- Yasmin Eleby was walked down the aisle by her mother and 'married' by three ministers - one of whom is her sister
- As one cannot legally marry one's self in America, the ceremony was spiritual rather than legal
- Ms Eleby said that she 'couldn't imagine the ceremony being any more poignant and meaningful'
A woman has married herself after failing to find the man of her dreams before turning 40.
Yasmin
Eleby, from Houston, Texas, tied the knot in a purple gown earlier this
month, surrounded by her closest friends and family.
As
one cannot legally marry one's self in America, the ceremony was
spiritual rather than legal, conducted by three ministers, one of whom
is Ms Eleby's sister.
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Milestone: Yasmin Eleby (in purple)
married herself in a wedding ceremony earlier this month after failing
to meet the man of her dreams before turning 40
According to Black Art in America, the bridal party included ten bridesmaids as well as the bride's mother, who walked her down the aisle.
In
an emotional Facebook post afterwards, Ms Eleby said that she 'couldn't
imagine the ceremony being any more poignant and meaningful.'
She
added: 'I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support that
was shown to me during my celebration of love and life.'
In turn, her friends have been nothing but supportive.
One
replied: 'Congrats on loving yourself enough to wait. It took some of
us to get to 40 to recognize we didn't need a man to be complete
regardless of what was instilled in us.'
Family support: Ms Eleby's motherwalked her down the aisle in a ceremony she described as 'poignant'
Celebration: The bridal party included ten bridesmaids, all clad in dove gray dresses
And another called it 'a well-deserved celebration of life.'
Ms Eleby first announced that she would be marrying herself in May 2013.
She
wrote on Facebook: 'Did you guys really think I would get married
without letting anybody know????? I want all y’all to dance at my
wedding so I wouldn’t do it without you! So be ready by 2015!!!!!!
[sic]'
Ms Eleby loves to travel and her plans to visit Cambodia, Laos, and Dubai this year will serve as an extended honeymoon.
Independent
woman: Ms Eleby loves to travel and her plans to visit Cambodia, Laos,
and Dubai this year will serve as an extended honeymoon
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