That dress was not THE dress, but THIS dress....well...

Okay. So a month ago I bought a dress. I was so shocked I actually chose one that I started to have second thoughts. Kyle was the only who saw the dress and I just didn't feel like I had enough time to ponder the dress, enough time to try on, enough belief in my decision. So, I went back. The dress shop was so welcoming and accommodating. "We want our brides to be happy," they said. So I scheduled another appointment, a last appointment - one to either affirm that I picked the right dress, or to exchange the dress I chose for a different one.

That appointment happened today!

I was so excited and had very high hopes. I didn't take Kyle with me this time (no offense to him, but that was a good choice.) Instead, Kyle's mom graciously drove up from Williamsburg and helped me pick out the perfect dress.The perfect - different and new, not-the-first - dress.

The first dress: all ivory lace, A-line, corset back, flower belt, sweetheart neckline, beading. It is a beautiful dress, but I was a bit concerned with the amount of work it needed. I hated the corset back and wanted to change that to a zipper and buttons. It needed to be taken in for sure and the bottom needed more crenaline (sp?). And the belt needed to be attached and a couple spots rebeaded. It was extremely pretty though.

The new dress: WOW. Gorgeous. A dress I probably never thought I could pull off, but on a whim, just asked to try it on and it is gorgeous. Fits me like a glove, a slightly tight glove so operation lose 5-10 pounds needs to go into effect soon. But here is the part I love - no alterations needed. No belt needed. It already has everything I could want. It has a wow factor, which will get to be a surprise for the lucky man. It isn't lace, but it has the essence of lace. It looks expensive, but the price tag left me with a little extra wiggle room for shoes and a gorgeous headpiece (both yet to be bought). I am so excited. Kathy and my consultant Judy were awesome. They encouraged me to get the dress I loved, not the one that I thought was the expected dress for my venue. I am so glad I listened. I can't wait to put it on again!!!


Oh and I am not going to show you my chosen dress, but here are a few pretty rejects... : )

I look like a mannequin.

I'm neck-strain cheesin it...but not the dress.

P.S. What do you think of a bird cage veil?