Image source, Neil Jones PhotographyImage caption, Kayley Stead was set to get married in 2022 but her fiancé didn't turn up
A bride who was jilted at the altar says "everything has fallen into place" as she prepares for her second wedding in four years.
Kayley Stead became a social media sensation in 2022 when she decided to go ahead with the celebrations despite her fiancé not turning up.
But after reconnecting with an old university friend, she was able to find love again, and the pair are set to tie knot on Friday 13th.
Referring to the mysterious superstition that the day is considered unlucky, Kayley, from Swansea, said she "loves a risk" and is feeling great about their big day.
"It just feels right, and it feels completely different from the last time when I was planning it," she said.
Kayley said she is feeling prepared to marry her fiancé Richard Perrott who she met when they were on the same course in university a decade ago.
"Luckily, I learned all the dos and don'ts last time and what to prep for," she told Radio Wales Breakfast.
"But the nerves are definitely coming in, which I think is normal."
She said "everything has fallen into place" this time around and she feels that, despite the emotional rollercoaster she went on a few years ago, it happened for a reason.
Image source, Kayley SteadImage caption, Richard and Kayley are preparing to tie the knot after meeting at university
"If I didn't, I wouldn't be here right now. I wouldn't be marrying the man that I was meant to marry and that I met 13 years ago.
"It's just insane. The dress is magical."
Despite the number 13 having unlucky connotations, it has a special meaning for Kayley, and is in some ways her lucky number.
"Number 13 was my childhood home. We found out that we've known each other for 13 years this year, and it's also my nephew's birthday, so he's going to be turning three.
"He thinks it's his big birthday party, if I'm honest."
Image source, Neil Jones PhotographyImage caption, The guests at Kayley's previous wedding still made it a memorable occasion
"He better be there, otherwise he's going to have a lot to answer for," she said.
"He's prepared and yeah he's excited."
She said they were both very lucky to find each other and he had reassured her "a thousand times" that he will be there.
"I know the love that he's got for me is in abundance."
Kayley said it was "meant to be" and she is so glad she gets to "marry the man that I want to".
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