Bride doused by sister-in-law with black spray paint

Globe and Mail ^ | December 10, 2009 | Alison Auld

[Loyalist]

It was supposed to be a quick bathroom break at the local Tim Hortons before the bride-to-be walked down the aisle.

But Nancy Rose knew her big day was about to turn ugly when she spotted an enraged woman in a tube top racing toward her, a can of spray-paint in her hand.

As members of the wedding party watched in disbelief, her sister-in-law began dousing the young bride with black paint, soiling her beaded gown and veil with sooty stains.

“I was blown away – I think I went into shock for a few minutes,” Ms. Rose, who didn't want to disclose her location outside of Nova Scotia, said Wednesday after her assailant was sentenced.

“I felt myself shaking and crying, but I managed to make it to the church.”

Ms. Rose's limousine driver jumped in to help, pinning Michelle King against the car as the wedding party of cousins and a sister looked on.

When the driver tried to restrain her, Ms. King's tube top fell down, exposing her breasts but giving her a chance to flee.

Ms. King, who is married to Ms. Rose's brother, was given a conditional discharge Tuesday after pleading guilty to mischief charges stemming from the incident in July 2008.

Crown lawyer Jennifer MacLellan wouldn't comment on the sentence, but said she hasn't seen a case quite like this before.

“This is unusual,” she said. “You don't get spray-painted brides every day.”

Ms. Rose, 35, said the family turmoil began at her brother and Ms. King's wedding in 2007 after a dispute ensued over a bridesmaid's dress to be worn by Ms. Rose's young daughter.

[Loyalist]

An episode of Trailer Park Boys come to life.

Life is too short to hold stupid grudges over petty matters, and shorter still to take some sort of foolish revenge over them.

[VicVega]

"Trailer Par Boys"

Saw the movie on cable. Pretty funny.

[DontTreadOnMe2009]

War of the Roses.

[MARTIAL MONK]

I’spose they don’t have graffiti laws for brides.

[mylife]

When the driver tried to restrain her, Ms. King's tube top fell down, exposing her breasts but giving her a chance to flee.

Whaaaaat?..

[gov_bean_ counter]

When the driver tried to restrain her, Ms. King's tube top fell down, exposing her breasts but giving her a chance to flee.

Hmmm, must create a diversion then make a break for it.

[Riley]

“I’m Earl Scheib, and I’ll paint any bride for $39.99.”

[Squantos]

Broke up bunch of such events in the south valley*....:o)

[upstanding]

An episode of Trailer Park Boys come to life.

LOL. Was samsquatch seen?

[sodpoodle]

I see a need for *Defense of Marriage* insurance!

Surprised that the UK does not have some government program to pay for weddings and avoid these family feuds.

[sodpoodle]

oops - Canada - thought it was the UK.

[wafflehouse]

As members of the wedding party watched in disbelief, her sister-in-law began dousing the young bride with black paint

well i know SOMEBODY who isnt getting a Christmas card this year...

[Ezekiel]

“This is unusual,” she said. “You don't get spray-painted brides every day.”

I'd Google "Body Art Bridal" but I don't want to end up on the dark side of the 'net.

[MissTed]

A provincial court judge has ordered Ms. King to undergo anger management counselling, not have any contact with Ms. Rose and pay $2,000 in restitution to Ms. Rose. Too low. I think she should have to pay for the entire wedding. What a nutjob!

[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

Ok, I guess I’m a little confused.

The bride, already in her wedding dress, has the limo driver pull over at a Tim Horton’s for a bathroom break on the way to the Church.

That alone seems a little odd to me.

But then her sister-in-law was able to predict this stop and was lying in wait with a can of black spray paint?

If this was a movie, everyone would be rolling their eyes at this plot hole.

[GonzoGOP]

I'd Google "Body Art Bridal" but I don't want to end up on the dark side of the 'net.

481,000 hits. Give in to the power of the Dark Side. It is your destiny.

[stayathomemom]

Ah! It was a set up and there was a co-conspirator in the wedding party!

[Wolfie]

There had to be a second sprayer!

[I Buried My Guns]

Anytime you see the words “tube top” you know the outcome will involve a trailer, Bud Light, and sadness.

[Dr. Sivana]

The bride, already in her wedding dress, has the limo driver pull over at a Tim Horton’s for a bathroom break on the way to the Church.

My guess is that the sister-in-law was tailing the limo, planning to attack at the church, but took the opportunity when it came.Since the bride was already dressed, she woud move MUCH more slowly, giving the perp plenty of time.