My Dress!

My mom and I ventured to David's Bridal in Appleton on Friday, Sept. 15. I wasn't expecting much of a place that advertises $99 dresses in a size -0, but I was pleasantly surprised! An incredibly funny, down-to-earth woman (Cheryl) actually wearing clothes larger than a hankie, took me over to see the dresses.


I chose two to try and got to pick out a cute pair of shoes while she found the slip and bra to go with the dress. Oh my, the "bra" was a wonderful invention with a built in corset and support...quite possibly the most comfortable thing I've ever worn.


Anyway, Mom sat down in a little chair while Cheryl and I went into the tiny tiny fitting room. A few minutes and a little tugging later and I was wearing the dress of my dreams!


Unfortunately I can neither describe or post a photo of the dress because prying eyes (Mark Leo Breckheimer!) will surely sneak a peek and ruin the suprise. Suffice it to say, there wasn't a dry eye in the store when I walked onto the podium with that gorgeous dress. I felt like a princess!


Cheryl fitted me with a headpiece and veil which were absolutely gorgeous...but way too expensive! My mom fell in love with the veil and offered to give me $100 toward the veil, which was $125, because she really wanted me to have it.


I bought that wonderful dress for nearly $200 less than I budgeted as well as the veil, corset/bra and slip and I will be going to pick them up in two weeks. Hoorah! I can't wait to see Mark's expression when I walk down the aisle toward him and our future. Oh great, I'm getting teary eyed!


Just a little more than a year to go...I couldn't be happier!!