More Girly Stuff - Fitting and Footwear

I wasn't sure what to expect at my first fitting. Too many episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress" have convinced me that there is bound to be something wrong with the dress. Either it will be the wrong color or the wrong size or an entirely different dress. Luckily, those nightmares only seem to happen to reality show participants, not little ol' me. So the dress is perfect. I could get away with no alterations if I wanted to, because the size was exactly right. I don't even need a hem, fairly rare in the wedding world. My mom is thrilled - alterations can be pricey - but we still have some adjustments to make. For one thing, dresses don't come with bustles, which I didn't know, so we have to get the ribbons for the bustle sewn in. Also, my dress has a corset, so if my waist size changes at all I may need an alteration closer to the wedding. But for now, it fits great!

I'm so grateful for J'aime Bridal, the salon where I purchased my gown. They will store my gown until I am ready to get it, and they'll steam the dress and veil before the wedding. I have received truly phenomenal service from them, and they are attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in their work. I know I'll continue to be impressed with them over the next few months.

One very important aspect of any fitting is to bring the shoes for the big day...and I bought mine! Last weekend, I headed to DSW and Macy's and successfully purchased my shoes for the big day. It's no secret that I've always wanted to wear tennis shoes at my wedding, a la Father of the Bride, and that's definitely happening. They won't look exactly the same, but my mom's working on decorating a pair for me.

Shoes similar to the ones worn in Father of the Bride,
from Wedding Tennies & Formal Shoes.

But for the ceremony, I wanted to class things up a bit with some sparkly heels. I have never been so excited (or excited at all, I think) about shoes, but I think they're going to look awesome!

The details are all coming together beautifully. We're really having a blast with all the planning!