CUSTOM DRESS UPDATE PART DEUX!

Original post by Suzanner

Dec 10, 2008 05:51 PM

Okay ladies!! So I've been a total mess about everything. I'm getting married in a bit over 3 months, and I'm getting my dress made. I have been to ONE appointment where they took measurements. Then for the past month, the seamstress has been on vacation in Europe. Before she left, I sent her a sketch of what I wanted, and she sent me back a more polished 'pro' sketch. And that was it.

Last night I go for our second meeting, and I'm a bundle of nerves and dreading standing on that 'stump' thing and having them piece fabric on me.

How about this lady breezes in with a cotton muslin prototype of my dress?? I was absolutely blown away. I had no idea that it would be made already, and I was completely shocked. I LOVED it. She even found a trim just to show where the trim would be, and she matched the trim to the muslin so it wouldn't be a distraction. I am just so relieved. I have had nightmares for the past two nights, and suddenly I feel so much better. I wish this vendor was in NY so I could give a massive RAVE, but she's in PA.

Then we got to be all girly and pick out the fabric- I decided on a dupioni/shantung silk type of thing. It was so much fun, I can't believe it.

It has been really sad reading all of these posts about getting 'the call' and finding 'the dress'- I was never able to find one that didn't make me look ridiculous, and it made me really sad that I was missing out on one of the true 'bride' experiences. I feel so much better, I just wanted to share.

I wish I took some pics, but I didn't even expect it to be done, so I didn't bring my camera. I'll try to post the sketch.

Anyway, thanks for letting me share!

Im a Pepper Posted: Dec 11, 2008 11:26 AM

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Check it out! Here's the sketch. OMG I love it! I really can't wait to see the finished product!

christophersgirl Posted: Dec 11, 2008 11:28 AM

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Posted by Suzanner

Hey Tgrlily339- Yes! Of course it's Richard Simmons! I don't know why I love that picture so much, but I do. I just look at it and it makes me smile. Besides the fact that Mr. Simmons is a slamming piece of heaven, and I love that his balls are simply too much for his shorts to reign in. They won't be constrained by society or shorts! He lifts his leg, and they make their escape!! And frankly, any man who wears nylon short shorts and shaves his legs has my complete respect. It takes work to maintain a look like that. I would ask him to officiate my wedding if I didn't think he'd throw deal-a-meal cards at me and force me to sweat to the oldies as I walk down the aisle.

As for where it came from, I have no idea where I came across it- I wish I remembered. I think the day I set up my LIW account I saw it and figured, THIS probably best sums up who I am in picture form. Without the balls, afro and nicely shaved legs.

lol that is hilarious!

i love the look of your dress, well the sketch anyway...i wished i can rock a bubble hem!

Suzanner Posted: Dec 11, 2008 11:41 AM

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Thanks for the posting help! YAYYY!!! And thanks so much for the comments! I really appreciate them!

tgrlily339 Posted: Dec 11, 2008 09:58 PM

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Posted by Suzanner

Hey Tgrlily339- Yes! Of course it's Richard Simmons! I don't know why I love that picture so much, but I do. I just look at it and it makes me smile. Besides the fact that Mr. Simmons is a slamming piece of heaven, and I love that his balls are simply too much for his shorts to reign in. They won't be constrained by society or shorts! He lifts his leg, and they make their escape!! And frankly, any man who wears nylon short shorts and shaves his legs has my complete respect. It takes work to maintain a look like that. I would ask him to officiate my wedding if I didn't think he'd throw deal-a-meal cards at me and force me to sweat to the oldies as I walk down the aisle.

As for where it came from, I have no idea where I came across it- I wish I remembered. I think the day I set up my LIW account I saw it and figured, THIS probably best sums up who I am in picture form. Without the balls, afro and nicely shaved legs.

That is great! Can I just say some of your posts I read them and almost pee my pants I am laughing so hard... You just have such an amazing way of writing things and the best sense of humor! ie: the one about your battle with the snacks at work... That is my daily struggle too, but you just say it with so much more flair! lol...

Anywho, your dress sketch is amazing!