Alexis Lushia-Schwartz, who works for a financial technology company in Chicago, wore a white bathing suit with “bride” emblazoned in gold letters. Her friends’ bathing suits were black and said, “bride squad.” Their matching sun hats had their names inscribed in cursive letters. Other boats, recognizing the occasion, honked their horns and congratulated Ms. Lushia-Schwartz on what they believed to be her upcoming wedding. Bachelorette parties traditionally occur before the wedding. But Ms. Lushia-Schwartz, 37, was married in August 2020 in a 10-person backyard ceremony at her aunt’s house in Bloomfield, Mich.“I wore my wedding ring and band all weekend, so I think people were slightly confused,” she said.

Source: New York Times May 26, 2021 19:41 UTC