A few days ago, I went to two bridal salons to try and find my wedding dress.  I had a post some time ago about being a two dress bride because the first dress that I bought at David's Bridal was definitely not the one. 

My mom came with me and I had it in my mind that I was going to budget $1,500.  I tried on 5 dresses at the first shop that we went to.  The dresses were gorgeous and my mom and I put two dresses on our list.  BUT, I wanted to make sure that I didn't make the same mistake that I made before and buy a dress too quickly. Besides, I had another appointment later that same day at another shop.

Fast forward a few hours later and I am trying some of the most gorgeous dresses I have ever seen, including several Maggie Sottero dresses.  I tried on about 15 dresses and only 1 was a definite NO!  The very first one that I tried on was the Mona Lisa by Maggie Sottero - my stars - this was the holy grail of dresses.  I felt like a fairy princess and twice as beautiful.  My mom's jaw hit the floor and we both knew that this was it, but of course I had 14 more dresses to go. I put on each one with less enthusiasm.  Although the dresses were beautiful, none compared to the Mona Lisa.

And then....The Capri Royale happened.  I put it on and felt like a bride.  The sample was in taffeta which I absolutely adore.  I flowed just right.  It felt like heaven on earth.  My mom and I looked at each other and just knew.  Bye bye Mona Lisa....HELLOOOOO Capri Royale.  And the price???? HA- pish posh on $1,500, try $850. Major score and I was so happy! 

In a few days, I go back for measurements and to actually order my dress in ivory in all its glory.  After that, I will probably age 50 years with impatience just waiting for that taffeta lusciousness to arrive. And without further ado...here is my baby, who I have affectionately nicknamed "the heart stopper".