The question that haunts most of us everyday is, “What if I don’t find the one?”
Well, when a 40-year-old Italian woman didn’t find her prince charming, instead of waiting any longer, she said ‘I do’ to herself in an elaborate ceremony!
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Laura Mesi, a 40-year-old fitness instructor, conceived this idea 2 years ago after her 12-year-long relationship ended. She told her family that if she didn’t find her soulmate by the time she turns 40, she would marry herself!
And boy, she did!
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Laura organised the function and also bore the entire expense, of over ₹7.5 lakh, herself. She looked stunning in a white gown and also got a 3-tier wedding cake.
The self-marriage was attended by 70 people, including friends and family.
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Although sologamy is not legally recognised in Italy, Laura is the first Italian woman to marry herself.
Not only did she marry herself, the woman also went on a honeymoon to Egypt, all alone!
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Marrying herself doesn’t mean Laura has closed the doors on love. She believes that this was a step towards loving and accepting herself. She told the Telegraph:
If one day I find a man with whom I can plan a future I’ll be happy, but my happiness does not depend on him.
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Laura further said:
I firmly believe that each of us must first of all love ourselves. You can have a fairytale even without the prince.
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Seems like a great way to celebrate self-love!