She is the moment Nothing could burst Val & Kenny’s “couple bubble” as they hit their golden hour stride with a Brockhampton first dance—slightly unexpected, fully theirs. Because as our groom puts it, “laughter cuts through the hard times.” So we already knew our latest Dream Dress Giveaway bride would be fun, but we didn’t anticipate the beaming ray of excitement and gratitude we’d meet in Valerie. The Long Game Valerie is the kind of person you understand best through the people who have...

Jessica is planning her wedding while navigating Multiple Sclerosis, health challenges, and personal goals. For her, walking down the aisle is not a small detail. It is a moment she deeply hopes to experience.

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