When we first started planning our wedding, we wanted something low-key, with our nearest and dearest sharing the afternoon with us. Despite this, I wanted a dress that I loved.
My pinterest board "say yes to the dress" was created to save any and all dresses I liked, or liked elements of. I started with dresses in bold colour, lots of sequins, Jessica Rabbit-esque designs. I was looking for more of a party dress than a wedding dress. I kinda felt that with this being my second wedding, I was obliged to scorn any white, ivory, cream creation as I was not worthy of these hues and what they represented for a bride. I poured over episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress", "I Found the Gown", and "Something Borrowed, Something New", trying to find some inspiration for the style of dress I wanted.
It was not until November that I set foot into a bridal store with the intention of actually starting to try dresses on. Even then, I was primarily looking at their coloured bridal gowns, bridesmaids gowns and evening wear.
The first half a dozen dresses I tried on were nice, but just not me. I was still somewhat resistant to any white/ivory/cream dresses but did find my resistance was waning as it was these dresses which made me feel special. I did find a one shouldered bridesmaid gown which was lovely, but more fitting of a formal wedding as a guest, than as the bride. Last stop was Kel-Leigh Couture. I nervously entered the store and was greeted by a bubbly assistant, Jade. I explained what I was looking for and she gently walked me through some options, from bridal to evening wear. The first few dresses were lovely, but again, not me.
Then, it happened. I tried on a dress which was quite simple, but with lovely detail. It fitted like it was made for my body. Could this be it? I tried in my head to talk myself out of loving this dress. It was ivory! It was too much for the style of wedding we had planned! But as much as I tried, I could not un-love this dress. As I was alone, I figured it was somewhat too impulsive to buy the dress then and there, so I made an appointment for a Saturday so that I could gather some of my friends to have a look and get their opinions.
Two weeks later, I returned to the store. This time with two of my best friends. I was more nervous this time! Would they love it as much as I do? Would they pick out something even better than 'my' dress? I tried on some other designs first, then slipped into 'my' dress. With some oooohhs, some ahhhs, and a little bit of squealing, my fate was sealed. This WAS my dress!
I would love nothing more than to show you pics of the dress. It is divine! But alas you, and the groom, must wait for the big day :)
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