A while back (HERE), a 36year old US woman, Nadine Schweigert, who was tired of
living single and tired of men walked the aisle with herself. At the wedding ceremony, attended by 40 of her friends, Nadine read her
vows: “I, Nadine, promise to enjoy inhabiting my own life and to relish a
lifelong love affair with my beautiful self.” and presented herself
with a ring and invited all guests to “blow kisses to the whole world”.
Well it appears history has repeated itself….or let’s just say, it is fact starting to become a trend to marry one’s self – this time it’s a black American, Yasmin Eleby.
With her 40th birthday approaching
and no potential husband in sight, Yasmin Eleby chose to gift herself with the
elaborate wedding she’d always dreamed of. However, instead of vowing to love,
forgive and honor a significant other, the Houston resident made the lifelong
promises to herself.
and no potential husband in sight, Yasmin Eleby chose to gift herself with the
elaborate wedding she’d always dreamed of. However, instead of vowing to love,
forgive and honor a significant other, the Houston resident made the lifelong
promises to herself.
The ceremony was held at the Houston
Museum of African American Culture on Saturday, January 3 and included 10
bridesmaids and three ministers, who assisted with the spiritual ceremony.
Museum of African American Culture on Saturday, January 3 and included 10
bridesmaids and three ministers, who assisted with the spiritual ceremony.
She
was walked down the aisle and given away (given back to herself) by her mother.
was walked down the aisle and given away (given back to herself) by her mother.
“I really don’t have the words to
adequately describe the plethora of emotions that I’ve felt over the past few
weeks, particularly on Saturday, January 3rd,” the bride gushed on Facebook.
adequately describe the plethora of emotions that I’ve felt over the past few
weeks, particularly on Saturday, January 3rd,” the bride gushed on Facebook.
I couldn’t imagine the ceremony
being any more poignant and meaningful. You really gave me, as well as everyone
in that room, some valuable advice and things to think about. When I was
singing ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ and got to the second verse I was instantly
struck with the realization that I am indeed ‘flying!’
being any more poignant and meaningful. You really gave me, as well as everyone
in that room, some valuable advice and things to think about. When I was
singing ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ and got to the second verse I was instantly
struck with the realization that I am indeed ‘flying!’
I’m doing so many things
that I only dreamed about and never thought would be possible. I want to
encourage each of you to spread your wings and fly! You are not too old and
it’s not too late to try something different, learn a new skill, travel to
exciting places, etc….
that I only dreamed about and never thought would be possible. I want to
encourage each of you to spread your wings and fly! You are not too old and
it’s not too late to try something different, learn a new skill, travel to
exciting places, etc….
Don’t be afraid to take risks. I’ve
learned that family and friends are always willing to welcome you back home
if/when you decide to return. Thank you once again to each and every person
that took the time out of their busy schedule to help me celebrate turning 40!
A special thanks to all of my beautiful sisters, sorority sisters, and friends
that stood up with me. I truly appreciate your sacrifice to be with me that
day. It was great seeing so many friends (old and new) and family there.” she wrote.
learned that family and friends are always willing to welcome you back home
if/when you decide to return. Thank you once again to each and every person
that took the time out of their busy schedule to help me celebrate turning 40!
A special thanks to all of my beautiful sisters, sorority sisters, and friends
that stood up with me. I truly appreciate your sacrifice to be with me that
day. It was great seeing so many friends (old and new) and family there.” she wrote.