A Unique Wedding Story: From Prom to Nuptials
Kezleigh Peace always had a vision for her wedding day. When she was just 16, she fell in love with a black-and-cream corseted tulle dress while shopping for prom. Although her mother initially thought the £500 ($675) dress looked too “bridal,” Kezleigh knew it was special.
She trusted her instincts and bought the dress, even though her mom wasn’t entirely happy with the price. However, she was delighted that Kezleigh was so excited about it. “My mom wasn’t happy about the price of it, but she did love the fact my face lit up and I loved it so much,” she recalled.
Almost 13 years later, Kezleigh’s now-husband, Cameron Peace, proposed to her in June 2025. As they began planning their wedding, Kezleigh remembered that her teenage prom dress was still stored in the attic.
“As soon as we got engaged, I knew what I was wearing,” she said. “The dress was too beautiful just to wear it once. I’m glad that we saved it.”
Kezleigh proudly wore the dress as she said “I do” to Cameron, 27, on Feb. 21. The couple spent only £600 ($810) on their nuptials, focusing more on personal happiness than cost.
“On the day of my wedding, my mom managed to corset me in, but couldn’t secure one little popper, but I didn’t need it. I was so happy,” she said of her repurposed dress. “I always wear Converse [sneakers], so we both wore Converse as well. We were comfy and danced the night away.”
Her sneakers were part of a special collection, featuring white shoes with “love” written on the bottom. Cameron’s were black and white, matching their overall style.
Kezleigh emphasized that their big day wasn’t about money. She believes couples should do whatever makes them happy. “You can get married in a dress from Shein if you want to, and it will still be beautiful because it’s about you two and spending the day with the people you love,” she said.
She added, “I would say if you want to spend all that money, spend all the money you want to. … It’s your life and whatever makes you happy will make you happy, but you really don’t have to.”
As for what’s next for Kezleigh and Cameron, they are “settling” into their new house and plan to take a “big honeymoon” in Bali next year.
“You have the rest of your life as well. It’s not just about one day, it’s about building a future with your family,” she said.
Sharing advice for other brides, she added, “I would say don’t stress and just enjoy it and take it as it comes. It’s about the vibes. I just wanted to show you can do it for under a grand.”
