I always thought that there’s a reason for everything.
When we got engaged, we had agreed that it would not be a lavish wedding. We had a budget for every aspect and same goes with the wedding gown. I specifically prayed for the amount that I could afford. I wouldn’t go anywhere beyond that. And lo and behold! We found a couturier who gave us the exact amount I had prayed for! I was overjoyed!
And then I got the gown…
It wasn’t what I was expecting. It didn’t fit well even after numerous adjustments. I was really frustrated and told myself that I WILL NOT WEAR THAT GOWN!
After much thought, I considered wearing my sister’s gown she wore on her wedding. It fit me perfectly and I loved it! And that’s what I wore on my wedding.
What happened to my first gown? It was just lying inside its box.
2 years after during a retreat, I was having a conversation with a friend and she said they were looking for people who could donate wedding gowns for a mass wedding that would be held in a few weeks. I was thrilled! I said I had an unused gown I could give her. She was really happy!
Then 2 months after I hosted another mass wedding and one of the brides’ gown was very familiar. Oh, it was my first gown!
Looking back at that series of events, I realized that God does not waste any experience. For me 2 years ago, it was a waste of money to have a wedding gown made and not use it. But now, I realized that God had orchestrated that instance so I would be able to share that gown to other brides.
Isn’t God amazing???
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Amazing God!
and amazing write-up, here, Vivee =)
Thank you, Joni poni!
That’s so cute! I love your wedding dress!
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Thank you!! =D
That’s so amazing! How special!
God is so amazing! We just have to surrender all the time! =)
Hi Viviene ,
I love your wedding dress… It’s simple but elegant looking. That’s what I like in my wedding… Love your post too… Thanks for posting. Got some ideas here….
Ali
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Thanks Ali!! Thanks for dropping by… =)
How neat that God found a way to use you to bless others through your dress. I love how He makes something special out of something discarded. A great object lesson here! Blessings, Viviene!
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Thanks, Renee! We have such a marvelous God!!
That was really an amazing idea! Actually, most people are not like this, being resourceful and useful of things that can’t be used already..
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Thanks for dropping by, Karminn. I can’t thank God enough for the lessons He gives daily! =) It is a good reminder that God is in control of everything no matter how small we think it is =)
How cool that your dress was able to be used and loved!!
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It was such a blessing! =)
That dress is gorgeous!
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Thanks.. Now looking at it.. I think the dress is nice.. =)