Nightmare Pt. 2

Not to my surprise, I had another wedding nightmare. It wasn't as bad before, but it was still pretty bad.

I don't remember there actually being any decor in the church whatsoever.

There were no tuxes, so the groomsmen all wore different colored sport coats and one wore a red vest with no jacket for some reason...but in my dream I didn't know this until I saw the pictures, which were also bad.

I didn't have a hair appointment scheduled. I got my make-up done at the mall and it was awful.

I don't remember the reception at all.

I think I remember not smiling when I came down the aisle, which is the complete opposite of what I intend to do. Who looks sad on their wedding day, right?

And finally.

Taylor and I were interrupted after the ceremony (if you get my drift), by wedding guests coming to our apartment. That's not only rude, but awful and those people should be ashamed of themselves.

It was just wrong.

Oh yeah, and I get married 4 months from today! Eek! Can't wait to live with that boy.

I Knew the Way You Know About a Good Melon

After watching countless episodes (multiple times) of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress, you might say I'm a pro at "trying on" wedding dresses.

I know Kleinfeld's Fashion Director Randy's do's and don'ts for brides (stop looking after you've found "the one", don't try things on outside your price range, don't bring the entourage, etc.) and tried to follow them when shopping for my own wedding dress.

And, as you can see the purpose of this blog post: I found THE dress!

After only two stores and two days I said yes to my dress! Thankfully, the search didn't have to continue cause it seriously gets exhausting! Even for the person trying on the dresses. I stood for over three hours Saturday, had my body corseted into many dresses and wasn't able to breathe at times...what joy!

But my dress (THE dress) is just perfect. It's something I've pictured myself in, something very "me". It even matches my ring! : ) Bonus!

It was the first dress I tried on at the second store, and when I came out I just felt like a bride-something I was missing from the first few I tried on at the other store. The veil and other special touches just put it over the top and I KNEW Taylor would absolutely love it.

Also, to other/past brides: this whole white vs. ivory debate... I chose ivory. Does this make me less of a bride? It looked SO much better with my skin tone. At this point I guess I don't need advice (the dress is already on order), but I'm just curious!

To future brides,

Get a dress that you can see YOU in! You don't want your guests to see the dress first and not the beautiful person in the dress! I had this debate with a frillier, more feminine dress. I loved it, but it was almost too trendy compared to what I pictured myself in. I knew I had found my dress when both my mom and I both started tearing up. It was a special moment for the both of us! You'll have yours and you will just know, kind of like when you know your fiance is the one! (Cheesy, but true.)

*Title brought to you by When Harry Met Sally