo, "You were told for a reason. You don’t have anything to lose bcz you don’t really know these ppl. Tell her & then tell her everyone that knows about it."

Karo Aprano seeking advise online | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano seeking advise online | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

As much as she had her fears, Karo decided to follow this advice and tell the bride. She tried to get a hold of her so that they could have the conversation face-to-face but it didn’t work out as she was so busy with wedding celebrations.

Karo Aprano receiving advise online | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano receiving advise online | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

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Eventually, Karo ended up calling the bride and she informed her that the groom had cheated on her with her sister. The bride was furious that Karo told her, she shouted on the phone, "How dare you make this accusation? You don’t know him; you don’t know me. You are uninvited from my wedding."

Angry woman arguing on phone at home | Source: Getty Images

Angry woman arguing on phone at home | Source: Getty Images

The bride ranted on. "Why would you ever say that? My wedding is in three days. Why would you ruin this day for me? He would never do this. She would never do that. That’s my sister you are talking about. That’s my fiancé you are talking about." Karo tried to calm down the bride, informing her that she was only passing on this information.

Karo Aprano imitating a phone call | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano imitating a phone call | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

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Finally, Karo explained, "I am not saying this is true. For all I know, it probably isn’t. I am just telling you what I was told because if things like these were being said about me, I would want to know that no matter who they are being said to. So I had to tell you."

However, the bride wouldn't listen, she told Karo not to come to her wedding and hung up. The night before the wedding, at around 10.00 p.m., Karo got a call from the bride, who was crying. Karo calmed her down and she went ahead to tell her what had transpired.

Angry woman arguing on phone at home | Source: Getty Images

Angry woman arguing on phone at home | Source: Getty Images

The bride narrated that she and her fiancé had rented two houses. One of the houses would host the bride and her bridal team while the other would be for the fiancé and his party. So, on the day before the wedding, the bride and her fiancé were to leave for these houses. The bride left before the groom but he told her that he'd be leaving soon.

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Stressed bride finding out her fiance is cheating on her | Source: Getty Images

Stressed bride finding out her fiance is cheating on her | Source: Getty Images

However, 30 minutes into her drive, the bride realized she had forgotten something, so she went back home. Upon reaching home, she saw her fiancé's car was still in the driveway.

The bride found this weird as he had told her that he would leave as soon as she left. She wondered why her fiancé was still there. The bride was shocked when she walked in and found her fiancé in their room with her sister.

Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

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The bride's worst fears were confirmed. She also confirmed that what Karo had told her was the truth. On that phone call, she apologized to Karo for how she had reacted to what Karo had told her.

The bride figured that as soon as Karo told her, she should have gone through her fiancé and sister's phone to find the truth. She should have also questioned the maid of honor.

A woman finding her cheating partner with another woman | Source: Getty Images

A woman finding her cheating partner with another woman | Source: Getty Images

However, Karo was empathetic and also apologized to the bride for how unfortunate the events had turned out to be. The wedding was canceled as the bride and her fiancé broke up. The bride also cut off her sister for her heart-wrenching betrayal.

Happy friends | Source: Getty Images

Happy friends | Source: Getty Images

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Karo revealed that she and the bride remained friends. "We are actually closer than ever," she said. The bride is also in another relationship and is happy. Karo advised her followers to leave if they ever find themselves in the situation the bride was in.

Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

Karo Aprano | Source: Tiktok/@karoaprano/

She told them that everything that happens in life, whether good or bad is a blessing and that it does get better in the end. Karo also urged her followers to listen to their friends and believe them when they open up to them about the men in their lives.

If you liked this story, here is another one about a woman who received an email from her ex-husband who cheated on her with her sister. Find out what was in the email that was sent six years after he cheated.

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My Ex-husband Emailed Me Six Years after He Cheated on Me with My Sister

The woman's love story began on her 18th birthday when she met her husband, seven years her senior. In those early years, he showered her with kindness, making her feel loved and cherished, something she hadn't often received from her family. The Original Poster's (OP) mom favored her sister, Abby, and her father had passed away.

