Right after World War II, Ruth Crawford recalls, big weddings were a rarity for Americans. That's when she married the love of her life, but never got to wear a gorgeous dress.

The 70-year-old widow was still wishing she had gotten to try on wedding dresses, when an organization called Second Wind Dreams made a proposal.

The group, which has granted thousands of wishes for elderly people, brought Ruth's dream to life at a David's Bridal shop recently.

Her family and friends surprised her in the waiting room and cheered as Crawford chose her favorite gown.

"When I saw myself in the mirror, I couldn't believe that that could be me," she told NBC News' TODAY show.

You can help fund dreams for seniors too. Visit their website at www.secondwind.org.

(WATCH the touching video below)

The 70-year-old widow was still wishing she had gotten to try on wedding dresses, when an organization called Second Wind Dreams made a proposal.

The group, which has granted thousands of wishes for elderly people, brought Ruth's dream to life at a David's Bridal shop recently.

Her family and friends surprised her in the waiting room and cheered as Crawford chose her favorite gown.

"When I saw myself in the mirror, I couldn't believe that that could be me," she told NBC News' TODAY show.

You can help fund dreams for seniors too. Visit their website at www.secondwind.org.

(WATCH the touching video below)

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