True Stories and Tips
By Pat Esden
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Avoid Bridal Gown Hell |
 Picking the right gown is not simple.
At closing time on the day before her wedding, Bride X picked up her gown from the bridal shop.
Months ago, she’d ordered her dream gown. It had come in as expected and the alterations had been completed on time. She’d left it at the shop rather than storing it in her cramped closet. A smart choice—-or so she thought.
When Bride X reached her car, she couldn’t resist taking a peek at the gown. She unzipped the garment bag and to her horror discovered—-the gown was not hers.
Running full tilt with the heavy dress draped over her shoulder, Bride X got back to the shop just as the owner
was locking the door. As it turned out the skirt of the two-piece gown was hers, but, because of a mistake in alphabetizing, the top belonged to a different bride’s gown.
This problem was relatively simple to fix, but other bridal gown issues can cause major stress. Below are six anonymous stories from brides who have survived bridal gown hell.
The Ghost Bride
The day I bought my wedding gown was special. I went with my mother and grandmother. They helped me choose a glorious traditional white gown. Don’t all brides wear white? I certainly thought so, until the day of my bridal shower.
Proud and feeling totally beautiful, I put on my gown and walked into the room to model it for my attendants.
“Ta da,” I said, twirling around like a runway model.
“You look like a ghost,” said my maid of honor.
I looked in the mirror and knew she was right. With my pale complexion, I’d chosen the wrong color. I should have gone with ivory, instead of listening to my grandmother’s advice.
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