Hopefully I will own 100% of the dress by February, or that could make for an awkward wedding…
After work, co-workers, DD Girl and myself paraded into my new favorite bridal store to visit the dress. The consensus was it was perfect (which I knew, but you know, it’s always nice to get an outsider’s opinions or three.) The staff there is so friendly and the vibe is totally not stuffy — if you live in Kansas City and you are looking for a wedding gown, they can order you one from any of the designers they carry. But if I were you, I’d check out their 50% off rack because it’s awesome! (I totally sung that last word.)
I made my down payment to put it on lay-away and tada, 1/3 of it is now mine. Cosmos and martinis were had by all – except DD Girl who had to run off to a concert.
She’s like the best team captain ever for coming all the way out to see it and then helping me out of it – it’s like a freaking death trap to get out of that dress. Love me some Maggie Sottero signature lace-up back, but once it’s on, it’s on. Fiance will not be pleased…
Unfortunately for Davids Bridal, this means they do not get a chance at selling me a dress. I guess first impressions really matter. So I will be calling to cancel my appointment on Sunday.
You know, I really thought Davids Bridal would be the cheapest place to buy a dress. But I was so wrong. So the lesson learned is that you can find unexpected deals by visiting local bridal stores and checking out their clearance rack. I think my dress was designed in 2006, but do I really care? It is perfect – vintage inspired, unique (to 2010 at least) and quirky. Plus it looks great on me and I think the fiance will feel the same when he see’s it. Which is good too, because he may never get it off of me.
remember that scene at the beginning of Pirates? it just takes a knife to undo a corset.
request: photos of the Bling on your finger.
What is the name of your dress? The link doesn’t work.
So, yeah, I still feel like a jerk for not being there. You sound so happy when you’re describing the dress I know that you found the perfect one!
Katrina – you are not a jerk. No worries. I can’t wait to show you pictures.
mine’s a maggie sottero corset back! so exciting you found it! i’m glad you didn’t go with david’s bridal, i was going to tell you not to that day at the pool but you seemed so excited..
Oh yeah, that’s right. I remember now that yours is. Yes, I was excited but mainly because I didn’t think I could afford anything else.
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