Grandma Saves for 4 Years to Buy Granddaughter a Prom Gown - She Had the 'Most Beautiful' Dress at Prom

A high school student had social media users feeling emotional when she shared a now-viral clip showing how much her grandmother loved her. The teenager revealed how her grandmother selflessly sacrificed so she could have a particular item for her high school prom.

On February 24, 2023, Jayden Shatzer took to her TikTok account to show social media users that she had a grandmother, Kim, who knew no bounds regarding her grandchildren. The fun viral clip included the poster and her grandmother together.

The high school girl had social media users envious as she revealed that her grandmother had gone above and beyond to ensure she could attend her prom looking her best. The teenager was a student at Greencastle Antrim Senior High School.

In the post's caption, Jayden showed off when she encouraged other social media users to "get a grandma like mine." The caption included a smiley face emoticon with red hearts surrounding it, emphasizing how loved the teenager felt.

The poster's grandmother budgeted for years so her granddaughter could look extra special on her prom night. However, how she saved up was unique, and the total was impressive!

How Jayden's Grandmother Got Her a Prom Dress?

Jayden couldn't keep the moment to herself when she and Kim finally got to count the money she'd saved up for four years. Her TikTok clip, which received millions of views and thousands of comments, started with her explaining how her grandmother began saving pennies when she became a high school student.

The social media user's grandmother appeared smiling in the clip. Around them and at their feet sat several plastic and glass containers where Jayden's grandparent had been collecting the coins.

The duo had gone to the bank together to cash in the money. Her grandmother had gathered the money so she could buy Jayden a prom dress for her high school event, and at the bank, they recorded as they poured the pennies into a coin-counting machine.

The TikToker couldn't help but gush over her loving grandparent as they continued counting their change. Jayden laughed when she revealed that she and Kim jammed the coin-counting machine at one point but kept going.

As they patiently waited for the machine to count, the teenager noted how "cute" her caring grandmother was. The high school student's grandparents accumulated 35,700 pennies over the years.

On February 25, 2023, Jayden created a follow-up TikTok video where she shared that the total the coins came up to was $357. However, the bank took five percent of the money, meaning they left with $340, which was more than enough for her prom gown.

She also revealed that her grandmother wasn't aware she was being recorded for TikTok and was surprised by how the video went viral! Jayden didn't leave her followers hanging and posted another update about the dress.

Fans React to Jayden's Prom Dress and Kim's Generous Gesture

On May 7, 2023, Jayden returned to TikTok to update people curious to see what dress she bought with the savings her grandmother had gathered. She called her outfit the "penny prom dress" and showed a view of her wearing it at her high school prom.

Kim's granddaughter had no shame in showing off her seafoam-colored dress. The clip included several images of the high school student posing in different spots with the dress that had a thigh-length slit.

Although Jayden [Shatzer] probably enjoyed her high school prom with the help of her loving grandmother [Kim], in the caption of her last post, she revealed which part of the occasion she enjoyed the most.

In one of the pictures, she seemed to be on the dance floor of her prom event. Another photo showed her striking a pose in front of a tree as the cutout design of her dress was visible with crisscross strings that ended below her back.

Jayden also revealed the matching heels she got to go with the dress while posing with her prom date. Kim's grandchild appeared happy as she posed with a bouquet of flowers in front of a bench, and of course, she had a picture of herself with the person who got her the dress - her grandmother, writing:

"All thanks to Grandma Kim."

Some TikTok users who replied to the post included those who gushed over the gorgeous prom dress. One person described the gown as "so pretty," while someone else wrote:

"The most beautiful prom dress ever."

A third person thought Jayden was "lovely," as was the gown, before thanking the poster's grandmother on her behalf. Other people revealed that they also had the same dress, while other social media users focused on praising Kim for her loving act.

Someone touched by Jayden's viral clips replied to her first clip and said they wished their grandmother was still alive. A second person shared the same sentiment as the previous one, saying they wished they could get a grandmother like Kim, but sadly their own had passed.

A TikTok user was so touched by the post that they couldn't help but cry! The person shared how their own grandmother had done the same thing for them before passing on; sadly, they were in their sophomore year when they lost them.

Although Jayden probably enjoyed her high school prom with the help of her loving grandmother, in the caption of her last post, she revealed which part of the occasion she enjoyed the most. Kim's granddaughter confessed that her high school prom's "best part" was "leaving and going to Applebee's."

Pictures of Jayden's dress also made it to her Instagram and Facebook accounts, where she posed with her prom date in different positions. While her second and last TikTok videos also wracked up many views and comments, her first post had the most.

People seemed touched by Kim's gesture that spanned several generations. Jayden may keep her gown and one day pass it on to her own child and have it become a family heirloom in tribute to her grandmother's love.

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