Comments on: Wedded to art: Jennifer Hoes, the woman who married herself

By: Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:01:32 +0000

Jennifer Hoe: I married myself on April 3, 2008 and had an informal ceremony by myself and have a framed wedding picture of myself naked, my wedding vows and a kissing mirror. After I framed the picture I said my vows, looked at my naked picture and kissed my lips on the mirror. The picture is hanging in my bedroom, and I have not shown the picture to anyone. I just cover it if anyone comes in my room. My wedding ceremony was private and personal. I just found out today that you married yourself also. The reason why I married myself was I never belonged to another person and I do everything myself. I bought my condo myself, I pay my bills, I work full-time, I have three cats, I clean my house, prepare my meals, and I am in love with my own body. So, I thought it was the thing for me to do, so I did. At least I know that someone else did the same thing. I told a few friends that I married myself, however I did not tell my relatives due to religious reasons of it being against the Bible because the Bible states it is between a man and a woman. Nobody can loves me as much as I do. Today’s date is Saturday, November 8, 2008

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:48:31 +0000

I am a fine art student and I am interested in the piece you have created using nipples. Why did you create this piece? whats the story behind it? what are you trying to express? are they casts of real nipples? I am working on a piece using casts of my nipples and casts of my children’s mouths, the mouths I have fed. I once got engaged to myself! perhaps it is an artistic thing :) Love your work.

By: Jennifer Hoes

Jennifer Hoes — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:52:08 +0000

Marrying yourself is any ceremony by your choice and wishes, in respect to your surrounding. We embrace, without questioning, ceremonies which are developed BY PEOPLE, centuries ago. Why not to design your own! Crucial part of the deal concerning marrying yourself, have it your way!

By: DarkestMaiden

DarkestMaiden — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:08:02 +0000

How can I go about marrying myself aswell?

By: W. E. Todd

W. E. Todd — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:02:45 +0000

Narcissism. Look it up.

By: Celena

Celena — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:24:40 +0000

I feel the marriage ceremony is fantastic. We are all partner people..w/o each other how can we make it all come together. Yet without ourselves, we are nothing. Loving oneself is the single most important thing one must do. When loving oneself, that is how you can come to love and have compassion and understanding for others. (Love ones neighbor as thyself). How can you love others if you hate yourself? Many are just mirrors of your own self-portrait..so if you think others are stupid and you hate them, how do you really feel about yourself?
Kudos to Jennifer, although there are many women who have taken this first step to a fulfilling life, as well as quite a few men. Its nice to see it happen more often and everyones way is unique.

By: Yvette

Yvette — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:05:10 +0000

Sorry – I made a mistake and mixed you up with the american woman. Nonetheless. I still support you and Gayle and am joining the Commited to Myself club.

By: Yvette

Yvette — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:01:42 +0000

Hi Jennifer I am soon to be 40 and had just started talking about having a ceremony for myself at my party in March and then caught your show on Rachel Ray. And I got emotional because you were doing and expressing exactly my wishes and plans for my 40th party. Missed the actual episode where you had the ceremony and sitting here now on Xmas eve waiting forever for it to download. Congratualtions to you! I am honestly happy for you. My ring will have engraved – you are born from the love of thousands. my daily mantra.
All the best to you in all of your life endeavors.
Yvette

By: jennifer hoes

jennifer hoes — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:29:49 +0000

David, you’re welcome.

By: David

David — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:23:48 +0000

Jennifer, I’m glad Karl introduced us to your work. It makes me laugh and think. And the objects you create are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your images and thoughts with us.