Bride Wears Wedding Dress Passed Down for 7 Decades

[@2.fatducks]

how nice it must be to have a family that values tradition, let alone a family.

[@jaceyarlene6154]

Right I don’t even have a mother

[@jnita82]

Same here....

[@djjohnson5013]

Family isn't always blood relationship. 💕

[@Jibbie49]

@@jaceyarlene6154 My mother died from a heart attack, when I was a senior in high school, so I know how that is and not one kid had any sympathy for me, as one girl told me "What the hel# did you expect since she was 58 years old?" To a 17 year old that was ancient.

[@lostinwonderland9927]

@@Jibbie49 that’s so horrible

[@kk-xi8li]

I can't believe the dress hasn't been ruined after so many years and so many wears. I hope it continues to be passed down for many more generations. What a sweet tradition! 💖

[@cuprunnethover2509]

I do too! That is so awesome!

[@editsbykiarie]

@faria fara Exactly

[@isaiah3872]

@faria fara True but after so many hours at wedding receptions (assuming they had those) it's likely that it picked up stains here & there, and some stains don't come off easily or at all

[@andreafry3428]

Clothes were made properly then and what a beautiful dress it is !😍

[@DancingOnGlass89]

Guys there's garments that have been worn once and in worse condition than this dress. We could use the Marilyn dress as a for instance. It's been also kept in proper climate controlled rooms and hasn't survived as well. The sweating , movement etc each lady would have done. The cleaning of the garment for the next to wear also would cause stress as well. Yes it's only 8 times but just keeping it in that length of time in good condition is an insane feat.

[@Devina210]

What's even MORE amazing is that the dress does not look like it was ever altered to fit into contemporary styling. That being said, the style was pretty timeless. Great story!

[@guest_5992]

Yes. But somehow it looks different with each bride and fit each one. 💗

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

@Marilyn Willett I think so, too. The neckline looks different, and the sleeves just a bit, too.

[@annp.4574]

'Sisterhood of the Travelling Wedding Dress!' What a lovely tradition.😁

[@melissapate316]

Sounds like a movie!!!😊

[@marla591]

I smell a sequel!

[@pollyanna1112]

Brilliant comparison. I love the two movies “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants” and “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants II”. Such a good teen-movie about the evolving friendships of four girls with very different personalities and home life situations and aspirations, bound together by friendship and the wonder of the pair of jeans that fit all four girls perfectly, despite the fact that they’re all different body shapes and sizes. (Blake Lively (Bridget) America Ferrera (Carmen) Amber Tamblyn (Tibby) Alexis Beidel (Lena) with Jenna Boyd (Bailey) Michael Rady (Kostas) Leonardo Nam (Brian) & Blythe Danner (Greta - Bridget’s gran). I’ve probably watched both movies at least 4 times each.

[@pollyanna1112]

@@melissapate316 there is a movie named Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, which is the reference Ann P has highlighted in a very clever + witty comparison 😊 it’s a good movie too (there is a sequel to it as well)

[@cindyesplugas3735]

Lol

[@sooz9433]

Now THAT'S recycling!! Seriously what a beautiful tradition ❤️

[@sarthak9587]

@Channel Luis 2.0 Yes . But Recycling sounds poetic.

[@omniowl3515]

@Channel Luis 2.0 Reduce,Reuse,Recycle it’s all the same.

[@siobhanquinn4635]

Wedding dresses can be $500+

[@marla591]

Upcycling

[@PatinaEdochie]

Right this is a beautiful tradition 🥰

[@kbm875]

That is so Beautiful! Way to keep tradition and honor the family!

[@pepsico815]

My family's tradition is alcoholism

[@certifiedloser2112]

lol, same

[@MrMuaythai84]

racist family. no one married a black man

[@BeGioBijoux]

Can you imagine what it must be like to have a family Especially a family like that❤

[@reginafarias]

Oh, Gia, didn't you have a family? Your words make me sad.

[@MissTXTee]

I was thinking the same thing. Granted, every family has its issues, but they seem to be a loving family with beautiful traditions.

[@derrickjuinor]

This quote makes me a emotional person

[@ritzismynamo]

Right? I cant relate. I'm not even on speaking terms with my own mother. Smh. Sucks.

[@jnita82]

Family, Tradition, or Family Values... Never had any of that in my life

[@budredhead00twitchy]

The dress isn't my personal style, but the sentimental tradition is so beautiful! I hope they continue.

