My wedding gown

A couple weekends ago, my Matron of Honor was amazing enough to host an engagement party for P & I. She was travelling into town from a few hours away, and My Maid of Honor was flying into town from Washington, DC. Clearly, it was the perfect time for me to try on dresses for them, and also for them to try on bridesmaids dresses. I'm just at 6 months out from my wedding, so we need to order ASAP!

Well, we went to a lovely bridal shop here in town and we started trying on dresses for me. The girl helping me was super nice and listened to what I said I want, and my concerns about flattering my figure. She totally heard me and brought me the most amazing dress, and then even brought me a sash from a different designer to add to the dress to give it the empire effect I wanted, as well as make it one-of-a-kind. I was sold on the spot. The store then took me to an area to try on different jewelry, veils, headpieces, etc with the dress. It was amazing getting all dolled up for this, and way more fun than I thought... but, I was trying not to get too excited, because the dress & sash were way out of my price range. However, the sales girl said "let me see what we can do for you." I didn't have high hopes, but when she returned, I was presented with an offer I couldn't turn down. If I was willing to purchase the specific dress I tried on (the one used as a sample), I could take it home that day for over 50% off the price tag! I almost hyperventilated. It now put the dress in my dress range, and saved me the agony of hoping my dress came in in time to get alterations prior to my wedding. I couldn't believe it. The dress was a NEW sample. There are no dirt stains on it, no torn lace, no make up stains on the inside, nothing. It looks incredible. So now, I have it hanging in my guest bedroom and sometimes I go lay in there and pull out the dress and just look at it and daydream. :)

So glad my MOH's made me try on dresses!! Of course, the jewelry was another story -- still ridiculously expensive from the bridal shop, but I have a solution... stay tuned for a future blog to find out :)