Some Single Women Are Celebrating Their Milestone Birthdays Like a Wedding
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brittany Allyn celebrated her 40th birthday by hosting a wedding-like, British aristocratic-themed party at Hinwick House in the English countryside, dressed in a white bridal gown.
- The event featured traditional wedding elements such as speeches and a slideshow of baby photos, reflecting Ms. Allyn’s desire to experience moments she had waited for.
- Ms. Allyn, a New York-based content creator who spends part of the year in London, invited 35 guests including family and childhood friends who traveled from various places to attend.
- The idea for the celebration originated last fall when she gauged interest from friends, receiving immediate positive responses before planning the elaborate event.