After four years of dating, they took the plunge into marriage. Instead of rushing into parenthood, Dan took a well-planned and realistic approach. He encouraged her to pursue further studies for better career opportunities and carefully planned for their future family's well-being.

A happy couple dancing. | Source: Getty Images

A happy couple dancing. | Source: Getty Images

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The woman felt incredibly lucky to have such a mature and considerate partner. "He was the best guy I could ever ask for," she said, genuinely believing in the strength of their connection. However, the idyllic picture shattered when she discovered a painful truth.

Five years into their relationship, the OP uncovered a heartbreaking betrayal. Dan had been cheating on her for the past six months, and with her then-19-year-old sister, Abby, no less. He deceitfully booked a hotel for himself and Abby but told his wife he'd be away for a week-long trip out of town.

A woman confronting her cheating husband | Source: Getty Images

A woman confronting her cheating husband | Source: Getty Images

When she confronted Dan, the OP was met with a harsh reality: he claimed he no longer loved her. According to him, she had changed, becoming preoccupied with other things. Little did she know, during this painful time, that she was carrying their child. Tragically, she lost the child.

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"He didn't even care enough to visit me at the hospital when I lost OUR child," she revealed, her pain fueled by the fact that Dan was enjoying a weekend getaway with her sister. As it turned out, she was the only one happy in the marriage.

Sisters arguing | Source: Getty Images

Sisters arguing | Source: Getty Images

The OP found herself in disbelief as the sister she loved and cared for betrayed her. To make matters worse, her mother sided with Abby and told the OP to accept the situation. Heartbroken, all thoughts ran through the woman's head, including taking her own life.

In a literal sense, her best friend, Tina, saved her life. Tina encouraged the OP to leave her troubled past behind and relocate to a new state, offering a fresh start. The OP agreed and started anew in a town where she met some of the nicest people.

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A couple hugging in bed | Source: Shutterstock

A couple hugging in bed | Source: Shutterstock

A year into her newfound life, the OP crossed paths with Tony, the man who would become her husband. Despite knowing her painful history, Tony managed to earn her trust. Moreover, he introduced her to his exceptionally kind and welcoming parents, creating a supportive environment for the OP.

As the woman embraced her new life and became pregnant with Tony's child, an unexpected twist occurred. Dan reached out to her through email and revealed that his life had been spiraling down with Abby. Compared to his ex-wife, Abby wasn't as caring, thoughtful, and loyal.

A woman looking at her tablet | Source: Getty Images

A woman looking at her tablet | Source: Getty Images

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He claimed she was rude, disrespectful, and always absent. Instead, she would go to the bar with her friends. In addition, she cheated on Dan five times, including one affair with his cousin. Dan also told the OP that he realized how much he missed her and that he wanted to give their love a second chance.

Suddenly, the woman's trauma came back. However, she still replied to his email, telling Dan that she was already married to a fantastic man and carrying his child. Also, she wouldn't get back together with him if it was the last thing she did.

A person typing on their laptop | Source: Getty Images

A person typing on their laptop | Source: Getty Images

She said, "I do not care if she cheats on you or she doesn't respect you. Someone like you [doesn't] deserve loyalty and respect anyways. [...] You are just a deeply insecure man who is getting old and thought having a young woman would be good by your side."

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She also told him never to contact her again as she had already moved on and was living her best life with the best man for her. Within an hour of sending her email, Dan messaged back, saying he would still wait for her.

A couple comforting each other | Source: Getty Images

A couple comforting each other | Source: Getty Images

The OP's mom and sister also congratulated her through email like they did nothing to her in the past. Flashbacks of her traumatizing past returned, and the woman started crying. Fortunately, her husband was there to support her.

Tony held her tight and reassured her that her mom and sister would not find her. He also planned to talk to his uncle, a police officer, and a lawyer about the matter to ensure no one could harm his wife.

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