Newlyweds say they are heartbroken after losing money on cards on their wedding day.
Michael and Cherie Callaghan of Haslingden, who tied the knot on Aug. 8, claim approximately £ 1,600 was taken from cards given as gifts by their guests.
Cherie said she was partying when the alleged theft was said to have taken place, adding that the incident cast a “dark cloud” over her special day.
“We’re heartbroken,” said Cherie, 35.
“When we got home we went through the cards and half of them had withdrawn money.
“I should look back on the day really excited and happy, but I am not anymore.
“I spent the first few days of the honeymoon crying my heart out.
Cherie and Michael Callaghan on their wedding day.
“It’s the perfect day, we’ve been saving for years – it has cost an absolute fortune, and that just put a dark cloud over it. We just feel really hurt. “
Cherie added that during their Lake District honeymoon, they had to call some of the 130 guests and ask them how much they put in their cards to see how much was lost.
The couple, who have two children, Tia, 7 and Darcie, 5, had been planning their wedding for two and a half years.
Cherie, a veterinary nurse, added that the lockdown made her doubt the event would ever take place, but they were delighted when the restrictions were lifted two weeks before their big day.
She said, “It wasn’t the greatest experience. I lost heart for a moment.
“We booked it two and a half years in advance so during lockdown I thought it wasn’t going to happen, right? the last minute. “
Lancashire Constabulary said the incident had been reported to them and was being investigated. The wedding venue The Out Barn in Clitheroe was unavailable for comment.
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