Weddingbee Blog

My second fitting came up fast on me. I was bee-boppin’ along, minding my own business, when BAM! My second fitting popped up in my Outlook reminders. After the return of the shoe search and a delightful few days of Thanksgiving holiday, December was suddenly upon me. I found myself uncharacteristically nervous about this fitting. First, I was nervous that the dress wouldn’t fit me. Second, I was worried that the shoes I chose wouldn’t match the feel of the gown. Third, I was in stomach knots over the decision to wear the under part of my dress by itself for the reception. With the added last minute stresses, I called in for reinforcements. My friend, C (remember, I caught her bouquet?), stepped in as camera girl, ooh-er & aww-er, and all around opinion giver extraordinaire.

Thankfully, all of my worries melted away when I slid her over my head and the chiffon layers swooshed to the ground. I don’t know how to describe it, but it just felt RIGHT.

The seamstress expertly buttoned me up and gave me the insider’s secret: “Start at the bottom.”

The decadent piles of chiffon made me a little weak in the knees. I loved the sound of it as I twirled on the riser and I could imagine the hush of the congregation as I swished down the aisle.

I spy with my little eye… something RED. Mmm hmm. They were perfect. I’ll still be revealing my look makeover all together, but I couldn’t resist including this little peek.

I forgot to have her bustle the reception dress (calling it an underneath dress just doesn’t do it justice - it’s a beautiful heavy satin with smooth, clean lines), but I love how this pictures shows the fitting through the waist and the slight fit and flair skirt. Would you call that a fit and flair? With the outer chiffon layers, I suppose it’s more of a drop waist. By itself, I’m not really sure how to describe it.

Here, I tried on my birdcage veil again and I also threw on a ribbon belt. I loved Mrs. Cowboy Boot’s J.Crew version, and even found one in our colors. It’s on sale now, but when I first saw it for $35, I decided to try my hand at one using some ribbon I had around already. After trying it on all together, C and I both thought it was fine, but almost detracted from the simple elegance of the gown. Especially with the birdcage, I decided the belt was just a tad too much. Lambaid D scoured NYC for a ivory street pashmina, so I think I’d rather use that as an accessory. It’ll be much warmer than a ribbon belt, too!

Were you reassured at your fitting?