CULPEPER, Virginia — When Becky Carey learned her father was losing his battle with prostate cancer, the bride-to-be reached out to her photographer before the engagement photo shoot and requested a change of plans.
Instead of posing with her fiance, Matt, Carey requested a photo shoot with her father.
She knew there was a chance he wouldn’t make it to the wedding and wanted to document their first dance.
When photographer Bonnie Turner learned that Carey’s father died late last month, she posted the images on Facebook and shared Carey’s emotional request to her.
Here is a portion of Carey’s email:
Turner’s post was shared more than 33,000 times and has more than 4,000 comments. Many were from people who wanted to help pay for the engagement photos and the wedding. That’s when Turner decided to set up a GoFundMe page.
“Not only could they use the help with the wedding,” Turner wrote on the GoFundMe page. “Her darling mom who stood right by his side and cared for her husband for years, could use some relief with any kind of medical, funeral, and/or home expenses.
“Any help will be appreciated to this amazing family. Thank you for your sweet words, love and sincere hearts.”