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Originally my bridesmaids were planning on surprising me with a dress that I would wear for the entire evening of my kitchen tea/hens’ night, however, this was making me extremely nervous. I know how long it takes me to find a dress for myself, how possible would it be for someone to find me a dress that I was likely to like?

The only pre-requisite that I knew about the dress was that it would be appropriate for a floral themed event, so I would think it would look something like this:

Image via Kaboodle

However, I was fearful that I could also end up in a situation similar to this:

Image via Simply elegant Bridal

So, with much worrying on my part and whining to my Mum, in addition to much stress and hours of internet searching later, Bridesmaid M decided it was easier on everyone if I just bought my own dress of the floral persuasion. I let out an audible sigh of relief when she told me this over the phone one evening. I was so relieved. I knew my dress would fit, I knew I would like it, and it would be one less thing for me to stress over. I still had to find a dress though. Well, luckily I had been strolling past a beautiful shop the week before, which I later found out to be N8kd Decision, and they had the most perfect dress in the window. So, I high-tailed back there the following morning to see if they still had it.

Success!!

Here she is on the hanger:

Personal photo

It is a little shorter than I imagined wearing, but what they heck; I am wearing stockings underneath. And they’re my hens—I’ll show a little leg if I want to—they are in the best shape they have been for quite some time. Anyway, they’ll definitely be hidden under my wedding dress!

You will of course have to wait until the pictures of my kitchen tea to see a teaspoon modeling in action!

Would you ever let your bridesmaids (or anyone) choose your garments for any of your wedding parties?