This photo shoot has been in the planning for some time, as a grandparents love for their granddaughters. As I wait for the call, certain tasks had to be complete. First, they had to find grandma's wedding gown. This was no easy task. Grandma had the gown stored away for safe keeping — somewhere. Now, if they could only remember where that somewhere was. After many weeks and several attempts of looking high and low we still didn't have the gown. The search continued in and out of closets and drawers. Finally, THE wedding gown was found!
I could only imagine the joy and love the grandparents felt when opening that old tattered box from many years ago. Grandma and grandpa would be reminded of the emotions they felt the day they said, "I Do". Soon, they would see the beautiful vision of their small granddaughter slipping the gown over her head for the photo session they have been longing for.
I received the call that the elegant, old gown was ready! So, without hesitation, we set the date. Upon arriving for the session, we decided to start in the grassy area to the side of the road. The gown was revealed and it was absolutely spectacular! Grandma had gone completely out of her way to make sure every detail was precise -
from shoes, to flowers, to the beautiful veil she had once worn.
Grandpa decided to tag along to help in any way possible, and to be an assistant to all of our girls needs. But, I think more than anything, he wasn't going to miss seeing his gorgeous little granddaughter ("Curly Sue") in that special dress his bride wore so many years ago.
Now, I had met their beautiful Curly Sue on a few occasions, but this day there was something very magical and nostalgic about her. As she carefully slipped her grandmothers gown over her head, it was like it transformed her from a little girl to a very old soul.
As the session progressed, I could see the love that was shared so many years ago as these two became husband and wife. The memories flooded this wonderful couple's minds as they stood staring at their stunning granddaughter.
I could feel the raw emotion they felt, not only for each other, but for their sweet Curly Sue. Someday, her Prince will sweep her off her feet too and she will say, "I Do."