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Kristen Butler and her partner, Tyler, had always planned on getting married, but with careers and children taking priority, tying the knot was postponed

After Butler's mother entered hospice care, however, they knew there was no better time than now to finally say “I do”

On the day of the wedding, Butler believed her best friend wouldn’t be able to attend on such short notice — but what happened next took her completely by surprise

Nearly two years ago, Kristen Butler’s world changed when her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

Since then, the 37-year-old from Florida has walked a difficult path, supported by her partner of 13 years, Tyler, and their two children.

“[My mother] was doing phenomenal and kept pushing for us. But ultimately, after the last round

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