In a bizarre news story that captivated the attention of people across the world, a woman in the UK decided to marry a tree in a park. Kate Cunningham, a mother of two, abandoned her boyfriend and children to become one with nature. She celebrated her first wedding anniversary with the tree and often visits it, considering it her “special husband”.
In September of last year, the British media reported on the wedding of Kate Cunningham to a tree in Rimrose Valley Park, Merseyside. A year later, Kate and her tree husband celebrated their first wedding anniversary, drinking champagne and raising a toast to their love.
Kate visits her tree husband five times a week and always puts her “special husband” first. Despite her son’s embarrassment, Kate insists that trees must be a priority and that marrying a tree is one of the wisest decisions she has ever made.
Kate said, “Trees will always take priority, they help us breathe. I think marrying a tree is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” She feels more confident and fulfilled since her “marriage” and even changed her name to reflect her love for the tree.
Kate’s idea was inspired by activists in Mexico who have organized similar weddings to raise awareness of illegal deforestation and land exploitation. Kate hopes that her actions will draw attention to the campaign to save Rimrose Valley Park from being destroyed to build a road.
Although the new road will reduce traffic congestion from Rimrose Valley to the port of Liverpool, local residents fear that it will damage the park and cause other traffic problems such as air pollution and noise pollution.
Kate Cunningham’s story of marrying a tree in a park is both strange and inspiring. Her love for nature and her desire to protect the environment is admirable. Although her actions may seem unusual to some, they have drawn attention to the importance of preserving natural spaces.