15.11.2026 17:42
Şebnem Kuzu, a 29-year-old with Down syndrome living in Edirne, has achieved her long-held dream of wearing a wedding dress and having a wedding. A ceremony was held at the Öğretmenevi Meriç Social Facilities for the young woman who requested a wedding from Governor Yunus Sezer. Kuzu, who was brought in a decorated bridal car accompanied by a convoy, danced with her older brother after the jewelry ceremony and cut the wedding cake.
Şebnem Kuzu, a 29-year-old with Down syndrome living in Edirne, had her dream of wearing a wedding dress and having a wedding come true.
A wedding ceremony was held for the young woman at the Meriç Social Facilities of the Edirne Teachers' House.
Kuzu was brought to the facilities in a decorated bridal car, accompanied by a convoy.
Kuzu, whose dream of wearing a wedding dress came true, was not left alone by her mother, siblings, relatives, and friends.
Those attending the ceremony, which began with a jewelry ceremony, and Kuzu had fun with music.
Then Kuzu danced with her older brother and cut the wedding cake.
The Günebakanlar Rhythm Group also performed at the ceremony.
HER MOTHER: SHE HAD BEEN DREAMING OF A WEDDING FOR YEARS
The young woman's mother, Huriye Okumuş, said in a statement to journalists that her daughter had been dreaming of wearing a wedding dress and having a wedding for years.
Okumuş, who stated that she experienced the happiness of making this come true, said, "When she was happy, we were happy too. For years my daughter kept saying, 'I will have a wedding'; finally her wish came true. We are very happy and we thank those who supported us."
SHE HAD REQUESTED THE WEDDING FROM THE GOVERNOR
Tezcan Fidan, Director of the Edirne Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation, stated that Kuzu, who had requested a wedding ceremony from Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer, had her dream come true.
Fidan explained that they held the wedding ceremony with contributions from Sezer and sponsors, and thanked those who supported them.
Provincial Director of Family and Social Services Harun Tohumcu, Edirne Director of Commerce Mustafa Kurt, and the family's relatives attended the ceremony.