I was discussing this very point with the lovely Jade, about a week ago. I had just attended to have my final alterations sorted before the big day. Jade, Kel and I chatted about men, and roadtrips, and babies, and my big day, and the journey that had lead me to that point, standing there, in my wedding gown. One of my earlier blog entries details how I found the gown.
All the details of the dress were sorted and my was sitting down with Jade, making the payment for my alterations. It was such a bitter sweet moment. It was the final fitting, finishing details, final payment for anything to do with my wedding gown. No more stopping in to try on my gown, just to make sure I could sustain my dollar hot dog habit. No more excited nattering about all of the details of my big day that the ladies in the bridal store loved, but that no one else in my world really gives a toss about. Worst of all, no excited little claps from Jade as I effervesced about my rapidly approaching nuptials. I will definitely miss that the most.
The same goes to the amazing people at Michael Hill Jewellers. We purchased my engagement ring from their Tuggerah store, and they were amazing. We purchased both wedding rings from Erina Fair, and they have been equally awesome. We are now on a first name basis with Scott, the manager, and we often walk past and find ourselves having a natter about anything from the weather, to the Parramatta Eels.
Unlike awkwardly bumping into an ex at the shops, our paths are unlikely to cross again. I will not likely be in the market for a wedding down any time in the future, meaning I will not casually bump into Jade or Kel. There is a slight chance I may head into Michael Hill again to buy a special necklace, or dress ring etc, but I think I have used my jewellery allowance for many years to come!
And I guess that is the problem with getting really awesome customer service, and building a relationship with a retailer in the wedding industry. God willing, this will be my last marriage. I have already told Pete he is stuck with me for good. So the best I can do to support and reward these local businesses for being absolute angels in my wedding journey, is to share their awesomeness here in my blog. So be sure to check out check out Kel-Leigh Couture or Michael Hill Jewellers. I hope you experience the same level of professionalism and friendly service that actually makes you feel like a human being. It is quite refreshing!
And so I bid farewell to two of the absolute loves of my life over many months.
I'll call you?
Never say never?
It's not you...it's me... :)
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