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As the wedding date approached, I messaged my cousin to check when the invites were coming, worried mine got lost. She told me they were having a small Vegas wedding due to budget issues. But a week later, I was shocked to receive another message\u2014they were canceling the Vegas wedding for a destination wedding in Hawaii!\n

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I called my cousin, who explained that her fianc\u00e9\u2019s aunt owned a resort in Maui and offered to host the wedding for free, with only flight costs to cover. I asked if the guest list had expanded, and she assured me it was still a small, intimate gathering.\n

When the official invite arrived, I noticed the rushed RSVP deadline and wondered why everything felt so last minute. I spoke to my mom, who advised me to book my flight early. As the wedding day neared, my cousin had gone silent on social media, which made me uneasy.\n

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Upon arriving in Maui, I was welcomed by a stunning resort. Just before the ceremony, my cousin arrived at my door, trembling. She revealed the real reason for the sudden change of plans: her fianc\u00e9\u2019s aunt was dying of terminal cancer and wanted to host the wedding as her legacy.\n

The ceremony was beautiful, and the love and gratitude in the air made it even more special. It reminded me of the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones. Life is unpredictable, and this experience taught me to appreciate the people who matter most.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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