The Dress

Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending the day with my mama, aunt, and future mother-in-law. While the boys went out to play golf, the ladies went wedding dress shopping.

It was surprisingly painless and fairly quick. I had an appointment at David's Bridal in north Austin. We were warmly greeted by our salesperson, Linda. She ran us through dress sizes, colors, and styles. It was a bit overwhelming. There were hundreds of dresses to choose from and I could only choose four to start. I did not know where to begin. Thankfully, my mama and Tyler's mom stepped up and began to choose a little for me. I was told to choose one ivory dress and three white. So after we chose the dresses we went to the mirrored dressing area.

Linda went to get a "bridal bra" which went below my belly button all the way up to my boobs. Men, consider yourself lucky you don't have to wear one. A petticoat was added at one point prompting me to sweat. I am sure it had something it do with the florescent lights and room of mirrors. Oh yeah, and the layers of clothing.

I tried on two dresses. I got to the second one...and told everyone I was finished. I found my dress and had no desire to try on another. Then, thankful that Debi was there, began to talk about alterations and bustles. After ideas from Debi and the quote from the alteration lady, we decided that Debi would do the alterations. The quote for the alterations was half the price of the dress. By the way Debi, thank you thank you thank you again!

Veils, jewelry, and shoes will be decided at a later date.

As for the bridesmaid dresses, they will be a chocolate brown which Debi will make as well. She's awesome huh? The will be short, it is July in Texas. I am also leaving the style of the dress up to the girls.

The groomsmen will wear suits and...well Tyler has not fully made up his mind on that. I will update when I can.

Overall, the day went quick and was pain free. The dress will come in at the end of March. We will then make the trip up to Lake Dallas to begin alterations.

-tam