Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Ben Barry & Zahna Eklund

Woman burns wedding dress to feel 'empowered' after divorcing husband of 10 years

A woman who recently finalised her divorce chose to celebrate the occasion by setting fire to her wedding dress and telling her ex-husband she is "the best he will ever have".

Lauren Brooke, 31, had been married to her former spouse for a decade after they tied the knot in October 2012, and after separating in September 2021, they finally finished divorce proceedings in January this year.

And to mark the occasion, Lauren enlisted the help of her mum, 58-year-old Felicia Bowman, and her best friend to put on an "empowering" photoshoot that saw her set her wedding dress on fire.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.