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Miss Lemonade, Austin/San Antonio Age and Occupation: 28, Bureaucrat Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Music Management Engagement Date: December 21, 2007 Wedding Date: April, 2009 Blogging Since: August 22, 2008 Venue: Country Club ceremony, ballroom reception About Me: I’m a total wonkette who is lucky enough to be surrounded by her favorite things on a daily basis – awesome music, the great State of Texas and of course, Mr. Lemonade! I find any excuse I can to craft something and am completely infatuated with the 1950’s, all things Kennedy, and my furbaby Vida.
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Playing Dress Up

August 29th, 2008 @ 6:04 pm by Miss Lemonade

Almost immediately after the proposal I started purchasing and devouring wedding magazine after wedding magazine. I was (am) completely mesmerized by all the gorgeous gowns in the magazines—their layers of tulle and silk, the lace, the origami of the fabric—all of it. I couldn’t wait to go gown shopping myself. Unfortunately, I never found time to do it. Then one particularly miserable February day (I really disliked my last job) I stumbled upon a bridal store in my neighborhood and immediately went in for a little bridal therapy.

That was my very first experience actually seeing any wedding gowns up close (it was also my first experience with bridal salons and their employees). Since it was a Monday morning, the store was relatively empty. Bambi, my designated attendant, grabbed gown after gown for me to try on. Most of them were covered in sparkles and beading and were styles that I wouldn’t otherwise have seriously considered. Not that it was all bad. Just slipping into a wedding gown, any wedding gown, dramatically boosted my mood and sent the endorphins flowing. I actually registered my info with them (big mistake) and spent some time pondering the merits of a ridiculously embellished gown due to my hormone high. Since then I get a once weekly call from Bambi inviting me back to the store to purchase “the one”.

Um, no thanks. Although, I actually went back there once with one of my bridesmaids. I’ll fill you in on that awesome experience later.

About two weeks later I was at a show enjoying Freddie’s awesome deck. On the way home I noticed an adorable little house that had been turned into a boutique. A bridal boutique. Hello! I looked it up online and realized that it was exactly my style, and resolved to stop by the next day. The shop is called Unbridaled and if you reside in the heart of the great State of Texas, you should definitely check it out! I am so glad I did! I spent the next two hours trying on beautiful gown after beautiful gown, each with its own fabulous features and special little touches.

image courtesy of unbridaled

However, it was mostly just for fun (as were the four more trips I made back to the shop) because I had the “this is THE dress” moment in the VERY first gown I tried on there. Not that they weren’t all very lovely. Take a look at some of the runners up:

The ladies who work in and own the shop were super sweet and were extremely patient as I tried on all of their lovelies. They straightened each train to make sure I got a perfect picture, pinned each back, and offered words of advice and very gentle encouragement. I truly can’t say enough wonderful things or recommend them enough.

Wanna see it? Okay, Mr. Lemonade, this is the part where you stop reading.
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Okay, now that he’s gone, here she is. I call her Jackie:

I. Love. Buttons. And bows. And the train—I especially love the train.

So, what do you think?

26 Responses to “Playing Dress Up”

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ibbylynnie says:

I LOVE IT! :] I LOVE BOWS AND BUTTONS… ESPECIALLY THE TRAIN… OHH… ITS SIMPLE YET BEAUTIFUL

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indecisivebride says:

so beautiful and timeless!

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hbowar says:

Very pretty! Who’s the designer and what’s the style #/name?

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Mary says:

Oh my goodness! I’m evacuating New Orleans for Hurricane Gustav (ughhh, again???) to Austin and I just found this place online and set up an appointment!! I’m so excited to go now that you’re talking about it too!!!!

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AliCherri1 says:

Oh My God I love it! So classic :)

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Miss Hot Cocoa says:

It’s beautiful! Can we see the front too, or are you keeping it a surprise for the hive?!

@Mary: Fingers crossed for you that the storm doesn’t actually hit New Orleans. Keep dry and safe!

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Does the Dress Fit says:

How fun, dress up! The dresses look great and who wouldn’t want to try them all on?

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emmyleeee says:

i.love.it.!!!!!!!!!!

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do it already! says:

I LOVE that v-neck one. You look great in Jackie!

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Miss Dumpling says:

Ahh! You have to show us the front! I love dresses with “shoulders.” So timeless!
PS-hope you’re safe during the hurricane.

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Miss Sweet Tea says:

how very pretty! Reminds me a bit of Jackie O’s wedding gown with the sleeves. Yes, show us the front view :)

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Miss Sweet Tea says:

@Mary: Be safe please! Am worried for all of you in Nola…

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Miss Avocado says:

Mini butt bow, sleeves, and buttons down the back. I’m in love love love. Yay for naming our dresses!

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historybride says:

Absolutely beautiful! I love the classic and elegant look of it!

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Amy H. says:

I ***LOVE*** it! Gorgeous choice. You could even get away with a little pillbox cocktail hat if you wanted. :)

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Miss Pineapple says:

Beautiful Lem!! That store sounds awesome.

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caribqueen says:

I am dying to see the front! It looks so chic from the back.

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GetMarried4Less says:

this back is sooo romantic! this is a great choice! can wait to see the front….

i named my dress….this promptly forgot what it was, lol….

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Miss Espresso says:

So Beautiful!!! You look so gorgeous and classic in it!

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doctorgirl says:

The shoulders are perfect. I love the off the shoulder straps. A very elegant look. I am seriously contemplating the Augusta Jones Tia, which has a very similar line/look.

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Sarah says:

Love it! I love the off-the-shoulder too. I have the Augusta Jones Tia knock-off by Alfred Angelo.

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cannotwait says:

oh, now I’m wishing I had gone there. I went to almost every other store in Austin but got one I saw at AG

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Mary says:

Thanks for all the well wishes, bees! I just hope this guy doesn’t mess up anyone’s wedding plans :/

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Elizabeth H. says:

My sister’s and I know this place very well- I think it’s the best bridal boutique in Austin. If I had gone the bridal boutique route I would have purchased one from here for sure- both my sisters did. They have a great selection and I agree their employees are fabulous!

Your dress is so elegant and beautiful. Great choice!

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DCKate says:

i looooove it… i really like off the shoulder sleeves. can we see a pic from the front?! :-)

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Miss Lemonade Miss Lemonade, Austin/San Antonio Age and Occupation: 28, Bureaucrat Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Music Management Engagement Date: December 21, 2007 Wedding Date: April, 2009 Blogging Since: August 22, 2008 Venue: Country Club ceremony, ballroom reception About Me: I’m a total wonkette who is lucky enough to be surrounded by her favorite things on a daily basis – awesome music, the great State of Texas and of course, Mr. Lemonade! I find any excuse I can to craft something and am completely infatuated with the 1950’s, all things Kennedy, and my furbaby Vida.