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Marianne Baumgarten always dreamed of being a flower girl, but as a child she never got the chance. Catching measles just before a wedding she was supposed to be in at age 8, Marianne thought her dream would never come true.<\/p>\n

Decades later, Marianne\u2019s wish became possible when she met Elizabeth Judd, who helped her with groceries during the COVID pandemic. They became close friends, and Marianne gave Elizabeth advice about parenthood as she prepared to start a family. When Elizabeth had a daughter and began planning her wedding, she invited Marianne to be part of the day in a way she never expected. At 88, Marianne walked down the aisle with Elizabeth\u2019s daughter, creating a joyful and meaningful moment. Marianne’s story was recently featured on CBS, sharing a heartwarming experience that touched many, including our team.<\/p>\n

Nearly 80 years later, being part of Marianne\u2019s dream coming true was a special reminder of why weddings are so meaningful to us.<\/p>\n

Read the full story featured on CBS here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n

Being part of this day as photographers was incredibly special. Capturing Marianne\u2019s smile and the genuine joy between friends reminded us why we love what we do. These moments\u2014full of emotion, connection, and history\u2014are what make weddings unique, and it\u2019s an honor to preserve them for a lifetime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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