Trying on my dress

Today I went back to Saja to try on MY dress - not a sample, but my actual dress. It actually fit better than I remember and we decided it doesn't need to be hemmed. The only alteration it looks like I'll need is to tack the ribbon down. I'll go back about a month before and try it on again to make sure. I also took pictures of hair and shoes I liked with me and talked to the designer about what would look good. I have an idea of my total look for the day now! A very exciting day indeed. I'm not posting pictures of my dress but I do have them now!

Dress love

Another blog has featured my dress designer. Makes me fall in love with them all over again. My dress may or may not be up on the blog already...

Secrets

On Monday after everyone had left and it was just Ben and I, I realized I have to keep a HUGE secret from Ben for a VERY long time. I can't show him or tell him about my dress for what could be well over a year! HOW IN THE HELL IS THIS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN??!?!? I'm so excited about it and can't share it with the person who means the most to me! BOOOO!

More on the dresses

Because I just can't get enough (and I know you can't either)!

As I was posting yesterday I was on the phone with my mom and BFF telling them about these amazing dresses and then talking about the dresses once they navigated to the website. Since then I've shown them to a few of my friends who also agree on their beauty and that they suit me. Yes, I'm still staring at them.

I quickly e-mailed them about getting an appointment for the weekend of the trunk show and they have tons of available times. My mom and BFF are looking into booking tickets for the weekend as well! Needless to say, I'm ecstatic about the events that have unfolded in the past 24 hours (not mention I ROCKED a job interview today). The important women in my life will hopefully be there when I try on my first wedding dress and possibly THE dress.

One point of stress is the number of people we will have to juggle that weekend. Ben's fam, my mom, and possibly my BFF. That's a lot of people from different aspects of our (my) lives. My parents haven't met Ben's parents (Ben says that shouldn't stress me out and logical me knows that too BUT it does). My dad can't travel so we'll have to deal with sending pictures of the dresses (hopefully we can send him good photos and get his feedback instantaneously that day - I am a daddy's girl after all). AND if I get a job I may have to work that weekend! I'll figure it out though and all of this doesn't diminish how happy it makes me that all these people are coming together to support me.

And for a little eye candy - I'll post ONE dress from the collection that I like (mainly so I can drool over them some more).

I can't stop looking at these

I think I've found the designer I love for my dress! Ready.... Saja Wedding. Seriously AMAZING. Flowy, organic, BEAUTIFUL gowns! And the best part - their flagship store is in NYC AND they are having a trunk show in October! It's the weekend Ben's family is in town and I already told my mom about it and she is going to try to see if she can come in. I seriously can't stop checking them out. I want to post a picture of a dress but I can't choose just one, so just go and check them out already! Thank you Mrs. Pashmina (of the fabulous WeddingBee) for blogging about them!

Something to get excited about!!

As always I've been cruising the blogs "researching" and came across a post that truly has me excited. One of my favorite stores that I ALWAYS go to for that splurge dress or skirt launched a bridal collection this past spring! Ready for it?!?! White House Black Market!

While it is a VERY small collection, it is BEAUTIFUL! However, the wedding dresses don't really fit with what we (who am I kidding - I) are envisioning for our ceremony (but maybe our reception?!!? that we can't seem to agree on - that's a different post entirely!) The bridesmaid dresses are beautiful as well. I'm even in love with the accessories and shoes!

Here's my favorite dress from the collection...