[@amremnant]

Yes, it's a nice tradition, but I wouldn't wear it. Maybe start a wedding jewelry tradition lol.

[@realmom9288]

I saw a show about the same thing but the youngest bride changed the look so it was more modern

[@MsVicki73]

I bet they changed into a more modern dress for the reception.. at least the more modern brides probably did. I'm willing to bet at least the last 2 who wore it did.

[@MAYBEE90]

@@MsVicki73 Yeah, I could see myself wearing it for the ceremony, but would want something more my style for the reception! But it is lovely that they have passed down this tradition!

[@janmcguire5268]

Oh, I love it!

[@debbiecooper1677]

I think this a wonderful way to keep the ladies with you. I hope many more get to wear it in your family

[@LV2UXO77]

And all the women in this family look stunningly beautiful in this precious wedding gown. What a touching and heart-warming story. Such a Blessing. ❣

[@alexramirez9589]

That is so beautiful. I love family traditions or hearing stories of items being passed down in the family. Makes for a stronger family ☺️

[@alos4025]

What a special tradition. And that dress really does look timeless!!

[@rainbowpandasays8851]

It’s pretty worn.😂

[@ElizabethRodriguez-tp3pn]

Can you imagine what the person who sat down to sew this particular dress feel if they knew what beautiful tradition this dress went on to be part of? 😯 It wasn't just used once and then put away, love it!

[@winging2458]

Geeze..... that one heck of a "good luck" charm for that family!!! Congratulations to all of them‼️

[@pequena_ninera]

That is so cool that the dress has been handed down the generations. I hope it continues to go on. It's such a nice tradition.

[@xgamesrox]

There was no way that I could have fit into my mother's wedding dress, even if I wanted to wear it. My mom is 5' 2'', while I am 5' 5''. I also weighed a lot more when I got married than when she got married. It's amazing to me that all these women were around the same height/weight when they got married.

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

Same for me, my mother was 5 ft and I am 5 ft 8, her dress was tea length and would have been too short.

[@Carmen0777]

Timeless and beautiful tradition!

[@kiragoldy4615]

Wow! This is so beautiful. ♥️ That dress holds 7 beautiful marriage stories!

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

Such a beautiful tradition. It must be an honour to wear this dress ❤

[@tinaurie1]

Aww what a beautiful family heirloom, may that last for more generations

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

This is incredibly wholesome! I love this and I think ot would be awesome if more people had hand-down traditions like that.

[@greenisnice9345]

0:20 Buddy..... it's not JUST $100 during 1950. $100 in 1950 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $1,228.93 today, an increase of $1,128.93 over 72 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 3.55% per year between 1950 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 1,128.93%.

[@Viren21]

Does it include also the repairs that needs to be done? Or it doesnt affect the price?

[@greenisnice9345]

@@Viren21 No, because we're strictly stating about the price of the dress when bought, and compared to today. Anything extra would be in another account. Not the same.

[@LaineyBug2020]

That's a gorgeous dress for 100, even in the fifties!

[@staringcorgi6475]

That’s worth about a grand today

[@ennvee1989]

Let's be honest, the dress is hideous. But the tradition is lovely.

[@joanalorenzo6949]

Ma'am that dress is an eyesore. However, he tradition is beautiful.

[@johnnyjoestar5193]

Ngl all the white dresses on weddings look the same to us guys so you don't even gotta worry about it looking good or bad....

[@lostinwonderland9927]

@@johnnyjoestar5193 speak for yourself

[@tarae5380]

This was awesome. It's been a long time since I've heard something so wholesome is this. It definitely made me smile.

[@juliemartinify]

It's a beautiful dress. Elegant enough to fit the trends throughout the decades

[@bbsclosetcreations]

I wore my mamas wedding dress to my wedding so maybe one of my nieces will be the 3rd generation to wear it and so forth . Its truly special and such a gift to have been able to fit into my mamas dress . Its something I will remember forever 🙏🏽❤

[@davisjoseph7]

It's surprising that the same dress fitted properly on all the women.

[@cee_el]

That was my first thought too

[@Amarapoststuff]

This is the ultimate wedding dress, beautiful and elegant with memories

[@KrowTheGreat]

And the flowers were something New and how cool of a tradition, feels like the lady with the Wedding Dress From her Grandma to her mom to her, Times a thousand

[@guest_5992]

A close family---- can't get any richer than that. 🥰 love all the names & dates on the dress ❤

[@nostalgio697]

Very beautiful tradition. That's the kind of stories that we need to hear those days.. something to put a smile on your face.

