Dress fitting number two

At the end of my night shift today I went down to Winchester in order to try on my actual dress for the first time. I was a girl on a mission and went equipped with my shoes, underwear and carefully curled hair in order to experiment with the full bridal look. I not only wanted to see the dress but to decide once and for all on my hair accessories and veil. It's safe to say that the mission has been accomplished. 

On Our arrival at the shop, me escorted by my mum and mother-in-law to be, we were greeted warmly and one of the assistants shyly asked if I would mind her re measuring me as she's being trained to do it. I had no problem with this and was thoroughly gratified when she was flummoxed by the first measurement and apologised as she must either have got it wrong or i'd lost an awful lot of weight. I confessed to it being the latter, which was followed by many congratulations. 

The downside to this was that by the time I came to clamber in to my dress - yes that is the only way in - it would barely stay up. With the arrival of the seamstress and a number if carefully placed pins everything started to come together. Sadly while getting under the skirt to make adjustments the dress got pushed up into my face and now has a lipstick mark on the skirt - I was hastily reassured that they will be able to get rid of it and I've chosen to take them at their word! 

Ultimately the dress was in situ and all doubts as to whether or not it was too plain we're eradicated, particularly when I tried it with a veil and hairpiece. I thought I'd already decided on a modest veil with silk trim but I was seduced by something else entirely. Then I tried on multiple hair accessories ranging from sparkly tiaras through to silk flowers and came to a slightly unexpected conclusion. 

I am not one to flatter myself but today I have to say I could not imagine ever seeing a more perfect version of myself. The dress, veil and hair accessory complemented me and one another beautifully and I felt like a princess and more importantly a bride. By the end of the fitting I was absolutely buzzing with excitement and cannot wait for the wedding day to come around so that I really won't have to take my dress off. I can't wait to see James' face as I walk down the aisle on dad's arm in my outfit. I felt more than a million dollars and am 100% certain that the dress and the extras are completely perfect. I am one happy bride to be. 

73 days and counting!!!