Weddingbee Blog

A few people have asked me if I plan on wearing my wedding dress to the cocktail party we’re throwing back at home in June. I thought about it since a decent amount of money was spent on it and not many people will get to see me in it aside from in pictures. I decided not to though, mostly because it’s a bit much for the party we’re planning. The party will be dressy, but definitely not formal, and definitely not the right venue for a wedding gown.

I knew I wanted to wear white so I searched online for a cute dress that would be kind of wedding-y but still fun and flirty. I was also hoping to find something I could wear in St. Thomas after the ceremony, too. After a little searching, I found it online at Prom Girl (not a store most 32 year olds would usually frequent, but hey, it works!).

Mori Lee 735

(source)

I’m replacing the black sash with a silver satin one I found at David’s Bridal, and I bought a strand of rhinestones that I’m contemplating sewing down the middle for a little sparkle. I also have the perfect pair of silver peep toe pumps to wear with it. I love playing dress up!

So, the dress came about a week after I ordered it and it fits as long as I don’t breathe too deeply (it’s a little snug in the rib area and it’s not a stretchy material). I hear that breathing is very overrated though, and I think the white will look lovely against my blue hue. I’m just hoping I don’t yawn when the dress is on. Or have to bend over and pick something up. Or laugh too hard. Or trip.

This could get ugly.

Are you dealing with a slightly-too-snug dress? What’s your solution?