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When you require anyone what they would take for as a memorable moment on TV , the majority will mention a wedding party or two . Some may remember the iconic wedding entrance at Jim and Pam ’s inThe Office . Others might recall Howard and Bernadette ’s rooftop wedding could be seen on Google Earth inThe Big Bang Theory .

However , there have also been several occasion where the weddings have been memorable - but for the wrong reasons . From the no - go Finchel wedding inGleeto Ted being jilted inHow I Met Your Mother , here are the 10 most heartbreaking times a telly fictional character was left at the altar .

Downton Abbey: Edith & Anthony

Lady Edith may have acquire her felicitous ending eventually onDownton Abbey , but male child did it take her a while to get there . Especially after the brokenheartedness she face in her relationship with Anthony Strallan . Edith had a tumultuous family relationship with the war veteran , who had already result her once before thanks to the meddling of her baby , Mary .

Still , Edith open him a 2d chance and insist that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him . However , just as they were about to get married , Anthony decides that he could n’t go through with the ceremonial - insist that he was too old for her and should n’t waste her life on him . He could have told her beforehand to save her from public embarrassment .

One Tree Hill: Lucas & Lindsey

time of year 5 ofOne Tree Hillthrew fans for a grummet when it was revealed that Lucas and Peyton had break up , Nathan and Haley ’s marriage was on the scepter of prostration and no one had kept in touch whilst they were apart . What was even more disgraceful was to find out that Lucas had get down a kinship with his Quran editor , Lindsey .

The pair cursorily became engaged and were set to get marry in " Hundred " , until Lindsey had an epiphany during the ceremony . She realizes that " the Comet " in Lucas ’s new book is about Peyton and that he will always be in love with his ex-wife . Although Lucas protests , Lindsey run from the church and leave him behind , heartbroken .

Pretty Little Liars: Aria & Ezra

Aria and Ezra were set to connect the knot in season 7 of the stumble teen dramaPretty Little Liars . However , like everything else on the show , it does n’t go to plan as Aria is leave to believe that her fiancé has dump her at the Lord’s table .

Aria is lead to believe that Ezra had left her because of the argument they had the night before . Ezra had been angry with Aria for not tell him abouther sterility diagnosisbecause she was worried about how he would react . The argument did terminate on a tense note , with Ezra walking away to authorise his head . Although she ’s unaware that he has been kidnapped , it is heartbreaking to ascertain Aria get her hopes up with every knock at the door .

Suits: Mike & Rachel

Although this was to be expect , it did n’t hurt any less when Mike called off the wedding to protect Rachel ’s future . In theSuitsepisode " 25th Hour " , Mike takes a plea stack to protect his friends from a future in prison . With the fraudster set to spend the next two years incarcerated , he and Rachel plan to get espouse before he goes .

However , Mike before long change his mind when he spots Rachel ’s parent , feeling guilty that their union could sabotage her program to get into the legal profession . Although Rachel knows it is for the good , she ’s still upset to check as Mike drives away with Harvey .

Grey’s Anatomy: April & Matthew

Everyone knows that aGrey ’s Anatomywedding does n’t go off without a hitch and it was testify to be dependable in the " Get Up , Stand Up " . In this instalment , April is do to marry Grey Sloan paramedic Matthew . However , this wedding party is also ruined when Jackson stands up and pretend his love for the bride .

Japril lover triumph as the two fledfrom the venue . However , it has to be one of the most heartbreaking moments when you think about those exit in the aftermath . Especially Matthew , who had deal them both with nothing but forgivingness and respectfulness . The pair had mortify him so much that Matthew request a transportation to another hospital .

Buffy: Xander & Anya

Anya and Xander ’s relationship may not be your established romance , but fan could n’t serve but understand with the former demon after she was jilt at the altar . This all came about in theBuffyepisode " Hell ’s bell " when Xander is pull wires by a ogre , who targets his reverence over his time to come with Anya .

Although Anya tries to reassure him that the vision were all Trygve Lie and conjuration , the harm has already been done . Since Xander is disbelieving about the future , he does n’t require to risk them coming lawful and settle that it would be best if he bequeath . A brokenhearted Anya then walk down the aisle alone while Xander taste to collect himself in a hotel .

Glee: Finn & Rachel

Finn did technically leave Rachel at the altar ( or railroad train chopine in this case ) after deciding that she needed to chase her dreams instead of put them on cargo area . For the 2nd one-half of season 3 , fans watch as Finn and Rachel refused to listen to the protests that said they were too new to get married . They seemed quick to tie the gnarl until the writer thrust a curveball in the close .

rather of driving to the venue on their wedding ceremony day , Finn dropped Rachel off at the train station and broke up with her . He then dropped the bombshell that he was joining the regular army whilst she was attending college in New York , upsetting her further . Finn finally convinces Rachel to " surrender " and they partake in an emotional farewell .

How I Met Your Mother: Ted & Stella

Fans are well aware that Ted did n’t have much lot in finding sexual love . He had his heart crack by many women , but the worst had to be when he was go forth at the altar . In the episode " Shelter Island " , Ted and Stella fight over his decision to invite Robin to the hymeneals , with the St. Bride asking Ted to uninvite her because she ’s his ex .

However , Ted presently finds out that Stella has unresolved way out when it number to her past as she jilts him at the altar . Fans before long discover that after Ted made the effort to contribute Stella ’s daughter and ex-husband to the marriage ceremony , Tony had persuaded her to get out Ted for him . The instalment end with a horrified Robin staring at the reconciled exes , while the gang comforts Ted .

Charmed: Piper & Leo

Another heartrending moment pass off inCharmedwhen Leo and Piper essay to tie the knot . In the episode " Magic Hour " , the couple adjudicate to elope without the Elders regain out . They believe that if they perform the ceremony during the eclipse , then there will be nothing the angels can do to stop them .

However , just as the ceremony is underway , Leo start shout out in pain . He is then revolve out by the Elders , suggest that they have somehow found out about the result . Piper and the sister see on horror-stricken before Piper break down in tears at the thought of him getting punished .

Grey’s Anatomy: Cristina & Burke

Cristina and Burke ’s wedding ceremony day has to be one of the bad issue in the account of TV . Through season 3 , fans catch as Cristina and Burke project to get married . Although she was n’t regard with the planning much , it was a big step for Cristina - who was have it away for being unsociable and distant with others .

However , the marriage did n’t go ahead when Burke determine that he could n’t go through with it . He says that she was marry him for the incorrect reasons and that he was trying to influence Cristina into something she ’s not . After invalidate the observance , Cristina rushes to their home and obtain all his stuff gone . She then breaks down in relief , forcing Meredith to cut her out of the dress .

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Mike and Rachel in Suits

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