[@rickyshaw1617]

This is so emotional. The style of dress doesn't matter. The happiness ina married life with your significant other matters the most

[@guest_5992]

The dress represents value, family, tradition. Everything you need for a life long marriage. ❤

[@RoccosVideos]

They said it costs just $100 in 1950. That’s $1,228.93 today. However I think it was worth it.

[@Michelle-gy2qy]

Price per wear. Definitely been worth it.

[@tamarasmith9060]

Sweet story. Never would've worked in my family though, as there was/is such variety in body size & height. No way we could all wear the same dress unless it was a giant sized mumu & the shorter ones would have to tie it up with a belt to not trip over the hem. 😂

[@socialjusticemode9679]

Mumu 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@prettyprimarina]

😂😂😂

[@johanna2690]

We have a christening gown that is passend down. But it also had to be let out for my cousin 😅

[@jliz1926]

This is truly beautiful. So many dresses get put in a box, never to be used again.

[@deniseeulert2503]

My family doesn't have a dress like that but we do have a cake topper. It was first used on a cake celebrating the 65th anniversary of my great grandparents, It's been on a total of fourteen wedding and anniversay cakes since. My parents had it three times, wedding, 50th and 60th anniversary and most recently for my sister's 40th anniversary.

[@AC-qi9wo]

Wow, that's really neat too I like that idea very much.

[@deniseeulert2503]

@@AC-qi9wo Thank you!

[@Former_Pastor]

@@deniseeulert2503 that's some longevity

[@bobwishart8780]

@@Former_Pastor …..l hope your name doesn’t define your position… lift up your tired hands , stand up on your shaky knees….encouragement from the book of Hebrews.

[@caytestevens2465]

That's lovely. We got to have my Nan & Pop's cake topper from about 1939 on our 2001 wedding cake. I must find out who looks after it. I know some cousins have used it too.

[@LutherAEvans]

That is so cool! This should be more commonplace, a wedding dress that stays in the family.

[@bonniegierach5027]

I wore my mom’s dress, and one of our daughters wore it too.❤️

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

The brides who wore that dress saved a lot of money & that dress held up really well

[@annhans3535]

I was wondering about how long the marriages last. It's good to hear that they all had long happy marriages and wishing that Serena's marriage would be happy and long too.

[@danni1993]

What a beautiful story.🥰 I hope it goes on forever. ❣

[@saveassange8043]

All the brides look beautiful in it too. 😊

[@lovedaybebe5881]

So wholesome and such a beautiful tradition 🙏

[@somestormcloakwithanarrowo4671]

Imagine her son/daughter asking why her, her mom, grandma, great grandma, and those before her wore the same dress on their wedding

[@almeme9017]

Sometimes when my moms not home, I like to lay down in my moms garden and pretend to be a carrot

[@BeeTeePee]

​@@almeme9017 I appreciate this comment. thank you.

[@thegamingwolf5612]

@@almeme9017 same

[@JamesWayabilatv]

Love that all the ladies have warm and happy marriages

[@shelia95]

Wow! That's quality Fabric. May the 👗 keep giving, it still looks amazing. 👰

[@gothlizzie1665]

I love that they have their names in it so cute

[@karenmbbaxter]

I am cool with this AS LONG as the brides want to wear that dress.......I am neither my mom's height or weight so I have never been able to wear anything she had like a wedding dress......The family also needs to be understanding to any woman in the family who wants another wedding dress and that the dress isn't forced onto them is all.

[@saveassange8043]

Absolutely stunning dress! ❤

[@canderson8533]

Wow, beautiful...and imagine, all the family and generations still sharing traditions...and still speaking to each other. Respect, and envy...

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

This is a beautiful tradition and and excellent way to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! ♻️❤😍 This family has values and it shows!

[@staringcorgi6475]

It’s nice that a $1000+ dress is still being used

[@NintenGamer]

$100 dress

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

That is a beautiful tradition!😭💘

[@firefly2508]

So sweet, and no one altered it. That's awesome!

[@joyandpeacefullaughter5307]

So sweet but can't be me. imagine how they'd treat the daughter who refuses to wear the dress? 😂

[@Ash_Queen16]

Glad KZbin recommended this to me. This is so sweet!

[@Happy-es3gl]

Two words can describe that dress “VERY old”

[@louisasevier1034]

That's so sweet!! In my family a little bit of fabric from the mother's wedding dress is sewn into the lining of the daughter's wedding dress.

