Ok, so many months ago I teased that a Decision has been made and again taunted you with Gowns Galore . I believe that at one point I even made promises to show you MORE of the trying on dresses. I could wah-wah and give you excuses as to why I haven’t been more on the ball with my posting, but I will spare you…and instead, share with you, dress try on day #3.
My mom came over the Saturday before Christmas and we went to two places to try on dresses. IT WAS AWESOMELY QUIET!! I’m not kidding, we were the only people in both stores, the whole time. It was great to have all the attention of the bridal shop attendants. There was one pesky manager who wanted to butt in at one of the places but heck, WE WERE THE ONLY ONES THERE!!
You know it’s not show and tell without a long slide show and self deprecating comments. I admit, putting these pics away for a while and bringing them back out months later does change my perception about some of them a little. But I am taken back to how I felt in some of them!
This was Super Glam Barbie’s wedding dress. Very elegant. The girl helping me said she thought of it like a red carpet dress. Unfortunately, it accentuated the poochy-ness of my stomach, and created a weird shadow “down there” that I just couldn’t get over.
This halter top was surprisingly flattering even though the dress – and my boobs – were too small.
I really like this one now. I don’t particularly remember how I felt in it. It looks good on me. Maybe I vaguely remember wanting to see if it came in ivory or champagne? Mom, do you remember??
This one had a detachable train…tragic!
This was beautiful on the hanger, just not right for me. The layers were too much, but I think would have been better if I were a little taller.
Just meh.
I kinda liked this one. It was unique and fit well without being too form fitting. Ultimately, I couldn’t get past the wrinkliness of the fabric. 
Here’s that same dress with a sash.
Just too much.
Meh…
When we went shopping, my original criteria was that I didn’t want anything that looked like a cupcake. But after two unsuccessful shopping trips, I pretty much pulled anything from the rack just to try it on. This dress ended up being a very serious contender, despite it’s cupcakeyness. I look like I’m saying “I’m a princess!”
Same dress, no sash. Here it looks like I’m saying “I want a golden goose daddy!”
Unfortunately, out of all the dresses (I feel like I tried on hundreds) I didn’t have a “the one” moment. I don’t know if it’s due to the excitement and heightened expectations or what…I mean, everyone tells you you’ll find “the one”.
In the end, I did find something that made my heart flutter. I promise I’ll tell you soon enough…the wedding is only 32 days away!
Andrea Unplugged 