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Woman with Down syndrome fulfills dream of wearing wedding dress in Adana

17.05.2026 01:03 1 min 2 sources
Başak Gazetesi | Türkiye TUR + 1 more
Woman with Down syndrome fulfills dream of wearing wedding dress in Adana
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46-year-old Birdane Ateş, who dreamed of wearing a wedding dress, made her wish come true with the support of Sarıçam municipality and the Adana Caravan and Outdoor Sports Club. At the opening of the city's first caravan park, she appealed to the mayor, leading to a symbolic ceremony with a photo shoot and a convoy.

In Adana, Turkey, 46-year-old Birdane Ateş, a woman with Down syndrome, fulfilled her dream of wearing a wedding dress. This was made possible with the support of the Sarıçam municipality and the Adana Caravan and Outdoor Sports Club.

During the opening ceremony of the city's first caravan park, Ateş approached Mayor Bilal Uludağ with a request to organize a symbolic wedding. The mayor arranged the event: she had a dress fitting, a visit to the hairdresser, and a photo shoot, then arrived at the caravan park escorted by a gendarmerie convoy. A musical celebration was held for her and the guests.

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In Adana, a woman with Down syndrome had her dream of wearing a wedding dress come true

16.05.2026 Başak Gazetesi | Türkiye TUR

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