A Million Thank Yous

Thanks to the overwhelming response to my previous post, I definitely did some thinking about my wedding dress. I have to say, I wasn't sure how my post would be received, but you all were amazingly kind and really made me re-think my doubts about my dress.

On Saturday, Mom H and I went dress shopping one more time to make sure that I had no doubts about my dress for the big day. Our first, and ultimately final, stop was to the Warren Barron bridal salon in Highland Park Village in Dallas.
My wedding coordinator setup the appointment for us, so when we got there the owner already knew that I had a dress and was having some issues. They were amazingly kind to help me out and suggest advice for the dress that I already have.

As I tried on several of their long dresses, we all talked about my existing dress and I showed them my pictures online, to which they all had the same reaction as you wonderful women of the hive! After trying on the three dresses, and realizing that nothing really was "my dress" like the one I already had, they gave me the name of another tailor and said that my dress could easily be fixed to have me feel more comfortable.

Then, I asked to try on the short dress. If you all remember, I had been pondering the possibility of a second dress to wear at the end of our reception and to the little after party we are planning for the wedding. Once I put this on, it was love:

Mom H was kind enough to make me a deal: if I promised to keep my existing dress and not give her another heart attack like I did when I was upset, we could get the second dress for the reception. DEAL!

So now, I introduce you to my new love, but without the flower on the shoulder like pictured. Next, I'll introduce you to the piece that I received from Castle Bride Couture that I will wear in my hair!

In the end, it all worked out for the best, I just wish I hadn't made it all into such the ordeal that I had. I guess it takes us all that one moment of craziness to put it all into perspective (and reality). I just want to say thank you, again, to all of you for your kind words, advice and support ... I really needed it more then you all even know!

Images from here and here.