Buying My Dress

Ever since I went with my older sister Kati to pick out her wedding dress I have been dreaming of the day when it would be my turn. Everything about picking out a wedding dress is wonderful. The atmosphere, the lovely consultants, the sparkles, and of course the hundreds of beautiful, gorgeous gowns.

Originally I was planning on finding my dress with my sisters Kati and Kristi, but I became to excited and went a week early with my Mom, Kelsey, Kaylie, and Greta (my almost Mother-in-Law!).

All I can say is when you go to a large wedding boutique like David's Bridal, have a plan in mind! Know what style of dress you are looking for. Otherwise you will get lost and dizzy! I had brought along a few pictures of my favorite dresses and thankfully we were able to find them. My consultant was very friendly and not pushy in the least bit. She went out of her way to find dresses she thought I would like and she stayed right within the price range I gave her. She was even honest enough to tell me that I could find cheaper tiaras elsewhere.

The first dress I tried on looked like something a Roman or Greek Queen would wear. I loved it, but in all honesty my conscience wouldn't let me buy it. However, the second dress that was slipped over my head felt wonderful. It made me feel like a princess. My consultant added a veil and tiara and I couldn't help twirling around just a bit. My consultant told me to picture myself walking down the aisle, to my almost husband. I believe I got a little lost in that dream for a few minutes before I realized that I was still in a store and my wedding was still over seven months away.

So the second dress I tried on was the one I ended up buying. Sadly I couldn't afford the veil as well, but while I was paying for the dress Greta came up and whispered.

"If you want the veil I'll buy it for you."

So now I have a fiance, a dress and a veil (thank to Greta!). What else do I need for a wedding?

Oh right, shoes. Payless here I come!