After looking through dresses at a local boutique for a few minutes, I happened upon this dress. It was the first dress I tried on. I fell in love with it as I held up the bodice while the attendant laced the back. When I stepped out of the fitting room to show my mom she gasped and exclaimed, "That's it! That's the one!"

My new husband, Mark, and I were married in Las Vegas, Nevada, at an outdoor venue called The Grove. After the short ceremony and reception we traveled back to our hotel and strolled through the lobby. People mingling in the casino and waiting to check in clapped and shared their best wishes. One woman ran up to me and clasped my hand, congratulating us on our marriage. After she scooted away, I realized that there was a $100 chip in the hand that she embraced. When we realized this stranger had given us such a generous gift, we were not able thank her because she disappeared into the crowd.

Not only was I lucky to find this gorgeous dress on my first visit to a bridal boutique, this dress brought some new luck and wealth into our marriage! Thank you, Maggie Sottero!