First Search for Bridesmaids Dresses

Saturday, 5/19/06 2:40 pm.

I arrived and parked at a meter in front of Stella's. I'm 20 minutes early for our meeting, so Cocktailjurken 2013 I'm sitting in the air-conditioned car, starting my wedding planning journal.

I brought with me some pictures of dresses I found online, one of which I like a lot. It's a duster dress, with double ruffles at the bottom, comes to right below the knee, and comes in the colors they've chosen. With an internet coupon, each of the girls could get her dress for if they all like this particular one. I've decided not to show them this until after they've looked at some in the salon. I'd also like to see what the Dress Barn has but there's no time for that today.

At 3:00, I decided to go inside and look at their shoe selection for myself. I was sitting looking at some catalogs and being helped by a clerk when the girls arrived. Pretty quickly, we found a dress that we all agreed on, and Sara was given one to try on model. The clerk gave us the information on a business card, since it's still so early on, and we left. Outside, I showed them the internet deal, and they all agreed on that one since it is suitable and inexpensive.

I couldn't believe our luck! Here it is-13 months before the wedding, and we have everybody's dresses! Wow.

Afterward, we went to Carrie's Trouwjurken place to see her wedding gown for her own wedding. She modeled it for me, and I fussed over it, as any good aunt would. We all chatted some then went our separate ways, with the idea that Carrie would call me later with everyone's sizes so I could place the order.

When she called, I Cocktailjurken 2013 experienced my first pitfall in the planning. Sara won't have her money by the time I need it in order to take advantage of the internet coupon. Carrie also mentioned some concern over Cara's dress. Cara is 10 years old, and at that age, her size could be the same, nearly the same or entirely changed by the wedding date, so we agreed (somewhat reluctantly on my part) to let this particular deal go and wait a while before ordering the dresses.