Finding 'The Dress'.

They say when you see it you know. And boy were they right. I got to see myself in several pretty dresses today. Ranging from white, to ivory to champagne, some poofy, some floaty and some slinky. The dress I had in mind unfortunately didn't excite me quite as much as I had hoped it would.

Perhaps it was because I had put such high hopes on it that it was just never going to live up to my expectations - but it just wasn't right.

I was momentarily dismayed at this prospect, but after changing shops it was clear that I needed to be a little more open minded for finding the perfect dress for me and looking online is risky unless there is the ability for me to see and touch the dress in question.

So trying on some other styles, I quickly grasped the concept that although my boobs and belly are larger than normal, there were certain dresses that suited me and certain ones that definitely belong on somebody else.

The one thing I was NOT expecting to happen today was for me to actually put a dress on, well up in tears when a vail was placed over my head and think "This is the dress I'm going to take a life-altering step in". That moment ladies, is magical. It is almost as elating as holding your baby for the first time - seriously, I put it on par with that overwhelming sensation of pure happiness.

The way it sat on my body, accentuated all my good bits and hid the other parts that obviously I don't want out on show - it was just perfect. And although I do promise to keep looking, I think the bar has been set and for it to actually be shifted would take another dress of MAGNIFICENT quality and amazingness to sway me.

I am now fully aware that I have a strong need to 'up' my budget for my dress, so I guess I'll be cutting costs for the big day elsewhere. Not sure how yet - but if I'd known my 'wanting' would be this strong for a particular piece of fabric I would've possibly created a backup plan.

I must tell you (if you haven't already heard of it) that Studio White in Burnie is a fantastic little shop, tucked neatly away in a far of corner of Tassie. If you are in Hobart it is well worth dragging your bridesmaids along for a road trip to check it out.  Their details are on my links page or you can just go here...

The car went like a dream in case you were wondering. I am so very very glad it is ours. I thought I would want to share the driving job but really I didn't feel as though I drove for around 8 hours all up!

What an awesome fantastic wonderful day. Especially when Chloe (my Maid of Honour) said "What? Do you have a blog?" Talk about support! At least you all read this.

Oh and whilst I have your attention that sketch is just up for show. Not what I have picked out (maybe) but I did promise photos and now because I want it to be a surprise I don't really want to share them! Also the sketch is in no way mine, I found it on Google - I'm sure if you looked up Wedding Dress Sketches you would find a whole heap and see where this one came from too. So if you really want to check it out - happy hunting!

xoxo