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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.
French Bustle
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?
I have my first fitting this saturday! SOOO Excited.
I think you made an EXCELLENT choice in the bustle department! (And of course, the dress is fantastic.)
You look amazing, Miss Cookie! I have my first ever dress-trying-on appointment at Anna Be in a few weeks and I can’t wait!
The traditional bustle matches the dress perfectly! You are really rocking that reception veil, how fun to switch!
Love your dress, Miss Cookie! I think you made the right bustle choice, too - it really “works” with the dress.
I couldn’t even tell it was bustled! You look great 
@Hannah: You totally need to come to happy hour this Friday. Irish Rover Pub on Broadway!
omg, you look fab!! you’ll have to pick mr.cookie’s jaw off the floor!
You look amazing!!
And I have to ask…Where did you find that amazing reception veil? I have been hunting for one just like it, and thought it only existed in my dreams!
@Miss Cookie: I would love to come to the happy hour, but alas I’m planning my Denver wedding from NYC. Boo! I grew up in Denver and LOVE it–hope to return for good someday.
@AnnieBelle: It’s Sara Gabriel http://www.saragabriel.com/. I am met her at the trunk show at my bridal salon Anna Be, and I am in love with her. My reception veil is the Louise and then I had her add the Marielle headpiece to it.
@Hannah: Bummer! Well, if your ever in town before the wedding PM me and maybe we can get a meet-up going.
Love the bustle choice. Good thing you ordered the correct size. Salons always push the larger size (so you will have to pay to do alterations. Sneaky).
Hannah, I feel your pain — I’m a Golden native planning my Colorado wedding from New Jersey. Planning from out of state is really hard!
@californiaborn: To be fair, my salon was actually the one who suggested I get a size 10. That was they sample size I tried on, and it fit perfectly. Although, from my measurements the designer suggested I get a size 14. Sizing never makes any sense!
You look beautiful! I love your dress and I think you made an excellent choice on the bustle.
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Mrs. Cookie, Denver Age and Occupation: 25, Nonprofit Fundraiser/Theatre Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Financial Analyst Engagement Date: September 2007 Wedding Date: September 2008 Blogging Since: May 8, 2008 Venue: Ten Mile Station About Me: With a degree in Theatre I never realized that planning a wedding was a lot like Theatre Management, until I started planning my own. I am a coffee addict, especially Starbucks' Grande Mochas, yummy! I love to cook (especially chocolate chip cookies for my honey), travel to exotic places, and be creative. As a couple, Mr. Cookie and I are extremely practical, down to earth, and children at heart. We live in a cozy abode with our adorable Pomeranian, and love to play board games and watch movies into the evening.
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