VERNON HILLS, Ill. - It was supposed to be the wedding of their dreams — booked early, planned carefully and tied to both personal meaning and family heritage.

But for one couple now living in Minnesota, those dreams were abruptly put on hold when their wedding venue sent an unexpected email.

What we know:

For Caitlin Bremner and Evan Jensen, booking the historic Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills felt like the perfect start to their forever.

The site is famously featured in the 1997 romantic comedy "My Best Friend’s Wedding," where the lead characters drive away from the mansion’s iconic facade.

The couple, who got engaged the day after Christmas, toured venues in March and secured Cuneo by April. With family in the northwest suburbs, planning a wedding from Minnesota was already a chal

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