Woman Turns 40, Marries Herself

Newser ^ | 1/29/15 | Elizabeth Armstrong Moore

[McBuff]

(NEWSER) – Houston native Yasmin Eleby vowed that she'd marry herself if she hadn't found true love by 40. And for her 40th birthday, that's exactly what she did. The well-traveled businesswoman who works overseas in the oil industry organized an elaborate wedding, reports the Houston Chronicle, which included 10 bridesmaids and was officiated by her minister sister. (It was a spiritual service, as it is not legal to marry oneself.) Eleby's mother walked her down the aisle, and Eleby sang R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly," which includes the line, "Now I know the meaning of true love."

"I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support that was shown to me during my celebration of love and life," Eleby wrote on Facebook. She held the ceremony at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, reports People; the venue CEO says Eleby is "attractive, she works hard, and she's worldwide," adding that "she's now indicated to others that she has high standards." Eleby has planned a multi-country honeymoon, including stops in Cambodia, Laos, and a jazz festival in Dubai. (In other wedding news, one couple recently tied the knot in their 4-year-old son's hospital room.)

[MoochPooch]

This might be an indication of why she can’t find “true love”

This is narcissism at its finest. Self-love. Probably the direction all these types are headed.

(Frankly, if this were me, I'd want a divorce.)

[dainbramaged]

She be crazy.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Oh, wait - it’s Annise Parker! (facepalm).

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Take that, Narcissus!

DANG!

[MrB]

There are much higher limits on what can be deducted from your taxes if you are married...

just sayin’...

[NormsRevenge]

If the “union” fails.. She’ll only have within to ponder why.

[PAR35]

Sister thinks she is a preacher; mother walked her down the aisle; sounds like a feminist fest. No wonder she isn’t married to a man.

[rjsimmon]

Obama would have done this too, but he married a “beard” in order to maintain his political viability.

I believe a more appropriate term would be "WINO". Woman In Name Only...

[jimt]

We've got all kinds here in Houston. And some are exceptionally weird.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Yeah, particularly your Mayor

[AU72]

Hope she was smart enough to get a pre-nup.

[drypowder]

crazy? yes but also way too sad

[Ditter]

She threw herself a birthday party but she called it something else, that's all.

[circlecity]

Can you say, “attention whore”?

[Mr. Jeeves]

[SeekAndFind]

MEET THE BRIDE/GROOM

[stephenjohnbanker]

Not bad : )

[SeekAndFind]

Reminds me somewhat of Queen Latifah

[Night Hides Not]

She’d fit right in where I work. Most of the women here are psycho. I give my wife extra hugs when I can, to thank her for being normal.

[skinkinthegrass]

This is narcissism at its finest. Self-love. she married "her left" or "her right" Hand?
...an 0'Dungo! voter I bet.