According to Irish CSO statistics, 21,159 weddings were registered in Ireland in 2023. That’s a lot of happy couples declaring their love for each other and vowing to forsake all others for their new spouse. But while there are no official figures for those who get cold feet before the big day, it can and does happen. And while one half of the couple may be taken by total surprise at this turn of events, the other can often feel a sense of relief.