Many women say they have always wanted to get married but have never found the right man.
Now a 31-year-old filmmaker from London has got around the problem but tying the knot to herself.
Grace Gelder had been single for six years when she decided to organise the unorthodox ceremony on her own.
She says organising a ceremony 'centred on herself' and making personal vows has been empowering
She proposed to herself on a park bench, bought a ring and a dress and invited all of her friends to watch her make her vows.
Ms Gelder told the Guardian:
'The day was obviously centred on me, the final event being a mirror
for me to kiss, but it also felt like I was sharing something very
special with my friends, giving everyone an opportunity to reflect on
their own ideas of love and commitment.
'I had one friend in her 50s who said it was one of the best weddings she’d ever been to.
She admitted at the time she decided to hold the event, a relationship with another person 'seemed like too much hard work'.
Thinking
about the song lyric while sitting on a bench overlooking London in a
romantic part of Parliament Hill last November, she decided to pop the
question.
She was walked up the aisle by a friend, but stood alone to make her vows, in the unusual ceremony
Her union is not recognised in law but a friend described the wedding as 'the best she had been to'
She
said her parents 'took it in their stride' and her grandmother, who has
since died, told her she 'always thinks of something new'.
Despite
some friends commenting that the idea was 'a bit narcissistic', others
welcomed the plan and another pal who has recently qualified as a
celebrant agreed to officiate.
After
Ms Gelder overcame pre-wedding doubts, 50 people attended the ceremony
in a rural farmhouse in Devon, which was donated by a friend for the
occasion.
They
witnessed her complete a number of traditions, including making vows to
herself, put a ring on her finger and throw a bouquet over her head.
Her sister was the only family member present for the event, due to logistical reasons.
Although
her wedding is not recognised in the eyes of the law, she hopes her
'incredibly empowering' actions will inspires other single men and
women.
The ceremony was completed when Ms Gelder kissed herself in a mirror before celebrating with friends DAILYMAIL.CO.UK
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