Dress choices

So it took longer than a few weekends ago, but I finally made it to try on wedding dresses with my sister. And despite my misgivings about going to a "factory" store, the expirience I had with David's Bridal was above my expectations. I came away from the visit with two, yes two, dress options and the idea that if I bought my dress from David's I would go back to the NJ store and have the same sales consultant. She was very helpful and just plain nice. Here are the links to my choices. The first one is name brand and pretty expensive. But the second one is just as pretty and fits me well so I will not be upset if I decide that the first dress is just too much money for me.

Dress #1: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Bodice-with-Organza-Skirt-and-Beading-CT258_Bridal-Gowns-Features-Designer-Gowns-Oleg-Cassini

Dress #2: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-and-tulle-assymetrical-pick-up-gown-T9669

My plan is to look at two other stores, the bridal place in SP and the same place my sister got her's to see if I can find similar dresses that I like even more or the same dresses for cheaper.

Enjoy the pictures.

Attack of the ants.

Went to a wedding this sunday. It was an outdoor/ backyard wedding. Very nice. Very hot!. Left my purse on the ground. Had an interview the next morning and discovered ants crawling all over me and my purse. Once home dumped everything out and found the draw. An old jolly rancher. Covered in ants. So I attacked them back with my vaccum cleaner. No more ants!!! PS. No wedding dress shopping this weekend. Nor next weekend. Too many changes in plans. So we try again next weekend. Keep your fingers crossed!!!

My Grand Adventure

This weekend I am officially beginning the grand adventure known as... Wedding Planning! I know, I know, I really started that the moment Russell proposed, but in my mind it is not truely offical until I look for a dress. So this weekend I am driving up to NJ for such a purpose. I'm not planning on buying anything yet. I mean I've still got a few years... hahah. But really. I have no idea what I want in a wedding dress. Except that I want a big skirt and a train. Oh.. I also think I'd like a cream colored dress. Not ivory, but off white or some shade of that. I am hoping to come home with some good ideas and an idea on prices. As of right now, I'd rather keep my dress with alterations done to a three digit number. I'm pretty sure I can do that. I'm also plannig on looking at bridesmaids dresses. I know David's Bridal is a very good place to get dresses from. I mean they DO dresses. And I am ok with getting bridesmaids dresses from there. But I'm not sold on buying MY dress there. Probably because when Gina went to David's to look for dresses she didn't have a good time. It was crowded and rushed and the guy (yes, guy) brought the same dresses out for her to try on. When she did find her dress it was from a small, local store and I loved the atmosphere of it. There was never more than one other person there trying on dresses and all the ladies came out and fluttered around her during the fittings. I'm afraid that with David's I wont get that. That it will be too overbearing and "processed." There is so much time and effort put into picking and fitting the right dress that I want to be the only dress that person is thinking about. Not "oh my gosh this is dress number 4 and I've got 50 more to fit!" With bridesmaids dresses there isn't that much to it. You get a dress, make sure the size fits and if you needs some alterations they are usually very small issues. So.... here's to getting ideas and just enjoying trying on some dresses!

Happy 4th

Happy Early 4th of July everyone!!!!!!! And for those reading this tomorrow, Happy Regular 4th of July.

Baby it's cold outside.

Ok so it's not really cold... but compared to last week and even the beginning of next, its wonderful outside. We've got the windows open and everything. Highlights of the week: my nephew came down on Monday and Tuesday. He had a fever the whole time but we weren't sure if it was a virus or from teething. Highlight of next week: Gina is coming back down and we begin..... Wedding Dress Shopping!!!!!!! I can not wait. It makes the fact that I actually AM getting married all the more real. And what girl doesn't like playing dress-up in some fabulous clothes.