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A Facebook post by the bride did not provide any answers either, and as time passed trying to solve the mystery fell by the wayside.

In matrimonial columns, skin colour is almost always emphasised and lighter-skinned brides are more in demand.

Police reports and surveillance footage are typically not on the top of the to-do list for a bride and groom on their wedding day.

With a twinkle in her eye, she recalls one groom who was confident he could make it through a reading, only to nearly collapse in tears at the sight of his bride.

It's not uncommon for brides to commission multiple gowns either.