The Heartbreaking Reason This Bride's 'First Look' Isn't With The Groom
October 26, 2017
"...she just cried to me about how much she wants to be able to dance at my wedding." Brittany shared.[rsnippet id="3" name="Article-Ad"] Knowing how important her grandmother was to her, Brittany knew she needed to do something memorable for the two of them. When a contest for a free photo shoot with Copper + Pine was brought to Brittany's attention, she quickly entered. And she won [caption id="attachment_40983" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Copper+Pine[/caption]
“After we won, my grandma and I were so excited and we talked about it every time we spoke, whether it was over the phone, through text or when we were together,” Brittany told HuffPost.RELATED: Husband Thinks They've Won Free Photoshoot, Then Finds Out He's A Daddy-To-Be Brittany talked with photographer, Mikayla, about her hopes for the photo shoot. They decided on a "first look" experience. They waited a few months for the Michigan weather to warm up and in June took to a beautiful field at sunset. [caption id="attachment_40973" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Copper + Pine[/caption] [/slide]
An Undeniable Bond
The pair started their session together by exchanging sentimental letters that they had written to one another. Only Brittany and her grandmother know what wisdom the letters held. But there is no doubt that they were full of love and memories! What they weren't prepared for was the tears that would come during their time together. [caption id="attachment_40980" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Copper + Pine[/caption]“They laughed together after reading their letters because all they had to wipe their tears were McDonald’s napkins from Brittany’s car,” Mikayla said.[caption id="attachment_40977" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Copper + Pine[/caption]
“I had them look at each other during one point in their session and asked what their favorite memory with the other was. Her grandma looked at her and said, ‘Probably this.’”[caption id="attachment_40975" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Copper + Pine[/caption]
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Grandma's First Look At Her Beautiful Granddaughter's Dress
After sharing their heart through hand-written letters, they each changed into their wedding outfits. The photographer instructed Grandma to close her eyes until she felt Brittany touch her. When the time came that Brittany reached out, the reaction from her Grandma was beautiful."Her grandma's reaction when she finally saw was the sweetest thing," the photographer Mikayla said in the post. "She just held her hands to her face. It was genuinely the most loving moment I've ever captured."[caption id="attachment_40978" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Copper + Pine[/caption] After seeing Brittany in her wedding dress, her Grandma was visibly moved. This moment meant so much to her.
"I have never become so choked up so often throughout a session. I couldn't believe how perfectly it all came together. These two are so dear to my heart and I am so thankful to have gotten to spend time with them both."[caption id="attachment_40974" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Copper + Pine[/caption] After the 'first look', the two then shared a special dance together to "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" by Martina McBride. The connection between Brittany and her Grandma shines through in their photos. Brittany shared some of her thoughts on why they are so close.
“She is someone I can go to about any situation and she tells me honest advice, not just what I want to hear. We both find so much joy in talking, because we are both talkers.”RELATED: 10 Times Where The Father Of The Bride Broke Down On His ‘Little Girl’s’ Big Day [caption id="attachment_40979" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Copper + Pine[/caption]
Brittany added: “My grandma has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that never ends and a heart as sweet as her soul.”[/slide]
Wedding Miracles
Thankfully, Ellen was able to be present on her Granddaughter's special day! They even were able to share a dance together at the reception! [caption id="attachment_40982" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Facebook/Brittany Marr[/caption]“That meant so much to me, because it meant so much to her,” Brittany told HuffPost. “I loved having her there and I am grateful God made that part of her plan to be able to be there.”[caption id="attachment_40984" align="aligncenter" width="864"] credit: Copper+Pine[/caption]
“Doctors gave her time and that time will never be enough,” Brittany told HuffPost. “But all I can do is cherish that time before it runs out. She takes it one day at a time, some days are better than others. She is in great spirits.”What a beautiful story of love. Praying for Ellen and the family as they navigate these hard times! h/t: Huffington Post YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Bride Chooses Her 89-Year-Old Grandma As A Bridesmaid
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A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
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