Natalie Browning, a 24-year-old from Virginia, was excited to marry the love of her life, Cooper Browning, in June 2021.
The only problem on the big day was when Natalie learned her grandfather couldn’t make it.
Her grandfather Nelson May is 94 years old and lives in Florida.
Just two weeks before Natalie’s wedding, he suffered a stroke that prevented him from traveling.
“My dear grandpa was so excited to dance with me at my wedding and was heartbroken when he found out two weeks before medical issues prevented him from coming.”
That’s when she decided to take the wedding to him!
A month after her official wedding, Natalie put her wedding dress in a pink fabric bag and bought a plane ticket from Virginia to Florida.
She documented her 800-mile journey in a video, which she later shared online.
All her efforts paid off when Natalie met up with her grandfather and enjoyed a “first dance” right there in his living room.
For months he was so excited to dance with me on my wedding night and I’m so glad I was able to give him that experience. I don’t get to see him often, so it was a really special day.