Oleg Cassini was a French designer whose clients included the late and elegantly dressed Jackie Kennedy. His latest client? Well, it's me! That's right world, I FOUND MY WEDDING GOWN!
Last Sunday I went back to David's with the MOH, Mom and my baby step-sister Lauren.
I wanted to try on a different genre of dress that day then my first find, and I certainly did. The dresses had a lot more detail, lace, and beading. My future-sister-in-law Jessica (who is getting married June 8, 2012!!!) said it best, "This should be the fanciest dress you ever wear." I kept that on repeat in my head while playing dress up in front of these women.
I wanted to try on a different genre of dress that day then my first find, and I certainly did. The dresses had a lot more detail, lace, and beading. My future-sister-in-law Jessica (who is getting married June 8, 2012!!!) said it best, "This should be the fanciest dress you ever wear." I kept that on repeat in my head while playing dress up in front of these women.
Then there was this Oleg dress. A fundamental shift happened within me when I put it on. I finally felt like this was a dress to get married in. This is what I wanted my fiance to see me in when I become his wife. I had tried on a couple before this one, and even a couple after. I even put on the sweet Vera from my previous visit.
Oleg kicked Vera's ass.
With the Oleg, I will be able to wear my great-grandmother's pearls! This dress made my mother cry.
Oleg kicked Vera's ass.
With the Oleg, I will be able to wear my great-grandmother's pearls! This dress made my mother cry.
I didn't even want to take it off to put on 'regular' clothes again. It will arrive hopefully by January. I will have plenty of time to try and retry it on. Because I was able to order it in petite, I hopefully won't need to do too many alterations. However, if there is any left over lace, the MOH Kate already has ideas about how to use the scraps.
I can't get over what a huge accomplishment it is to have ordered my wedding gown. Or that I actually paid for half of it!
Even if the rest of the wedding planing goes to pot, I will marry the love of my life in a perfect dress.
I can't get over what a huge accomplishment it is to have ordered my wedding gown. Or that I actually paid for half of it!
Even if the rest of the wedding planing goes to pot, I will marry the love of my life in a perfect dress.
Love,
Shannon
My mommy paid for half of my dress too! So glad you found the dress of your dreams. You just know sometimes. I tried on a bunch of different ones, and loved a lot that I thought I wouldn't. You never really know what will work for you sometimes. You looked so lovely in it. And I loved the pearls. You will look so classy, and I am going to cry buckets. Love you sweetie!
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