She Torched Her Wedding Dress, and TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About It
When life hands you heartbreak, why not set it on fire? That’s exactly what Lauren Brooke, a 31-year-old mom from North Carolina, did. After finalizing her divorce, she decided to celebrate her newfound freedom with a fiery farewell—literally.
On March 26, Lauren shared her “divorce photoshoot” on TikTok, where she dramatically burned her wedding dress. Dressed in a striking red tulle gown, she dragged her old dress into a field, marched it into the woods, and set it ablaze. The flames consumed the fabric as Lauren watched, symbolically washing her hands of her past.
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For Lauren, this wasn’t just a photoshoot—it was a statement. “The shoot wasn’t about celebrating the divorce itself—it was celebrating that I survived it,” she told The New York Post.
The internet, as it does, had mixed feelings. While some applauded her for her boldness and resilience, others criticized her, accusing her of seeking attention or being bitter. But the overwhelming majority were cheering her on.
“This is bada**,” one user commented.
“Good for you, girly!!!” wrote another.
But it wasn’t just internet trolls throwing shade. Lauren revealed she’s received hurtful messages, including body-shaming insults, which she brushed off with humor. “People calling me fat was hilarious because it’s just not true,” she quipped.
Lauren’s journey to this fiery moment began with a love story at church. She and her ex-husband tied the knot in 2012, but over time, their relationship crumbled. The pressures of his job in the Army National Guard strained their marriage, and they separated before finalizing their divorce in January.
What to do with a wedding dress that carries memories of both love and pain? For Lauren, the answer was clear: burn it. “It couldn’t be returned, and I wouldn’t want to give it to my daughter—not after how it ended,” she explained.
Her mom, a professional photographer, captured the dramatic moment. “It was wonderful to see her laughing again,” her mom said.
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And yes, there’s a new chapter in Lauren’s life. She met her current boyfriend on Tinder in February, and while she’s happy in her relationship, she’s in no rush to say “I do” again. “I honestly don’t know that I’ll ever get married again,” she said. “Right now, I’m just focusing on me, my kids, and my happiness.”
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Lauren’s story is a reminder that healing looks different for everyone—and sometimes, it looks like a wedding dress going up in flames.
What do you think? Is her fiery farewell empowering or too much? Share your thoughts with your friends—this one’s bound to spark a debate!
