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88-Year-Old Fulfills Dream as Flower Girl at Wedding

12/2/2025

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Marianne Baumgarten, an 88-year-old Minnesota woman, fulfilled her lifelong dream of being a flower girl by walking down the aisle with Elizabeth Judd's daughter, Willa, at Judd's wedding.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baumgarten connected with Elizabeth Judd via the Nextdoor app for grocery help.
When Judd got married, she invited Baumgarten to walk down the aisle with her daughter, Willa.
Judd has expressed gratitude for the friendship.

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Story summary

Marianne Baumgarten, an 88-year-old Minnesota woman, fulfilled her lifelong dream of being a flower girl by walking down the aisle with Elizabeth Judd's daughter, Willa, at Judd's wedding.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baumgarten connected with Elizabeth Judd via the Nextdoor app for grocery help.
When Judd got married, she invited Baumgarten to walk down the aisle with her daughter, Willa.
Judd has expressed gratitude for the friendship.