I was interested in those adorable "mini bride" sessions where little girls wear their Mom's wedding dress, veil, jewelry for my own daughter; just to personally have these memories. I explained to my three year-old daughter that I needed her help taking pictures in Mommy's wedding dress, so I asked if she's be my "princess" so I could take pictures. She heard "Princess" and yelled, "YES!!! But I want to look like Elsa."
I didn't realize the "experience" I was about to create. I went through the back of my closet and found the shoes I wore on my wedding day. I pulled out my wedding day jewelry. I was telling her about my really pretty dress I wore when I married her Daddy. I told her little stories about how Mommy was nervous, and how Grandma and Aunt Lindsay helped Mommy get ready on her big day. I got to replay all those memories in my own head of that beautiful day, but I got to witness the magic in my own daughters eyes as I described my dress, as she saw my sparkly necklace and put it on and the second she put my wedding dress on-- the AMAZEMENT ... the "WOOOOOOW MOMMA!!" that happened. (I could tear up just thinking about her face at that moment!!)
My husband stopped by the park we were at, and snapped a billion pictures. He said it was crazy to see our little girl all dressed up as a bride! He kissed me and told me she looked as pretty as her Mom on our wedding day. She was beautiful. My baby-- In the dress that made me commit to forever in the first place.
I decided to hold these sessions, but I needed some "marketing material" so I posted on Buy/Sell/Trade. I had this OVERWHELMING response from women who wanted to memorialize this moment just as I did with my little one. I wanted all of these Mommies to experience this beautiful moment for themselves.
So, if the numbers pan out, I would have 50+ women who want to book this session. I want to make sure EACH of you get the experience of this session. So, I'm going to find time to book all of you. I'm going to add 2 sessions in August, 3 in September and 3 more in October. If anyone has a flexible schedule, I can meet during the week or in between my already booked appointments.
I didn't realize what an affect this would have on me. This was more than just "taking pictures."
So, if you can be patient.. I'll get you and all your kids booked for this session! I'm so so so honored to share this with you, and I'm so lucky to have the response that I did when I decided to set this up!
Looking forward to working with you and your little girls!!!!!!
-KS