There are sure-fire ways to make someone run away on a first date. Repeatedly mention your ex, say 'I love you' and perhaps talk about your ultimate wedding song. Or, better yet, show up in a wedding dress.

Swiping right on Tinder is always a gamble but UK comedian Laura Bubble has become the queen of off-putting first impressions by turning up to her dates wearing a wedding dress. And we aren't talking the kind of sleek and minimalist gown worn by Olivia Palermo on her big day either, but the full meringue with veil.

UK Comedian Laura Bubble attends Tinder dates in wedding dress. Credit:Laura Bubble/ Twitter

The sight of Bubble in bridal regalia caused one date to say 'I'm not doing that, sorry' and another to dash away after one glimpse. All her matches were confused but Bubble gave big kudos to one date, Phillip, who continued their movie date even after realising he had been royally punked.

While the comedian wanted to prove that pranks can be harmless when the prankster is the butt of the joke, her ultimate goal was to encourage donations and raise awareness for charity Stand Up for Cancer.