The developers of The Witcher 3 planned to include Triss's wedding in the game

In the Witcher 3's "Ashen Marriage" quest, set in Novigrad, Geralt assists Triss Merigold and her fiancé, Castello, with wedding preparations. His tasks include monster extermination in the canals, procuring alcohol, and selecting a wedding gift for Triss. The gift's significance impacts Triss's response; a memory rose, a callback to Witcher 2, elicits a strong emotional reaction, while less sentimental gifts receive a cooler reception.

However, a significant plot development unfolds when Dijkstra exposes Castello's connection to witch hunters, casting doubt on his intentions. Castello is revealed to be under duress, blackmailed by the hunters who threaten to expose his daughter from a previous marriage.

Geralt faces the choice of revealing this truth to Triss, either alone or with Castello. Regardless, the wedding is called off. Triss's reaction varies depending on the revelation's delivery, ranging from disappointment to gratitude for Castello's honesty, ultimately concluding that the marriage was premature.

This unexpected turn could have been further leveraged to deepen Geralt and Triss's relationship and enrich the development of supporting characters.