Deciding on the Dress, Part 2

If by any chance you are Mr. Hermit Crab and you are reading this point, you must close the window and walk away. Gone? Whew, ooootay.

Are you ready for the big reveal? I think I've kept you in suspense long enough.

So, I searched online, printed out pictures, visited Kleinfeld's with my mom, and found my dress, but I did not buy it. Catch up on Part 1 here.

Here's a hint: the dress I fell in love with just so happened to be one of the pictures that I brought with me (and showed you) and also happened to be the first dress I tried on. I tried on several after it, but none of them felt just right like the first one.

However, my mom wanted me to mull it over, and we also knew that there were several other women that would love to be included in the dress search. That is why, several months later, I headed back to Kleinfeld's with no fewer than 11 people in tow. Don't believe me? Check it out:

My Aunt Bobbe, FMIL Hermit Crab, FSIL Hermit Crab, Cousin F, Friend B, my little sister and my step-mom pictured here. Mama Hermit Crab is taking the picture, Friend A had to leave early, and I was in the dressing room at this point.

I tried on my dress along with several others to guage everyone's reactions, and to make sure that it was still the right dress for me. Lo and behold, it stood out. There were tears, hugs, laughing - it was just right.

Without further ado, my dress!

Oh, love! Recognize it from my first dress post? In case you are wondering, it is Henry Roth: Casey and I looooove it!

And now, some glamour shots with my lovely ladies:

FSIL Hermit Crab, Cousin F and Friend B



All my moms! Mama Hermit Crab, FMIL Hermit Crab and step-mom Hermit Crab!


And of course, the best for last! My little sister who could not take her eyes off the veil, got to pose with the headpiece!

(All photos in this post are personal photos)

I'm really happy that we got to go back with everyone, it was a great experience. However, this is not the last you will hear about my dress and Kleinfeld's, but for that, you'll have to wait! Coming up next, my review of Kleinfeld's and my dress decision experience.

Did you find your dress right away? Did you bring a gaggle with you to try it on, or just one or two other people?