I blame too much TLC for my current dress decision dilemma (try saying that 3 times fast.....OK, that's actually not difficult to do at all). One of my favorite shows to watch is Say Yes to the Dress. If you've seen the show at all, you know what I'm talking about. They follow 4 or 5 women at a high-end bridal salon called Kleinfeld's in New York. You sit in your living room and try to tell the girl on the TV to pick the second dress; it's figure flattering and within her budget. But she will inevitably pick the fourth dress (a sparkly princess gown that's $3,000 over her budget).
So, when I began my own dress search I imagined the same experience: try on 5 or 6 dresses, try on "the dress", everyone starts to cry, purchase and leave. Not what happened. I took my Mom, brothers Ryan and Clint, and sister-in-law Kelly with me. We have been to 3 bridal salons. Tried on more than 30 dresses. Progress? More confused than when I started :( The number of styles, designers, colors, fabrics is mind-boggling!
The dress I have in mind is form fitting to the hips and then flares out. Something without a lot of beading or lace. A more modern look, perhaps. Ultimately, a fun dress that looks like "me" and won't break the bank. I go back out on the hunt on Friday with Mom and Dad. I know my dress is out there! Dress, if you can hear me right now, please jump off the hanger and onto my body so I can wear you on my wedding day. Thank you in advance,
Love, a dress-less bride
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