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Okay. Now that he’s out of here, let’s continue!
So, like I mentioned before, I visited a few more bridal stores with Mom Cardigan up in College Station, but I don’t have the photos from that trip. I really didn’t like any of the ones that I tried on, though, so it’s no big deal. As I was trying on all of these dresses at the other bridal stores, I kept comparing them to the David’s Bridal dress that I loved. I couldn’t get it out of my head and NOTHING could measure up. And to me, that’s how I knew it was the one.
I’ll be honest: I didn’t cry when I tried it on. Neither did my mom, or my sister. In fact, my mom kind of just shrugged and went “Oh, it’s pretty.” But that’s just my mom. She doesn’t get particularly emotional about these things, and that’s okay. The only reason I knew she didn’t hate the dress was that she was willing to pull out her checkbook and pay for it. So, if there’s anyone out there who didn’t get the butterfly feeling in your stomach, and didn’t shed tears of joy at finding the dress, and who couldn’t decode exactly what your mother was thinking… you are not alone. And it’s okay. I’m happy with my dress, and every time I look at it, it makes me smile. No butterflies… no tears… but smiles. And that’s all I really need, right?
Anyways, I’ll stop babbling and show you all what you really want to see:
This, my friends, is the dress that I visited almost daily on the David’s Bridal website. It’s the one that I was telling people was my dress before I even tried it on. The other dresses never really had a chance. I was sold from the first time I saw it.
As you can see, it needs some serious alterations, ’cause I’m about a foot too short for it, and it’s seriously big in the hips/waist. But that’s okay. I am in lurve.
And that’s my slightly boring and anti-climatic dress story! It is currently sitting in my old closet at my parents’ house awaiting alterations. I can’t wait to see what it looks like once it actually FITS me!
Did you cry when you chose “the dress”?
YAAYY!!! it was dress #2, which so many of us agreed looked fabulous on you. you’re beautiful!
I didn’t cry..but I might when I get to try it on in my size….I liked the dress a lot, but it wasn’t the cry moment I had hoped for (mostly I was frustrated because I had to imagine the fit since it was 5 sizes too small) Momma did cry though! She could tell it was perfect and that it was my dress….I get to try her on this weekend though and am hoping for the tears of joy.
I was actually shocked that I did cry a little when I found my dress. I am normally not the “cry during happy moments” kind of girl, but a wave of emotion hit me when I looked in the mirror, it felt so real, and then my mom started crying and then I was screwed.
Don’t worry - I didn’t cry either, and haven’t for either of my two fittings. I DO (no pun intended!), however, smile a lot when I have it on and do a lot of mirror-admiring….which is definitely a good thing! My random cry moment? Picking out my FI’s wedding ring. The tears are lurking, don’t worry…LOL
That’s lovely! You are going to look so beautiful. No crying on my part.
It looks beautiful. When I got mine, I didn’t cry, but I just knew. When it (a sample) was altered down, I decided I never wanted to take it off! It put me in a great mood the rest of the day.
On an unrelated note, your Aggie/Austin dichotomy is hilarious. FMIL and FFIL Taco hook-em, horns at every turn.
No, so I’m so glad you didn’t either. I was starting to feel like I was crazy. Thank you!Thank you! Thank you!
Oh I’m so happy that’s the one you chose! I thought it looked faboo on you. I teared up when I got my dress…but from laughing.
AHHH that looks FANTASTIC on you!!! Definitely the right choice! Will you be wearing a veil?
I didn’t get weepy when I found my dress either. I just kinda looked at myself and said “yeah, I think I could get married in this.”
Didn’t cry either! Sometimes when you know you just know! Love the dress. Very similar to mine so I’m bias!
No crying, or butterflies or overwhelming emotions from me either. It was by far my favorite dress I tried on, so I had no hesitation about buying it, even if I didn’t have a “the one” moment.
I actually cried because I hated my dress (I bought it on the internet and I was stuck with it - haha). Sometimes I get so irritated with the women on those Say Yes to the Dress-type shows who get all weepy and their mom and friends burst into tears shouting “That’s the one!” and I feel like I missed something important because I didn’t have that. So glad to hear from others that the heavens didn’t part and the angels didn’t sing for them too.
Gorgeous dress!
Yaaayyyy! I was so hoping that this was the one! It’s beautiful, and so flattering!
I didn’t cry and to be honest I never understood the crying thing with brides. No offense to anybody, but I just don’t get how women get so worked up over a dress. I went in, had a good time trying them on, had 5 I looked great in, narrowed it down to two then picked one and I was done.
Awww so pretty! Yeah, I didn’t cry either…not a titter, not a sniffle, nothin….
it looks perfect for u 
And smiles are great! I didnt have tears either (tho Mr E did lol), but just lots and lots of smiles
Oooo so pretty! Nope I did not cry when I found the dress. My mom and sister held each other and weeped a little. I just dreamily smiled at myself in the mirror and though”Oh yeah, this is the one!”
I rarely cry at events in life, but for some reason every time I imagine myself walking down the aisle and seeing my FI’s face light up (since I refuse to let him see the dress before the aisle walk), I start to get a little emotional. I SERIOUSLY hope that passes because I do NOT want to cry at my own wedding!
i never really had that moment with my dress either.
it will look fantastic after alterations. i am on the non-tall side too, so i actually had get some of the details of the dress cut off at the bottom. =(
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Mrs. Cardigan, Austin Age and Occupation: 21, Student/Soon-to-be Special Education Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 20, Student/Soon-to-be Accounting Systems Analyst Engagement Date: August 16, 2009 Wedding Date: January 2011 Venue: Vintage Villas About Me: I'm a native Austinite who was raised as a die-hard Aggie. Luckily, I'm a pretty persuasive girl because I managed to convince my high school boyfriend (now fiance!), Mr. Cardigan, to ditch his hardcore Longhorn ways and join me up at A&M, where we currently reside with our adorable dogs, Cullen & Ranger. We're currently planning a bright, cheery wedding with a ridiculous amount of DIY projects that I can't wait to tackle! I love crafting in any form, reading, and margaritas (I think I love them the most!). Organization is what keeps me sane and I love helping others, which is probably why I ended up as an education major. It gets a little chaotic sometimes when you're planning a wedding among all of the papers, projects, finals, and certification exams, but we're having the time of our lives and we can't wait to get started on our journey as husband and wife - and we're so excited to share our wedding with the hive!
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