For some brides, a fairy-tale waltz up the aisle turns out to be a day they would rather forget. Californian sales rep Krickitt Carpenter did precisely that.

A little over two months after her big day, Krickitt was involved in a car accident that erased all memory of the previous 18 months.

Confronted by a stranger at her bedside, Krickitt rejected her spouse but he remained steadfast, determined to honour his vows, even if his wife ultimately rejected him.

This heartbreaking story provides the creative spark for The Vow, directed by Michael Sucsy.