I thought i would never get a dress on my budget here and would get it in a bridal outlet or high street. But I am visiting my best friend (who is also a BM) in reading at the mo and we decided to pop into a bridal shop there to look at some dessy dresses. They didn't have the style I wanted but I noticed a couple of wedding dresses I liked on the sale rack ,it was supposed to be appointment only but they managed to squeeze us in after a wait.
I tried a few on and second one was the one!! I tried it on again to be sure as there was another I liked and my favourite won hands down my BF said apparently everyone else was looking when I had it on (there where 5 changing rooms in one area) and the family sat next to my BF were saying lovely things too! Was looking at all angles for ages and just trying to decide for definite but was too scared because it is such a big thing and this was all so weird and unexpected plus my sis wasn't there but I absolutely loved it and it made my waist look tiny (I am a 14/16). I was starting to get sweaty and lightheaded from the stress of choosing for definite so I got changed out of it and as I put my jeans back on the assistant said 'I'll just put this back on the rail then' and I went 'No!' and I knew then I'd chosen the one. The best bit...it was one pound under budget at £499, was £1600!
My brain is naughty and keeps forcing little thoughts in like it was so quick, should have gone to more places and what if there was something even better but I really can't imagine that! I think it's the shock of it all!! It's pretty different to what I was thinking which was lace, sweetheart neckline - mine has proper straps and is appliqué with shiny diamanté style beads sewn in at the top half then the bottom is a big a line tulle skirt with some little sections of more appliqué it doesn't such that much but the detail is stunning! Also had a big train, my BF felt like Pippa Middleton!
Oops I have just seen how much I have gabbled sorry but am so excited and still so shocked!!
Update with flash, looks even more beautiful in the flesh!! UPDATE 2: have uploaded again without designer name and model so hopefully it won't turn up again!!
I am even more in love with it after seeing it again ❤️ the train looks a little longer and more dramatic IRL that's the only difference.
