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Mrs. Joey, Seattle Age and Occupation: 28, Project Administrator for Public Health NGO Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, High School History Teacher Engagement Date: June 24, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Eastside Catholic Chapel and Lake Union Cafe About Me: I'm a Seattle girl through and through except for the fact that I don't drink coffee. I love my job most of the time because I get to travel and work with brilliant people who are trying to prevent Malaria. I love DIY projects of all sorts, cooking, and watching sports. I'd wear anything at Anthropologie and could spend all day on Etsy. I love to travel but shouldn't because I always get myself into unbelievable situations!
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On Monday night I met Mr. Joey at the gym. I had just finished spin class and was going to catch a ride home with him. We caught up on each others’ days, and as we pulled up to out apartment he said, “Oh, there’s a package for you.” What package? Hmm… the DRESS! It was the dress.

I grabbed the package from Liza off the counter and ran to our room. I busted though the envelopes to find a lovely dress that I was dying to try on. Of course I was sweaty and foul smelling and couldn’t possibly try the dress on right then and there. So I showered, then had dinner (I couldn’t try it on with wet hair) and then tried the dress on. ’Oh sh**,’ was my first reaction. I looked like a Klingon. The shoulders looked huge, and the dress hung on me everywhere. I took the dress off, hung it up, and went to bed at 8PM. I had a monstrous headache!

In the morning I woke up, and since I was working from home, decided to take a few minutes before getting dressed (sweats and a t-shirt) to look at dresses online. I knew I still wanted a short dress. I found one I liked on eBay and almost put in a bid ($49.99), but then decided I needed to try on my dress one more time.

What’s the verdict? You’ll just have to stay tuned.

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21 Responses to “Not the Welcome We Were Hoping For”

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Miss Bear Cub
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,566 posts, Bumble bee

Oh no!! I hope everything works out!

 
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amysue (message)  1,492 posts, Bumble bee

Oh noooo! How disappointing!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

ooh the suspense! you are not playing fair miss joey. i hope things worked out though :-)

 
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  695 posts, Busy bee

gosh miss joey, cut it out and just tell us! :)

 
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Luvbug6315
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Luvbug6315 (message)  425 posts, Helper bee

I hope you tell us (with lots of pictures to document) what your decision is soon!

 
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Miss French Bulldog
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Baaaa you tease!

 
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LLauRRa
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LLauRRa (message)  843 posts, Busy bee

lol I doubt you looked like a Klingon, you’re much too pretty to look like a Klingon.

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

you can’t leave us hanging like this!!

ahh…after all that work with the custom dress that is so unique and fun, and…
well, I’m waiting for the next installment. Post again tonight?

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  7,974 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh man, how scary! What a tease, though!

 
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Miss Mary Jane
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Miss Mary Jane (message)  1,970 posts, Buzzing bee

Crap! This is a big reason I was worried about doing a custom dress from etsy for myself. So many people suggested really cute ones… but I just never know until I see it on ME. Hmph. I hope it works out for you!

 
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ggsb
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ggsb (message)  1,245 posts, Bumble bee

oh no!! and such a tease…. :)

 
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Miss Joey (message)  1,031 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Mary Jane: I know. I had the same hesitation but the cut of the dress is one that’s popular in my closet and I got measured for the dress by the designer when we were in Portland.

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

Yes a second try might change your mind. Also, you’re going to have to get it fitted. Even with specific measurements sent to the dress maker, you still need to get it pinned and adjusted in person with a seamstress! I hope it turns out well–look forward to seeing what you decide!

 
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Miss Joey (message)  1,031 posts, Bumble bee

@ everyone else

Mwahhhhhhh! Just kidding. The verdict is coming soon. :)

 
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mary-alice-me
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mary-alice-me (message)  1,864 posts, Buzzing bee

Cliffhanger! If you choose another dress I want to see pics of you in that one.

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh wow, so you’re considering not even wearing your dress?! And just buying a new one altogether?!

 
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phruphru (message)  184 posts, Blushing bee

Can you get it altered??

 
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Amber1279
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Amber1279 (message)  319 posts, Helper bee

I am having a similar problem with my Dolly Couture gown

 
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Livvy

Had you lost weight since the fitting or was the dress made to the wrong measurements or is there some other explanation? Looking forward to seeing how it turned out!

 
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MightySapphire
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MightySapphire (message)  7,632 posts, Bee Keeper

My rehearsal and afterparty dresses arrived 4 and 6 sizes too big (I have lost a little weight!). I had them tailored to fit, and now they’re perfect! Thank god for tailors!

 
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Mrs. Joey, Seattle Age and Occupation: 28, Project Administrator for Public Health NGO Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, High School History Teacher Engagement Date: June 24, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Eastside Catholic Chapel and Lake Union Cafe About Me: I'm a Seattle girl through and through except for the fact that I don't drink coffee. I love my job most of the time because I get to travel and work with brilliant people who are trying to prevent Malaria. I love DIY projects of all sorts, cooking, and watching sports. I'd wear anything at Anthropologie and could spend all day on Etsy. I love to travel but shouldn't because I always get myself into unbelievable situations!

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