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Master June 2020

a successful, but emotional day.

Anna, on May 9, 2019 at 6:37 PM

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I found my dress today. Forgive my black bra and tan lines, the bodice is too big in the front and the back, but I can visualize the finished results..and I will love it once it's altered to fit. It will be two years August, since I lost my Mama. I went alone today because my best friends live out...
I found my dress today. Forgive my black bra and tan lines, the bodice is too big in the front and the back, but I can visualize the finished results..and I will love it once it's altered to fit.

It will be two years August, since I lost my Mama. I went alone today because my best friends live out of state.
I tried on three dresses and when I got each one on three of the consultants would gather and offer opinions. I only had one consultant, but the other two told me they felt drawn to come over.

I was having a hard time deciding between two dresses, so when I put this one on they decided to "jack me up. "

As soon as they did, I felt a sense of peace come over me and I knew my mama was there because I felt her presence. And I knew this was the one.

Just then all three of the consultants did like a little gasp and they each said did you feel that chill? So, I started to cry...my thoughts were confirmed. They each explained that they had a head to toe chill all of a sudden. I had felt it too. Kind of like a breeze out of nowhere.

Not sure if any one else believes in the afterlife, but I do.
I then explained about losing my Mama and how her birthday falls on Mother's day this year. And how much she would have loved seeing me trying on dresses.

Three complete strangers stood and cried with me. It made me feel less alone. It was truly a special moment.

My budget from my Fiancee was $1,200.
This dress was $1,300 I knew he would be ok with that, so I decided to look for a veil and belt somewhere else, although I loved them as a complete look.

I got to the register and much to my surprise was informed that this dress had just been marked down to $800 and I could get the dress, veil and belt for $1,200.
Looks like I was in the right place at the right time 👰❤😘




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156 Comments

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    Master June 2020
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    Thank you so much! I felt her love for sure❤
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    Thank you Lex! You are very kind!
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    Anna ·
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    Thank you Sharon!
    I think my mama arranged everything❤
    Your understanding made me cry again! Ty!
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  • Chloe
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    Beautiful!! I lost my mom 10 years ago when I was 16 and going through this process is so hard without them! There has been multiple times since we got engaged that I feel her here with me. Your sweet story really just hit me hard lol and now I’m sobbing, but they are happy tears! Congrats on finding your dress💕💕
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    That’s so awesome! Congrats on a great find:-)
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    Wow, you look stunning!
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  • Stephanie
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    OMG this is beautiful!!! You look great in that dress, definitely in the right place and right time! And I can totally relate to your encounter. My mom passed when I was 15, March 2007. And I went last March with my sister and grandma (her mom who has also passed this year in March) and I felt her while I was trying on dresses.
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    Hugs to you Chloe!
    It is just so hard without them, because we always need our Mama's.
    I'm so sorry you lost your Mother so young! You are a strong woman and I admire you!
    I'm sorry I made you cry, but I'm so glad they were happy tears!
    Thank you for sharing your story with me❤
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  • Cynthia
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    Stunning!!!
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    Thank you!
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    You are too kind! Ty!
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    Oh ! You were so young when you lost your Mom! Bless you!
    I'm so glad you felt your Mom around you when you were trying on dresses!
    I'm sorry you lost your Grandmother, I'm guessing she helped to fill the void your Mom left in your life.
    I'm so sorrySmiley sad hugs to you.
    I pray that you feel both of them with you on your wedding day!
    Hugs to you! Thank you for sharing your story with me!
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    Thank you ! You are so kind.
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  • Kat_
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    This is all so beautiful 💗. I’m so happy for you 💗
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    Thank you so much!
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  • Stacey
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    Oh my gosh....I love that dress!!!!
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  • Meagan
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    Amazing. Your mom was definitely with you! My mother passed 3 years ago and this has been really tough without her. My aunts, her three sisters, have been standing in for her alot but it's not the same. I was at the store looking for picture frames to put her picture in at the reception and I was having such a hard time because I didn't want just her picture there I wanted her there. So after 3 stores and a million frames (that I'm sure were all fine but I hated) I picked up this super simple white wooden frame that looked like painted rustic drift wood (were having a beach wedding) as soon as I picked up the frame my mom's favorite song came on over the speakers and I knew she was there telling me it was ok and that this was the frame she would have wanted. I bought it and brought it home knowing that she was there and she was helping me through this hard time. My wedding is 22 days away and I'm nervous how the day will.go without her but I know she will be there with me just like your mom was there with you today!
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  • Nakea
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    Awww that dress is so pretty
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  • Chelsea
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    So happy for you! Beautiful dress and I’m sure your mama is so proud💜💜
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  • Erika
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    ❤️😍 Love this story, thank you for sharing!! It definitely had me tearing up. Congrats on finding such a gorgeous dress and special moment. You look beautiful!!
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