The groom suddenly turned not toward her, but toward his mother. She stood a little to the side, happy and moved. And then, in front of everyone, he lifted his mother into his arms — exactly the way he was supposed to carry his wife.

They laughed, posed for the guests, the mother wrapped her arms around her son’s neck, and the groom looked completely pleased with himself.

The bride stood motionless. Her smile slowly disappeared, her eyes widened in shock. She felt as if all the air had left her body. The guests fell silent instantly. What they saw was a blatant violation of tradition and a direct humiliation of the bride.