Saturday was a big day for the ladies of my family. My mom, my sister, and I went shopping for wedding dresses.
We looked briefly at dresses on a whim the day after Thanksgiving, but this was the first Official Look at Dresses.
(Also, last time I was caught a wee bit unawares and was wearing ridiculous underwear featuring bright, multi-colored butterflies. Yes, they were visible through most of the dresses. Yes, I own butterfly underwear. No, I didn’t wear them on Saturday.)
We had double-appointments at two locations. “Double” because we were also searching for bridesmaid dresses for my lovely sister. Apparently you and your sister can’t look at dresses at the same time. These appointments were clearly bifurcated at both locations. More on the Bridesmaid dresses later.
At our first appointment, we discussed dresses with the consultant and then followed her back to look through the stock. Dresses in hand, I was whisked away to the dressing room. While I was helped into our various selections, Kerry and Mom took a seat on a couch around the corner. The set-up was perfect as it allowed me to emerge from the dressing room and prance over to them in full Bridal Glory.
As we zeroed in on two dresses, I got My Moment – the full Mom-is-beaming, Sister-is-atwitter, oh-my-goodness-aren’t-you-so-beautiful, gushy-goodness that I’d always imagined would occur on this day. It was a complete high.
Back in the dressing room, the consultant commented on how sweet my sister was. The constant encouragement from Kerry truly made the day. I felt so beautiful, so special, so sure I’d take Will’s breath away in whatever I chose. Seriously, I should rent the girl out to other brides-to-be.
I left the salon torn between two equally-amazing choices. As time has passed post-appointment, one has risen to the top.
Anticipation of showing Will the full ensemble in ten months is completely delicious.
{Dresses featured here are from Alfred Angelo and Vintageous. Neither are the one I picked, I just like them!}