The Dress
After months (and months, and months) of dress shopping and trying on a few dozen dresses, I finally found one that I want to wear for the big day.
Now, I’ve said it before – I don’t think I’m one of those brides that ever needed “the dress”. Of course I want to look beautiful and radiant, but more importantly, I wanted to be comfortable. Let’s face it, I’m going to be in this dress for the better part of 12 hours.
Before I decided on my gown, I considered a gorgeous dress that was elegant and classic. However, it was a little too form-fitting which made me a little self conscious. I didn’t want to constantly ask my friends if I looked fat throughout the day. That could get a little.. okay, a lot, annoying.
My second runner-up was a beautiful ball gown. A “tulle delight” as I lovingly like to refer to it. :) I loved it a lot, but knew myself well enough to know that three hours into wearing it, I would likely rip away the tulle layers from annoyance.
The gown I finally decided on had everything I wanted – a flattering neckline on an organza dress. It had a little bit of structure to give my body some shape while staying soft enough for me to run around in all. day. long. Perfection.
The only downside is, it’s not particularly a “wow” dress that will drop jaws like the other two. I’m just hoping that since it’s our day, I will “wow” our family and friends anyway 
All you recent brides, and brides-to-be, did you pick out a dress that you considered more practical than fairy tale?
On February 22nd, 2012 Erin O'Brien said:
Congrats on “finding the one!”
You’ll wow anyway, I promise! Concentrate on gorgeous hair and maybe a stand-out accessory (or two). I actually took a very basic dress and had my seamstress dress it up with “vintage” buttons at the back (which she brought down, by the way), a beautiful sash at the waist, etc. I still love my dress to this day, though there was nothing really “wow” about it.
On February 22nd, 2012 Lilan said:
Hi Erin!
I’m definitely hoping to impress my groom at the very least!
My mom says as long as I select pretty jewelry and add a sash at the waist, it’ll glam up the dress instantly. Now it looks like I’m going to have to spend endless hours on Etsy (yay!). By the way, I noticed that you’re a photographer. Where are you based?
On February 22nd, 2012 Erin O'Brien said:
Yes, a sash will work wonders!
I am based in Omaha – moved from Los Angeles a couple months ago.