Bride weds in dressing gown, slippers and rollers as 'it's what married life is like'
Ashleigh Stanley married her childhood sweetheart Jake in a relaxed ceremony wearing a dressing gown, slippers, and hair rollers. The couple opted for a casual first ceremony before a more traditional celebration later in the day. Ashleigh wanted to give Jake a 'reality check' of married life, reflecting their everyday comfort with each other.
- ▪Ashleigh wore a dressing gown and slippers while Jake dressed casually in a black top and shorts.
- ▪The couple initially planned a larger wedding but changed to an intimate ceremony due to song restrictions.
- ▪Ashleigh's family supported the unique wedding attire, and venue staff noted it was their first dressing gown wedding.
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Bride weds in dressing gown, slippers and rollers as 'it's what married life is like'16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames McCarthyBBC WalesKennedy NewsAshleigh Stanley did not bother with make-up when she tied the knot with childhood sweetheart JakeA bride wed in a dressing gown, slippers and hair rollers so her new husband could see how married life was going to be.Ashleigh Stanley did not bother with make-up when she tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Jake Stanley, 29, at Llanerch Vineyard in Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan.The original plan was to wed in front of 150 guests and walk down the aisle to Calon Lân, a hymn her gran loved.But because the song is religious she was told it could not be used in a civil ceremony.So the couple, who have been together for 13…
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