Yesterday, I braved the horrors of I-25 traffic with my mom to attend my first dress fitting at Anna Bè.
We arrived at the salon 10 minutes late (I hate you traffic for making us late!), and we were greeted by the lovely seamstress at Anna Be, Mahin. She is a true gem. Her Eastern European accent is charming, and she is a wit of one liners. I laughed through the whole fitting! Unfortunately, she would not let me take her picture
because as she put it, shoots of her usually entail her behind while pinning and are not flattering. Although bummed, I obliged.
Warning: Mr. Cookie read no further!
I slipped into my dress for the first time, and it fit perfectly! I’m so glad I got a size 10, instead of the recommended size 14. The dress needs very little alterations: sewn in bra cups, shoulder straps shortened, and bustle – that’s it! Yippie!
My biggest decision of the evening: to French or tradtional bustle.
Ultimately, I went with the traditional bustle because it complements the ruching on the sides.

After I was all pinned up, it was veil time…
Here is my ceremony veil

And here is my reception veil
I have another fitting in three weeks, and if all is well, I get to take this baby to Mama Cookie’s house for safe keeping until the wedding.
Have you had your fittings yet? How did it go?
Oh how exciting! It looks gorgeous on you dollface!