Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Wedding Dresses

I went to the appointment at David's Bridal today.  Wow.  I was all screwed up with respect to where to get dressed.  So, I did it at the parking lot of a nature preserve.  No one around, as far as I know.  So, I had my pantyhose on already and jumped out of the car and opened the trunk, where the clothes were.  Now, what to wear? I finally decided on the gray pants and white t shirt.  With the white lacy camisole under.  I am not sure if you could see it or not but I felt very girly, at least.  I chose the black flats too. Then, I tried makeup.  I say tried because my hand was shaking so badly and I was running out of time that I gave up.  Cleaned it off and put on a little mascara.  Obvious, but not over the top.  Then, to the appointment.  I picked Tuesday morning figuring that no one would be there.  Wrong.  I arrived as a lady and her boyfriend went in.  Damn.  So much for just me and the ladies.  I held my breath and went in, hoping that the store was big enough that everyone would be spread out.  Wrong again.  There was a reception desk, with a line.  I stood there very nervous as others were helped, not catching any of their glances.  I know there were some WTF looks.  Oh well.  I survived and was asked to sit down to do the normal bride paperwork.  How may bridesmaids, etc.  Oh well, I have none.  Wouldn't that be fun though...4-5 sweet little maids.  Not to be, I think.

So, I am given a tour of the shop and we start picking out dresses.  They have downloaded my wish list so they have an idea of what I am looking for.  Now it is going smoothly.  Then, to the changing area.  Damn...the dressing rooms are tiny and have no mirrors....the only mirrors are in a common area.  And there are brides and friends there.  So, I try on the first dress...the cute tea length gown by Oleg Casinni that I love so much.  And...a knock on the door...I have to come out to look at it!  With 8-10 ladies watching.  OMG.  Can you say "red"?  But, they were very nice and complimented me and that is how it went.  My basic concept was to keep it simple.  No train.  No ballgowns.  But the nice lady working with me threw in a couple with trains.  Sweet.  I really like one of them.  Totally girly, but not easy to deal with, as I am still pondering the idea of losing my virginity in a wedding dress.  But standing at the mirror in this long gown I really felt nice.  I had to pick up the front edge of the gown to walk.  It was a good thing that I watched  video on walking in a wedding gown!  So, I come out of the booth,  gown slightly raised, walking fine on the 2" heels.  None of the women said anything but I hope that they noticed how well I carried myself.  Then, standing at the mirror, my assistant fluffs my train for me!  Sweet!  So totally like  bridesmaid.  So, after sorting through around ten dresses, the Casini keeps coming to the top of the list.  It is so cute.  Everyone agrees that this is the one.  Then, they come over with the blusher.  I had originally planned to wear a wig but after Sunday's difficult time with it, I decided against it, figuring on getting a new one that works better and can be styled with an up-do.  But they insisted that I try on the blusher... with no hair.  It obviously looked silly but I went along with it.  Then, I got dressed and checked out, setting up an appointment in July to try on the actual gown, which will be a size larger, and get it fitted.  I cannot wait!  I did not buy the shoes but I am now regretting that decision.  The gown is an ivory and I do not have a sample of the material to work with.  It may be easier to have them dye those shoes as they know the color.  The shoes were fine, from my perspective...though not buying them implied that I would have to go shopping for them...another girly activity.  But still,  with a lack of real shoe stores here I think it may be very difficult.  In any case, I left the store, dressed fem with my purse over my shoulder.  So fem!  I could get used to this. 

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