WATERBURY, Conn. ― They were the kind of tears only a proud mother could shed.
As Erica Raimo, 17, tried on her prom gown last Sunday in a dressing room, her mother, Natasha, couldn't wait for her to come out.
"I never had a prom
Cocktail dresses," she said anxiously, keeping an eye on the door.
"So I always wanted her to be Cinderella."
Unable to resist, the mother slipped into the dressing room.
"Why are you crying, mom?" the Wilby High School student asked, as the two stepped out to look for a mirror.
"You look so beautiful," Natasha said, dabbing her eyes. "You look so grown up."
More than 50 local girls smiled, laughed and cried with the help of doting mothers and dozens of volunteers Sunday during the eighth annual Perfect Prom Project dress giveaway at Waterbury Youth Service System.
The teens spent the afternoon searching through the racks for their own dream gown, accessories and shoes. To polish it off
short prom dresses, students were also given flowers from O'Rourke and Birch Florist of Waterbury, jewelry donated by Heather Jones and makeup tips from Pam Sangster of Better Living LLC.
Once the girls picked their favorite gown, volunteers used sewing machines donated by Adam's Tailor Shop to make alterations.
"I've never met so many generous people. They just want to help you have the best night of your life," said Alyssa Hughes
Bridesmaid dresses, 18, a senior at Kennedy High School, as her sister, Briana
Formal dresses, 17, was fitted for her own dress nearby.
"We weren't going to prom," Alyssa said, adding that times have been tough for her family. "I know I can't always be picky and say, 'Mom I want this,' and 'Mom I want that,' so this is amazing."
Each girl had her pick from 300 designer gowns donated by Bridal & Formal Wear in Waterbury, Silver Lining Prom Dress Expo in Bridgeport
cheap short prom dresses, and Ragtime Boutique, Wedding Embassy and Great White Way Bridal Shop
cheap guest dresses, all of Watertown.
"It's worth it just to see their faces and know if we didn't do this, they wouldn't be attending prom
prom dresses," said Kathy Langdo
cheap prom dresses, assistant finance director for WYSS. "It just makes you feel so good ... prom is an experience in life that shouldn't be missed."
She said this is the largest year yet, with more dresses and more girls than ever before. This is also the first time the event has been held at the organization's new location at 83 Prospect St.
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But all that may have been lost in the moment Sunday, as girl after girl came out of the dressing rooms glowing.
"It really is a blessing," said Cynthia Davidson of Waterbury.
She said her daughter, Tory, 17, will graduate this year from Waterbury Arts Magnet School. She'd already picked out a light blue, strapless dress and a matching clutch.
"I thank them from the bottom of my heart," the mother said.
"This is the big one for her, and (the dress) has really made a good push toward making it a fun prom night."Topics related articles:
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