The proud father of the bride says his daughter’s wedding day was the best day of his life.
As for Harmon?
“My dad’s reaction was absolutely worth it all,” she said.
The bride and groom are now planning to keep the dress in their “man cave” basement along with their other Chicago Bears sports memorabilia. But if Benda gets his way, it won’t be the last time the dress is worn.
“For my 60th birthday on November 12 I’m taking her to the Bears/Packers game,” he said. “I’m hoping to get her in the dress again.”
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