November 28, 2010

the dress

Alright - I was warned by many past brides-to-be to start looking for my dress early.  Of course I didn't listen.  Why on earth would I shop for a dress 6 months before the wedding?  I am a planner - but honestly I am not that planned.  So I decided to venture out 3 months to the day in search for a wedding dress. 

On Saturday I met up with my beautiful and hilarious friend Gilly (more formally known as Jennifer Gilson).  Gilly is a great friend and I would have not been able to tackle what I did on Saturday without her.  I went out with all intentions and a common statement from all brides-to-be "I am just looking today - I am not buying".  Well - one stop, five dresses, and an hour and a half later I am now the proud bride of the most beautiful wedding dress ever all within in budget - and if I can drop a few inches I won't even require alterations it fits that perfectly.  Want to see it?  Well you'll have to wait until March 3, 2011.

If you know me - a major purchase like this is totally out of character.  I like to think, analyze, compare, contemplate, discuss before I buy anything.  So I am quite impressed with myself - OK I should be giving Gilly all the credit.  I would have never got through it without her. Thanks Jen!! 

Now on with the other not so major (but just as important) details.  Like Steve's attire - this should be fun!