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Are you ready for the big reveal? I think I’ve kept you in suspense long enough.
So, I searched online, printed out pictures, visited Kleinfeld’s with my mom, and found my dress, but I did not buy it. Catch up on Part 1 here.
Here’s a hint: the dress I fell in love with just so happened to be one of the pictures that I brought with me (and showed you) and also happened to be the first dress I tried on. I tried on several after it, but none of them felt just right like the first one.
However, my mom wanted me to mull it over, and we also knew that there were several other women that would love to be included in the dress search. That is why, several months later, I headed back to Kleinfeld’s with no fewer than 11 people in tow. Don’t believe me? Check it out:
If by any chance you are Mr. Hermit Crab and you are reading this point, you must close the window and walk away. Gone? Whew, ooootay.
My Aunt Bobbe, FMIL Hermit Crab, FSIL Hermit Crab, Cousin F, Friend B, my little sister and my step-mom pictured here. Mama Hermit Crab is taking the picture, Friend A had to leave early, and I was in the dressing room at this point.
I tried on my dress along with several others to gauge everyone’s reactions, and to make sure that it was still the right dress for me. Lo and behold, it stood out. There were tears, hugs, laughing - it was just right.
Without further ado, my dress!
Oh, love! Recognize it from my first dress post? In case you are wondering, it is Henry Roth: Casey and I looooove it!
And now, some glamour shots with my lovely ladies:
FSIL Hermit Crab, Cousin F and Friend B
All my moms! Mama Hermit Crab, FMIL Hermit Crab and step-mom Hermit Crab!
And of course, the best for last! My little sister who could not take her eyes off the veil, got to pose with the headpiece!
(All photos in this post are personal photos)
I’m really happy that we got to go back with everyone, it was a great experience. However, this is not the last you will hear about my dress and Kleinfeld’s, but for that, you’ll have to wait! Coming up next, my review of Kleinfeld’s and my dress decision experience.
Did you find your dress right away? Did you bring a gaggle with you to try it on, or just one or two other people?
Wait, you have a much younger sister, too? Boy, we have a lot in common!!
Gorgeous dress, and I’m so jealous that you got to have so many of your family and besties with you picking it out!
I love that all of your moms were included! Lovely dress too!
I also have a much younger sister! I turned 21 in March, and she was born about 2.5 weeks ago. I keep telling her sshe needs to learn to walk well before she is 2 so she can be my flowergirl.
Love that dress on you! I always see dresses and think ‘I don’t like that.’ Then I realise its just that I couldn’t pull off that style. Then I see photos like this and it clicks that it is the perfect dress for someone else!
hooray for the beautiful dress! it’s so nice to see your beaming smile–you can definitely tell it was the right one for you! and how sweet to have so many of your loved ones there with you, especially your adorable sis!
I LOVE that so many important ladies were included! And your little sister is precious!
Love your dress, and what a great group of ladies you have supporting you! And your little sis is adorable 
Beautiful dress! I’m giggling to myself b/c I have this idea that EVERY bride to goes to Kleinfelds is going to be on Say Yes to the Dress. I have to ask, did they ask you to be on the show, or how does that work? Did you see cameras? Do tell! Can’t wait to hear more!
That’s awesome you had such a large group experience dress shopping with you!
Beautiful!! You are glowing.
I wore a Henry Roth too! It was the first and only dress I tried on. And he happened to be at the store for a trunk show! He is a really amazing person and his dresses are gorgeous!!!
Congrats! You are beautiful in it.
Beautiful dress!! I just went with my mom to try on the dress since she knows me best and I really wanted to steer clear of all of the conflicting opinions a group can have. Sounds like everyone was in consensus about yours though!
Gorgeous dress! I had my 4 BMs, Mom and Aunt when I made the final decision. It was really great to see all of their expressions.
Love the dress!
The first time I went I brought way too many people. Like you, I knew that there were people that would want to be included. I think my mistake was bringing them to the first go-round. I should have waited and brought them once I had a feel for things. I was totally overwhelmed.
All’s well that ends well, though, right ?
@alohababy28: I think that most people probably aren’t on the show…I asked not to be, and my consultant prefers not to be as well…I didn’t know if there was going to be dramz with all those people and I didn’t want to risk airing it on TV! I did see people being filmed though, and I saw many people that I recognized from the show
@Miss Stargazer: definitely!
That’s cool, thanks for sharing the behind the scenes scoop!
Gorgeous dress! Glad all your important ladies could be with you.
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Mrs. Hermit Crab, New York, NY Age and Occupation: 24, Youth Director soon to be Grad Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Medical Student - soon to be Surgery Resident Engagement Date: October 11, 2008 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: New York Botanical Garden About Me: I love all things food, books, our furbaby, Rashi, and adventures with my amazing fiance (oh, and saving the world!). This summer I will not only be a bride, but a bridesmaid, officiant, and attendee as well---it's all about weddings in my life right now, full of so many exciting moments and projects. We're planning a fab New York City wedding weekend full of family, love and lots of color!
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