Runaway Groom: Why Men Leave After Proposing

You’ve probably heard a lot of stories of grooms who bolt right before the wedding–sometimes when they’re already standing in the ceremony, waiting for their bride to talk down the isle. When you hear these stories you probably think, “Why did that guy choose this time of all times to leave? Once hundreds of guests are seated and thousands of dollars have been spent?” It’s actually not really a coincidence or just bad timing when a groom takes off days or moments before the wedding–it’s because the wedding is getting closer that certain issues arise. There are some problems that only come up, or secrets that only come out of the woodwork, once an engagement has been announced. In fact, wedding planning can be one of the most stressful experiences a couple ever has together. So, here are 15 reasons a groom bolts right before the wedding.