Heart-wrenching footage shows a mother walking alone down the aisle at her wedding, originally planned to do so with her son. On August 22, 2026, Jasmine Fuller married in an outdoor ceremony marked with deep emotions. This day, while typically joyful, was complex for Fuller due to an event 11 months earlier.
Fuller’s son, Gianni Anthony Perfetto, died by suicide on September 22, 2025, at just 24. Fuller hadn’t known about his mental health struggles, intensifying her grief. She expressed how unaware she was of her son’s internal struggles.
“I didn’t know that my son was hurting or the extent of what he was carrying,” Fuller said. “As a mother, that realization has been incredibly difficult.”
This revelation added a layer of pain, as Fuller recalled Perfetto as joyful and vibrant. Before his passing, Perfetto was to accompany her on the aisle, a moment they both anticipated. His absence at the wedding was a painful reality for Fuller.
Deciding to proceed with the wedding was tough for Fuller, who deeply felt her son’s absence.
“Part of me questioned how I could celebrate something so important when my son wasn’t there to experience it. But going through with my wedding wasn’t choosing life without Gianni—it was choosing to carry Gianni with me into the life I still have.”
Fuller made intentional choices to honor her son. She walked alone to symbolize his absence while carrying his presence in her heart. Her bouquet had a charm with Gianni’s portrait. She inscribed “Walk with me today, Gianni” on her shoes and incorporated his birthstone in her wedding band. A memorial chair with roses honored him, and music he loved filled the ceremony.
Fuller affirmed that her son was part of the wedding, though not in person. Since his death, she has focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. She has completed a grief education course and training in trauma-informed care. Fuller uses her experiences to educate others about grief and healing.
“I can’t change what happened to my son, but I can try to make sure something good comes from the life he lived,” Fuller said. “He wasn’t simply the way he died.”
Now, as a certified master grief coach, Fuller advocates for open communication between parents and children. She continues sharing her journey on social media, connecting with other grieving parents.
“Sometimes you can love your child with everything you have and still not know how much pain they are carrying,” Fuller emphasized.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or text “988” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Visit 988lifeline.org for more support.
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