[@GodLovesYouAllTheTime]

Dang I wish I even had a mom and grandmothers who loved us. Mom skipped out on my dad and I when I was 8. What a blessing to just have a family in general.

[@lindseyp1664]

I’m sorry that your mom did that to you. You deserve so much better. Do you have a good relationship with your father?

[@myownlilbubble]

The dress made in satin and had timeless design.🤩

[@iceman6518]

Good for all the long marriage and that blessed dress. Cheaper to keep her.

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

This is such a beautiful tribute to their ancestors

[@sburris65]

What a stunningly beautiful gown.

[@iyanubanks100]

That’s a beautiful tradition ❤

[@GargiJD]

How amazing and so heartwarming❣️ my daughter also wore my wedding dress. What’s remarkable about this family though is that they ALL fit into the dress! 👏🏼

[@cindy1568]

This has to be one of the coolest stories I've heard in 60 yrs

[@ForMySoulSistas]

That's a beautiful legacy that seems to keep marriages in this family strong

[@robertbeining141]

What a beautiful story!

[@Orpilorp]

What a beautiful story! I'm so happy for all of you.

[@CheeseOnTop2007]

I wish we had family traditions like these ❤

[@mariegarner8770]

Yay top 73 and top 22 likes and comments. Love this content. Best to all her family.

[@marymary5494]

Fabulous, such a classic gown.

[@laurenk.7325]

Now that's really lovely to watch and share with my Daughter. ("Fingers Crossed" 🤞) We'll begin a similar tradition, when the time is right. 😉 (**❣️U babygirl**) Thank you for sharing such a blessed tradition with us all!

[@adamstl314]

Nothing better than family traditions.

[@Nicki9202]

That is such a beautiful tradition for a family to have

[@iflip_pizzas5539]

Wow, this should be a book

[@Archiezetter]

Please tell me your being sarcastic

[@jokutyyppi4226]

That no one would read

[@ari1758]

What would the book be about? Tf? Least interesting book ever it’d be about 2 sentences

[@nazomius7033]

😂

[@javiruiz9993]

How nice keeping it in the family. God bless them.

[@carmelaszymanski8104]

I wanted to wear my moms.. So happy YOU passed Grace on

[@nw4978]

Very very sentimental story! Love it

[@lauren25487]

I’m more surprised that 8 women were all able to fit in the same dress despite it being a 50s idea of what a woman should be shaped like.

[@pinaylifeinamerica1341]

wow it doesnt look the same to each bride! so fantastic to see!

[@dominiquecruz7]

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Wedding Dress

[@Sanfranshelley]

Talk about sustainability, they were ahead of time! lol. That's a very special bond, that they all wanted to wear it with pride, so sweet.

[@alberta2]

What an amazing and Heart warming Story.👏😎😀

[@PrettyPrincessDiariesXO]

What a beautiful traditon! I hope more people start reusing and repurposing items.

[@queenfashion5426]

Wow that’s the most amazing dress story I ever heard !!!!

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

It's a beautiful wedding dress

[@gumbly4174]

I don’t normally care for tradition. It’s just peer pressure from dead people. But this is really cool and a good way to save money.

[@robertdozier9481]

May God continue to bless their lives and their families 🙏

[@Comeatmebro-f4f]

That’s a nice way to celebrate it, I thought that they did a good thing, I noticed the dress was a littler yellow, that shows how long it been passed down

[@bigwilliamxo]

The sisterhood of the traveling wedding dress.

[@opheliawinfrey9501]

Yep 👌🏼😂

[@lilliekjordan7444]

BEAUTIFUL ❤️

[@stephaniefoster1964]

That's so sweet, and it's actually a pretty dress.

[@ashleyh.2178]

It is very sweet tradition but if my mom approached me I would be like no thank you…

[@joyandpeacefullaughter5307]

Same

[@hollymerchant9550]

Lovely story.. Lovely tradition..

[@jurnee-y]

I would be that family member that would be like nah I’ll skip and get a new dress 😅

[@JoJo-gi9gw]

HOW BEAUTIFUL . ALL LOOKED GORGEOUS. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@funkymonkey8308]

Beautiful tradition ❤️

[@RoccosVideos]

They definitely got a lot of bang for their buck. What a cute tradition. Hopefully it brings the new bride luck and happiness.

[@rjchavers9267]

So lucky to have that wonderful tradition.