A bride who found out her fiancé had cheated on her was able to celebrate her $46,000 wedding without a groom.

Lindsay Slater, 31, says she discovered her 36-year-old fiancé and partner of 12 years had been sleeping with someone else.

She says she confronted him, after which he left the family home and Lindsay, in despair, canceled the upcoming ceremony.

But she decided to turn the rest of her big day into a party – a “celebration of freedom.”

Lindsay shared the news via message to all day guests and posted a Facebook status to inform the evening guests.

About 60 to 70 guests came to the reception, which consisted of a meal, speeches and a party with a DJ and bongo players.

Lindsay even flew away on August 20 for her honeymoon, spending seven days at a resort in Crete, Greece, with her friend Melissa, 31, a mortgage broker.

Although she’s not ready to move on, Lindsay says her solo wedding made her feel “strong and empowered.”

Lindsay, a lawyer from Mansfield, Nottingham, said: ‘I didn’t know how I was going to survive.

“I was desperate – it was too late to cancel the wedding plans. All the money had been spent.

“But a big part of me thought, ‘I’m free’ – it’s the beginning of a better era.

“I’m glad I did it – I really enjoyed the day.

“I was so surprised at how supportive everyone was – it gave me so much strength.

“I was surrounded by so much love – it really reminded me that I didn’t need him.”

Lindsay and her ex got engaged in early 2020 – after being together on and off since 2012.

She says the two had their ups and downs as a couple but were excited about their wedding day.

After four years of planning and $46,000 spent on the ceremony, food, photographers and party, the date was set for Saturday, August 17th.

But before the wedding, she says, she “finally” confronted him with it and he confessed to his infidelity.

After initially wanting to celebrate the big day, Lindsay came to her senses, she says.

Her ex moved back in with his mother – while Lindsay called the owners of the Car Bank Wedding Park in Mansfield to cancel the ceremony and the violinist.

But she decided to go through with the day – and renamed it her “Freedom Day” with the help of her sister Beth, 28, who works for the victim support organization.

She said: “We spent all the money – $46,000, including the honeymoon.

“I decided to spend the day with close friends and family – instead of sitting at home and crying.”

Guests learned about it after Lindsay sent them a private message about the situation and posted a Facebook status that garnered “about 200” reactions.

Lindsay’s friend, 33-year-old medical assistant Rachel, stayed overnight with her on August 16.

The next morning, the two had their hair and makeup done together – and then drove to the wedding venue, Lindsay in her wedding dress and Beth in her bridesmaid dress.

“Just before I walked out the door, I said to Rachel, ‘You have to calm me down,'” she said.

“She gave me courage.”

The day began with welcome drinks for about 40 day guests – and a bartender who prepared Bellinis and Pornstar Martinis for the guests.

Everyone was dressed in their original wedding outfits – the bridesmaids still wore their dresses and Lindsay still wore her $1,600 short wedding dress from Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal.

Afterwards, the guests went to the dining room where they enjoyed fish cakes, chicken dishes and chocolate cake for dessert.

People drank and spent time with alpacas outside until 8 p.m. – after which they headed to the reception, which was hosted by a DJ.

Lindsay said: “Beth was her maid of honour – she put up a sign that said, ‘And she lived happily ever after…’

“My uncle baked me a Victoria sponge cake with green icing and roses.

“We got into the party and the DJ kept playing empowerment anthems.

“We had ‘Strong Enough’ by Cher, ‘It’s Not Right, but it’s OK’ by Whitney Houston and ‘Survivor’ by Destiny’s Child.

“I even read a speech that Beth had written for me.

“It was a bit emotional – and the alcohol didn’t make it any better.

“I thanked my family and friends for being there – I said I didn’t know how I was going to survive this ordeal.

“But when I looked at all those encouraging faces, I felt a little better.”

Lindsay’s ex-partner declined to comment but admitted to being unfaithful.