Seven months ago, I bought my wedding dress and didn’t show you guys any photos because Mr. Warbs reads my blog religiously (like a good husband). It was really important to me to keep the dress a secret from him, and I’m not good at keeping secrets or lying. I can’t even tell little white lies usually. I’m the worst because I either admit it right away or over-complicate simple things. Whenever I tell a lie, it usually goes something like this:
Mr. Warbs: So, did you eat the lunch I made you?
Me: Um…yeah. I did.
Mr. Warbs: Did you like it?
Me: OK, I went to Curry House instead. I’m sorry.
Mr. Warbs: Why did you lie? And why did you admit it right away?
Me: I don’t know. Sorry. I felt guilty. Sorry.
Mr. Warbs: It’s OK. I knew you were lying. You’re terrible at it.
Me: I know.
So after I bought my dress, I vowed to keep it a secret from Mr. Warbs until the wedding. The best thing I could think of was to keep the dress out of our apartment. However, the dress didn’t need any alterations (because it was obviously perfect and meant to be), so I was able to leave David’s Bridal with it. MIL Warbler offered to keep it at her house, but I was afraid that it would be the first place Mr. Warbs would look. And I kinda didn’t want the dress out of my possession. I loved it so much!
That’s when I came up with the kind of stupid-at-the-the-moment lie that I usually end up blowing. I decided to tell Mr. Warbs that the dress was still at the shop and really hide it in our apartment. And you guys, I pulled it off! After lunch, MIL Warbler and I snuck the dress upstairs and stuffed it in the back of my closet. I know that doesn’t sound like a very secure place, but there’s so much crap in our closet, I knew Mr. Warbs would never notice it. And he didn’t. After a week, I told him that I picked up the dress and BM E was holding it for me. It was the only lie I think I’ve ever successfully kept up. Several times I thought I had given myself away, but Mr. Warbs later said he had no idea. Woohoo!
Looooonnng story short, here are the photos I couldn’t show you from my first dress post. Introducing my tulle Oleg Cassini dress from David’s Bridal. Or as I affectionately call her, Olga.
I loved my veil!
Me and the lady who found the dress, BM Tata!
Sneak peek of my walk down the aisle
Guest photo
Did you keep your dress a secret from your partner?
All photos are personal unless otherwise noted.
usually i dont’ like dresses with pickups but this one is fab!
You look gorgeous, and your dress is so pretty!
My dress is also a big fat secret. Mom has seen me in it and SIL has seen pictures, that’s it!
That’s a very cute dress 
you look wonderful!
I have showed my fiance a picture of my dress (not on me), but his memory sucks and he doesn’t remember what it looks like except that it’s white (HAHA). I won’t be letting him see it again until I’m wearing it on our wedding day.
I didnt even consider keeping my dress a secret from my fiance… is that weird? Part of it had to do with the fact that I fell in love with two different dresses (!!) and they’d mean different ‘feels’ for the wedding – if we were going to go with a totally different theme because of my dress, I wanted him at least aware. But also I think the fact that I trust his judgment played into it – I knew if he saw both dresses, he’d be honest (ok, first he’d tell me that I look fabulous in both, THEN he’d be honest) and that’s exactly what happened. My mom just went to pick the dress up today, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice!
Your dress was beautiful and you looked beautiful on your wedding day.
My dress will be a secret from him as well as most if not all my wedding party of opininated friends & family. Love them to death but no thanks, maybe 1 or 2 may get to see me in it prior to the purchase but for the most part the unveiling will be d-day.
What a beautiful gown! It looks wonderful on you! I’m also keeping my dress a secret from my honey, but I give hints occasionally just because I like to talk about it
You look amazing in that dress! I’m like you – lies, even little white lies 
are too difficult. I don’t think I will be able to keep my dress a secret for long…
My fiance went with me to Davids Bridal to look at dresses. (At that time only 4 people knew about the engagement.) I wasn’t even planning on buying one but once I tried it on & saw his expression, I ended up buying it.
I love your dress and that last picture is so dreamy! I can’t wait to see more!! 
Your dress is amazing! Good job on keeping it a secret from Mr. Warbs!
You look beautiful and love the lie-story. I was up-front with Mr. P that it was in our apt when I picked it up. It was so wrapped up and zipped up in the gown bag that I figured he would be too lazy and nervous to touch it. All needless rationale on my part because after I left the closet door open, with the GIANT white bag in in the front in plain sight, he was still massively confused asking me where I could have put the dress!?!?! He was not joking… and it was RIGHT there in the open closet…
I did but it’s been very hard and I’ve almost slipped up a few times in telling him what it look like – but he usually goes running out of the room with his hands over his ears. We had to keep my dress at my mom’s til it went in for alterations, because he couldn’t have it in the house too tempting!
Such a pretty dress! Mine came in the mail so Mr. D is perfectly aware of it and where it resides, but he’s very much not wanting to see it.
You and Warbs are sooo adorable! I’m glad you were able to pull off this surprise. And you look gorgeous in your dress! Love it!
Yes I am. My dress comes in in August which is 8 months before the wedding. I have to store it until 2 months before and then take it alterations. Good thing he isn’t a snooper.
I’m in love with your dress, it was in my favorite file forrrever!
Mrs. Warbler, Long Beach/Malibu Age and Occupation: 24, Quality Assurance Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Handheld Administrator Engagement Date: December 7, 2010 Wedding Date: April 2012 Venue: Calamigos Ranch Malibu About Me: I’m a Korean BBQ loving, cheesecake enthusiast bride living in the LBC! By day I write and edit for an online search engine marketing company. By night I am a volunteer food taster of all that is delicious. I am fortunate to be marrying an amazing man who loves me and my quirky ways. I love food, books, indie music, and Harry Potter. We are planning a small, intimate wedding up in the Malibu Hills with our closest family and friends. With the help of my wonderful fiance, our loved ones, and red velvet cheesecake, our wedding will be glorious!
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