Bride Covered in Paint Before Wedding in Revenge Attack

Gemma Monk was attacked before her wedding.

A woman in her wedding dress was covered in black paint by her sister-in-law. Gemma Monk's wedding dress was ruined before she married her partner.

Gemma was attacked at her wedding venue. Her sister-in-law, Antonia Eastwood, ran away after the incident. Gemma cleaned up and borrowed a dress to get married.

Gemma said she didn't let the attack stop her wedding. She was determined to get married. She would have gotten married in any condition.

Antonia Eastwood pleaded guilty to damaging Gemma's wedding dress.

Eastwood was sentenced for damaging Gemma's dress and the wedding venue. The damage cost over £5,000 to repair.

Eastwood and her husband weren't invited to the wedding due to a feud. Gemma was accused of trying to trip Eastwood at her wedding.

The relationship between the two couples is bad. Gemma's husband used to be friends with Eastwood's husband. The wedding happened two hours after the paint attack.

Gemma has been depressed since the attack. She couldn't work and had to read her victim statement in court. She said the attack changed her life.

The attack affected Gemma's life. She got emotional when talking about it. She didn't want to get out of bed without her family.

Gemma Monk after the attack

Gemma lost her dignity and good habits. The attack ruined her special day. She will never forget it.

Gemma had a cancer scare before the wedding. Her sister-in-law knew about it but still attacked her. Gemma was given the all-clear after the wedding.

The couple canceled their honeymoon plans because Gemma wasn't feeling well.

Gemma had a bad feeling on her wedding day. She thought it was just nerves.

Gemma heard her name called out before the attack. She saw someone throw paint at her.

The prosecutor said Gemma's dress was ruined. Gemma grabbed her sister-in-law's hair but she got away.

Gemma in her second wedding dress

The police were called after the attack. Eastwood pleaded guilty to the crime. She said it was a revenge attack.

The paint was never tested. It was sometimes called dye.

The court heard that the stains on Gemma's dress couldn't be removed. Gemma and her husband had been saving for their wedding day.

Gemma chose her wedding venue because it was where she was born. The wedding cost about £8,000.

Gemma spent £1,800 on her wedding dress. The replacement dress was too big. Eastwood's lawyer said she wanted to apologize.

Eastwood's lawyer said she was depressed. The legal proceedings affected her mental health. She was scared of going to prison.

The judge said emotions were high. He told the court to move on. He followed sentencing guidelines.

The happy couple got married despite the paint incident

The judge gave Eastwood a suspended sentence. He said her actions were mean and nasty. She deprived Gemma of her special day.

The judge said Eastwood's actions were upsetting and frightening. She took away Gemma's memories of her wedding day.

The judge didn't believe Eastwood's regret. He thought she wanted to ruin Gemma's day. He said her actions were horrid.

The judge explained why he suspended the sentence. He considered mitigating factors and kept the sentence in proportion.

The judge had to keep his emotions in check. He had to follow the guidelines.

Eastwood was given a restraining order and told to pay compensation. The judge said the amount was necessary to compensate Gemma.

Gemma maintained eye contact with Eastwood in court. She reacted to the sentence and said it was too light.

Gemma said the outcome gave her closure. She wants to move on with her life. She wants to find herself again.

Gemma and her husband don't celebrate their anniversary. They plan to renew their vows and go on honeymoon.

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