We went to L'elite Bridals on Newbury Street because they were having a 30-75% off sample sale. We walked in without an appointment, but the place was empty, so the girl was willing to let me try some stuff on. However, she made a huge deal about how normally I wouldn't be seen without an appointment at all and when I came back (not a good assumption after her attitude) that I should be sure to make an appointment. Oh snotty Boston elites. In any case, one dress was pretty but nothing to drop any cash over. We didn't stay there long.
We decided to head over to Priscilla of Boston on Boylston just to see if they would take a walk-in and see what they had. Very different experience. They were glad to take me, as they weren't busy. The sales girl was very helpful and sweet even though I told her from the beginning that I wouldn't be buying anything that day. It was just like what you see on TLC's Say Yes to the Dress at Kleinfeld's in New York. I got my own dressing room, undergarments and robe. Bethany, my sales associate, sat down with me and asked about what I was looking for, the wedding itself, venues, and everything. It was perfect. She brought me some amazing dresses (if only she knew that the least expensive one I tried on was more than five times my dress budget!), and I was able to try some styles I hadn't thought would work with my body type.
Turns out I have lots of options style-wise. Which actually makes the decision much more difficult. I wish I could go with Mom soon, though. I can't wait to look at Low's in Arkansas. At least I now also know that I probably won't be able to decide on anything without Mom being there. I loved a couple of the dresses I tried on today, but even with Megan and Jenny's affirmation of most of them, I really needed Mom there with her honesty and the fact that she just knows me. I don't think there will be any way for me to feel like I've found "the one" without seeing Mom's face first.
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