officially attacked by tulle

It happened. I finally gave in and went dress shopping, though I've been engaged since July 3rd.

It was me, my Mom, Momma Dos, and Bff Numero Uno. We went to Alfred Angelo's first, because there was one dress in particular that I am in total love with.

Here's the one.

But it did NOT look good. Nopes.

So after trying on like four total dresses, I wanted to head over to David's Bridal. Now, even though I've avoided trying dresses on... I'm a firm believer in doing a bit of wedding research. These aren't $50 dresses. I wanted to know what details I liked, and didn't like before getting to a pushy ::coughcough:: err, I mean, very helpful associate. In fact, going dress shopping I had written down the particular styles I wanted to try on before leaving.

Alfred Angelo had only one style (shown above) I knew I was trying on, and the rest I just kept an open mind and let the associate pull things that would supposedly fit well on my body type. At David's Bridal, I had a longer list. And I tried maybe two or three dresses. At least two, didn't even make it out of the dressing room.

Then I got to try on the one dress that I've loved the minute I saw it online, and the style number on the top of my list. Literally, I had memorized the style number. I could tell you right now, but the fiance does occasionally glance at my blog. And this girl is taking no chances. ;)

Looks like I found my dress.

The only size availabe in the store was a good two sizes smaller than what I would need, and I still knew that it was The dress.

::squeal::

So folks, what have we learned here today?

1. Do your research. Know what you like, what you don't like. And don't be afraid to speak up! (I sent a few dresses back out of the fitting room without trying on, that were NOT me.)

2. Be flexible like Gumby. Allow the associates to recommend dresses that would flatter your shape. Things that you may not have considered. Keep an open mind. (There was one dress that everyone loved, and I only had it because the associate suggested it to me.)

3. Go with your gut. The dress I loved online, on the hanger, and on MY BODY, made me smile. It helped that everyone else said they loved it, but mattered more that I loved it.

And the fiance? After telling him I found The dress... his only question was,

"Is it made of all denim?"

Because as long as we wear all denim from head to toe at our wedding, we'll be good to go. Thanks Britney and Justin, for inspiring couples everywhere.

i'm so It.

Jess at Project: 10K Wedding tagged me!!

Yay.

8 things I look forward to:

living with Melvin

the wedding weekend festivities

my Mom visiting for a week and a half

not working for two weeks

moving to california

getting my etsy shop to take speed

seeing my BFF fall in love and get married :)

having my BM m. goldstein visit before she goes off to Berkeley

8 things I did yesterday:

watched Bride Wars with my Mom

went dress shopping for my Mom's wedding outfit (ps. she looks fab)

went to look at the reception location with my bff and Mom

played with Mr. Bigguns (my bunny bff)

cooked stuffed crab shells and baked potatoes for dinner

watched most of the Biggest Loser finale (3 hours, for reals?)

helped clean up dead doggy ashes from a carpet. ick. sad.

talked boys with the girls

8 Things I Wish/Hope I Could Do:

be a skinny minnie

be in a band

quit my job ;) err rather find a different one

pursue art full time

participate in a marathon

resist chocolate. it's impossible.

keep my room clean. it's impossible.

be an event planner

8 Shows I Watch:

one tree hill

90210

how i met your mother

bridezillas

housewifes of nyc

extreme home makeover

biggest loser

any wedding show (let's just be honest)

8 People I am tagging are:

Melissa at M&M Wedding

Heather at We Met In a Bar

Amy at Fiance Meeting You Here

Kate at Kate's Wedding

J at Wedding Peephole

Jenna at That Wife

Pretty Bride

Everyday Bride

i can't avoid it any longer.

it's finally time.

ring tailed lemurs and flamingos.

I finally did it.

I have finally asked my last close girlfriend to be a bridesmaid.

::insert me jumping up and down with glee::

I have been stalling for some time now, because I'm not great at asking people for things. Well perhaps I should clarify. I am not great at asking people for things, if there is a chance they may say no.

So the idea of asking someone to be a bridesmaid, travel out of state, buy a dress and shoes, come to a rehearsal dinner, and whatever else may be associated with bridesmaidial duties...is a stretch for me.

But, the idea of not asking the people I did was not really an option. I couldn't imagine not having the girls I have, with me the day I get married. To have fun, get pretty, say a few vows, and let our hair down for the night- they were exactly who I would want by my side.

So glad I did it.

girlie style

I'm thinking of having an accessory to tie the bridesmaid's fashion together, and these satin barrettes rock.

I'm thinking shades of pink.

What do you think?

now's as good a time as ever...

...to mention my gift card/table ideas.

I would love to use vintage suitcases as a design influence. I was mostly inspired by That Bride who effectively had woven them into her wedding details. And we're considering a move after the wedding which would make the suitcase theme fit super perfect.

See her giftcard and well wishes table...

and her escort card table. Loverly.

And don't let me forget her awesome bridesmaid (one her one bridesman) pics featuring suitcases. But I'll let you wander over to her blog to check them out.

swoon.

go here now.

seriously, just do it already.