The dress\u2019s timeless journey persisted with the next generation as Sue Stoneberg, Adele\u2019s daughter, adorned it for her walk down the aisle in 1982, paying homage to the dress and her profound connection with her mother.<\/p>\n
In 1990, Carol Milton, Elly\u2019s daughter, chose to wear the dress for her marriage to Lawrence Zmuda. Carol\u2019s decision was unwavering, driven by her deep admiration for the women who had worn it before her<\/p>\n
\u201cI never gave it a second thought to get any other dress than the one I had,\u201d Carol expressed. \u201cIt was just I loved my aunts, my mom, my cousin. It was just sort of like, \u2018I\u2019m wearing what they wore.\u2019 It just was not a decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following suit, Jean Milton, Carol\u2019s sister, embraced the family tradition, donning the dress the next year for her wedding to Tom Ellis. In February 2013, Julie Frank Mackey, Adele\u2019s niece and Sharon\u2019s daughter, added her personal touch to the dress, honoring her family\u2019s legacy with a ribbon hem and an open neckline.<\/p>\n
Ensuring its pristine condition for future generations, the women entrusted the dress to professional cleaners and meticulously stored it. Sharon took on the responsibility of preservation, utilizing her sewing skills.<\/p>\n
As Serena Stoneberg, Adele\u2019s granddaughter, exchanged vows with Chris Lipari in August 2022, the tradition persevered. The dress, rich with history and sentiment, symbolized the enduring strength and love that have bound the family for generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s just something like magic to it that it has looked good on every bride,\u201d Serena shared with Good Morning America<\/p>\n