First Fittings...

Hey ladies and gents!

So today I had my first go at trying on some beautiful dream dresses at Prudence Gowns in Plymouth. 

I was drawn to this store due to their excellent customer service and massive selection of dresses.

Off I trotted, along with my Mum and Maid of Honor, Shanna. We booked in for an afternoon session, on a relatively quiet Saturday.

The owner, Sonya, was incredibly helpful, and personally assisted me along the way. She started with five purple tags, and the instruction to place the tags over the hangers of the dresses I liked. This process took at least half an hour as I am so indecisive! 

Most of the tags went on laced, fishtailed dresses, as frills, bows and puffy skirts are not for me. 

The first dress to go under my scrutiny was picked by Sonya, and the only one in my mini collection that was not Justin Alexander. It was beautiful, perfect. I didn't feel the need to try anymore dresses on, I knew at that moment it was for me.

In the end, I had tried on around 7 other dresses, which all had something to offer. 

On had sleeves, and a better neckline.

Another had a more delicate lace.

Another dress had a much better, snug fit.

Another had a cuter train.

Another had delicate bling on the shoulders.

It was an endless cycle, and luckily, I have time to change my mind as and when I like!

Sonya was incredibly patient with me, while I ummed and ahhed my way through the dresses, leaving a chunk of the railings almost bare. 

Mum cried, I smiled, and Shanna ran away for a cigarette. My bridezilla tendencies sent her reaching for the nicotine after being smoke-free for a week.

If I could, I would have had all of the dresses, they were all amazing in their own way!

In the end, I had narrowed it down to two dresses, both stunning, both very different. 

I believe that I have decided on the first dress, but I can keep trying for a few more months if I have to.

Fortunately for me, as a penny pinching bride to be, Prudence Gowns is one of the few bridal stores that offer a payment plan, and as the dress is not ordered straight away, you have time to change your mind without any problems.

My dress will need alterations, making me even more grateful as they also offer a seamstresses' skills!

I can't wait to get the payment started off and the fittings sorted!

Obviously, no one that isn't the bridal party will know which dress I have chosen until the big day!