Rachel Cohen trying on her mothers wedding dress.Photo:Courtesy of Rachel Cohen
Courtesy of Rachel Cohen
1994 is the new 2024 for bride Rachel Cohen!
In July, the fashion blogger posteda videoto TikTok trying on the dress her mother wore at her wedding thirty years ago.
“My mom’s wedding dress has been packed up since ‘94. Today we finally opened it. I have been dreaming of this day since I was a little girl." Cohen wrote amidst a backdrop of her and her mother, Liz, opening up the gown. My mom was THE most beautiful bride."
Liz Cohen and husband at wedding.Courtesy of Rachel Cohen
In the emotional video, Cohen’s mom can be seen fastening the back of the gown on her daughter.
“I was not expecting for this experience to be as emotional as it was. The fact that I am all grown up and getting married is just insane,” Cohen gushed.
As for her plans to wear the dress on her wedding day, Cohen says the design is a work in progress, “I am wearing the dress, but repurposing it. I haven’t decided exactly what I will do as I have to see what is possible. I will either wear it to my welcome party or for the reception. I absolutely love my mom’s gown, but I wouldn’t describe it as me so I am going to make it more me.”
Liz Cohen and her grandmother.Courtesy of Rachel Cohen
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Cohen went on to reflect how wearing her mother’s wedding dress pays homage to her late grandmother.
“My Grammy planned my parent’s entire wedding and obviously helped with the dress. She is no longer here with us, but I always hoped that she would be here for my wedding. This small decision doesn’t make up for it, but it sure adds something special.”
The video concluded with a close up of Cohen trying on the dress and smiling enthusiastically in the mirror.
Rachel Cohen in her mother’s wedding dress.Courtesy of Rachel Cohen
“It wasn’t until I got home and edited the video did I get extremely emotional. I was hysterical after watching it fully edited with the music- it’s just all so crazy. Life is crazy!”
source: people.com
