Over 50 years ago, Millie Taylor-Morrison was a top model for a New Jersey, US, modeling agency. Now, age 86, Millie’s found fame once again as photos of her tying the knot last weekend have gone viral.
The stunning grandma didn’t only wow the internet with her gorgeous looks — she designed her beautiful purple wedding gown herself, too.
The photos of Millie’s big day have been liked and shared over 97,000 times, and this glam-ma has truly captured everyone’s hearts.
Her granddaughter, Khadija Elkharbibi, shared the images along with Millie’s story: “My grandmother was married to my grandmother for 41 years when he passed away. She found love again almost 25 years later and our family couldn’t be happier for her.
“She just turned 86 one week ago, and her new husband will be 86 in December.”
“This is a true testament that age is just a number and everyone can find love again.”
“Nana started the process in July with a clear idea in her head of what she envisioned herself looking like,” says Khadija, “She had one of her church members draw the dress, based off of her description of how she wanted it to look.”
“She then took the sketch to designer Marco Hall, who brought the dress to life.”
And Millie looked nothing short of fabulous.
“I hope I look half as good as her when I’m 86!” commented one person on the Facebook post.
In an incredible twist, Millie had actually known her husband-to-be, Harold Morrison, for six decades before they fell in love. He even attended her first wedding as a guest.
Millie cared for Harold while he was ill, driving him to church and eventually moving in with him. When he was healthy again, they decided to get married.
“I cannot put it into words,” said Millie, “I feel so blessed.”
“She is absolutely thrilled and very grateful and humble,” said Khadija of her grandma’s new-found fame, “She never intended any of this to happen.”