A woman wore her mother-of-the-groom dress to the grocery store after the coronavirus prevented her from showing it off

Samantha GrindellApr 24, 2020, 20:42 IST

Ann Emge wore her mother-of-the-groom gown to the grocery store, gas station, and even the airport where she works.Ann Emge

Ann Emge's son was supposed to have a 200-guest wedding on March 28, but he and his wife decided to have a small ceremony with 12 people as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
A week before the wedding plans changed, Emge joked on Facebook that she would wear her mother-of-the-groom gown to the grocery store if the wedding didn't happen.
Emge followed through on her promise, wearing the gown to the grocery store, gas station, and even the airport where she works.
"It's just been a fun experience," Emge told Insider of people's responses to the dress. "It's been a blessing for me to share the joy with other people about their marriage."
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"It's been a blessing for me to share the joy with other people about their marriage," Emge said of the attention she's received for wearing her gown.

Emge has been glad to share news of her son's marriage. Ann Emge

The couple will have another wedding reception over the summer. Ann Emge

Emge posed in the airport. Ann Emge

Emge wore the gown to work. Ann Emge

Emge also posed outside with the gown. Ann Emge

Emge wore the gown around town the day after the wedding. Ann Emge

Emge joked about wearing her dress to the grocery store. Ann Emge

Emge's neighbors celebrated the newlyweds. Ann Emge

The couple had to postpone their large wedding. Ann Emge