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Mae Lorraine Lorenzo

Filipino Bride Accused of Casting Love Spell on Groom—Guest Throws Salt, and He Suddenly 'Wakes Up'

Riri Montillano: Scammer bride or spurned lover? (Via TikTok)

A wedding in Mindanao, Philippines, took a bizarre turn when a groom allegedly 'snapped out' of a trance-like state after a guest threw salt at him—leading to accusations that his bride had placed him under a love spell, or 'gayuma,' to make him marry her. The shocking incident has since gone viral, sparking debates over whether supernatural forces were at play or if the groom simply had cold feet.

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