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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amber Raiken

Bride speaks out after drowning incident at wedding reception that nearly killed her

A bride has shared a warning about the growing trend of couples jumping into a pool at the end of their wedding reception after the tradition nearly ended in disaster on her big day.

Jumping into water has become a hallmark of the “trash the dress” trend, which sees brides deliberately ruining their gowns after the ceremony in search of a memorable — or viral — photo opportunity.

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