I believe in miracles!

A miracle has taken place.

I found a dress that I actually liked.

Really liked.

Perhaps, I could even say that I loved?

The dress is by Augusta Jones and its a very simple but well constructed gown with beautiful lace overlay. (See picture)

I loved the way I felt in this dress. It was so comfortable and easy to move in!

Unfortunately, the dress was only in the store for that one day as part of a trunk show. So I can't try it on again to see if I still love it.

Because the dress costs much more than I originally intended to spend, I just can't say yes to it without being able to try it on at least one more time.

The store also has a no picture policy so I can't even look at a picture to help me make a final decision.

Major Bummer!

Although I didn't end up buying the dress, we left that store and my spirits were much higher. There was hope for me yet!

We ended up at another bridal store, where my Mom and my cousin ended up pulling a dozen dresses for me to try on that had similar features of the Augusta Jones dress.

And another miracle happened! I found another dress that I really like!

Here is a picture of me (sans head) in the Casa Blanca Bridal gown that I really liked.

The bolero is not actually part of the dress, but I would wear something similar since I am going for a more modest and look.

Added bonus: its much less expensive than the Augusta Jones dress!

I told myself I would revisit this dress in a week or so and see if I still am in love with it.

How did you know when you found the right dress?

Wedding Fail

As I've mentioned before, I have had a hard time imagining myself in a traditional wedding dress. So when it finally came time to do a full day of wedding dress shopping, I decided I would try on anything and everything to try and find "the one".


Over 4 stores and 60+ dresses later, I was exhausted, frustrated and really depressed. If it wasn't for my Mom and my amazing cousin who cheered me on and tried to make the experience fun- I think I would have been in tears.

I didn't find anything I liked. I didn't try on anything that made me feel pretty. I didn't try on anything that made me feel how I imagine I want to feel on my wedding day. Plus, I never knew how hard it is to put on dress after dress! Wedding dresses are heavy and being zipped in and buttoned up all day is soooo tiring!

That is not to say I didn't try on some very pretty dresses. I think some of them were amazing! I just didn't find a dress that I felt reflected my personality and that I felt comfortable in.

These are two dresses I tried that I thought were quite pretty- but just not the right dress for me.






I tried to keep an open mind and literally tried on every type of wedding dress you can imagine. Short sleeved gowns, long sleeved gowns, strapless gowns. Tea-length, ankle-length, floor length. White, ivory, champagne. Dresses with colored sashes. Dresses with beads, lace and even a gown with polka dots.

Although I didn't find "the dress" I did determine some things about wedding dresses that will be helpful as I continue my search for the perfect dress!

Did you enjoy shopping for a wedding dress? How long did it take you to find the right one?

Will I Be Able to Say Yes...to a Dress?

I have a confession to make. Its about this whole wedding dress thing.

Its just not me.

Don't get me wrong- I love dressing up! I love shopping! I like feeling pretty!

It is just that everything about a traditional wedding dress makes me uncomfortable.

I don't like how I look in white. Especially head-to-toe white.
I am short and don't really care for long dresses.
Especially puffy white dresses or tight white dresses.
I am really self-conscious about my arms. I always wear a sweater or layers of some sort. I cannot imagine myself in a strapless or sleeveless gown.

I recently went to a traditional Indian wedding and wish I could wear a sari like the bride did at that wedding! I just love this look!



I've thought about wearing a tea-length dress. Here are a couple I really like:



I love the lace!



I've also thought about choosing a non-white dress. I would feel so much prettier in blue or brown dress like this (minus the green hair piece and adding some sleeves):


Or this one:


But Ohio's family is so traditional I think it might give his grandmother a heart attack. Plus, I really dont think I have the guts to pull that off....so maybe I will settle for an off-white dress of some sort.

Did you have any problems imagining yourself in a traditional wedding dress? Are you wearing something untraditional?