I went dress shopping with my very good friend Jeff (also one of my assistants). He has seen many wedding dresses and knows my taste probably better than I do. This was the only store I visited and I couldn't be happier!
Jeff and I walked in, nervously filled out some paper work, looked through the racks, and then started to try on some gowns. First dress I tried on was a Modern Trousseau gown that I would describe as fitted, strapless and head to toe lace. It was an option for my wedding, but I just wasn't sure of myself. About five or so dresses later I tried on another Modern Trousseau gown--which I originally thought I'd like from The White Dress by the Shore website. The dress did not look good on me, however I LOVED the bottom half of the dress.
Flo (the lovely lady who helped me this day) then had us wait for a moment in our room to discuss and drink a little bubbly. She came back with another dress, after only trying on what seemed like a few dresses she knew the shape and style that works best for me. Flo helped me into the dress, I walked out behind the curtain, looked at Jeff's face first to see what he though (big smile), then into mirror I looked (bigger smile!!). All of my insecurities of my body (image) flew right out the window. I knew this is it; this is what I'm getting married in!
Flo then decked me out in some fabulous accessories, including the sparkle belt that I fell in love with while trying on other dresses (Jeff later reminded me that I was specifically asking what goes with the sparkle belt?). I also made a decision on the veil.
I can't express how appreciative I am to The White Dress by the Shore. The level of service and the quality of all of the products are exceptional! I am thrilled and relieved to have a dress that I 150% adore (I've even thought on the way home that the dress should be an inspiration for the cake--it needs a sparkle belt too). I now know first hand why I've only heard wonderful things about this shop and without a doubt send brides there.
Note: We did not take any images of me in the gown.
Here are some images that I took while I visited the store. Enjoy!
The windows are super cute!
Windows from the inside, cute!
They have an adorable selection of flower girl dresses.
This is the gorgeous dressing room!
Jeff sat in the chair to the left, as I came out behind the curtain, I'd look at his face, then mine in the mirror.
