We got a snowstorm over the weekend so the hockey game Saturday night was cancelled. No senior night for our boys...hopefully we can reschedule it, although it won't be at our home arena because ice is not available. UGH. The boys were so dissapointed. So they had a two hour practice and had a pizza party afterward. I sure hope Josh still gets to skate one shift. Although I'm not crazy about the idea, I understand why he would want the final experience to be a memorable one.
Saturday morning Jen and I went to Unique Bridal and found THE DRESS. For sure this time...no doubt about it. It is even more beautiful that the one I pictured from David's Bridal. It is an asymmetrical Maggie Sottero gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline embellished with Swarovski crystals, bugle beads, sequins, and seed beads. It has a chapel train and the most beautiful back view with ruching and buttons and detailing. It took her breath away.
I spent the morning "people watching" (it was absolutely claustrophobic in there) and found myself rating dresses on other girls too. I was surprised to see so many girls not embracing the moment...I heard girls saying, "well, this one's okay... put it on my list." Each girl's face did not reflect their excitement or love of the dress. Finally I couldn't help myself... I told one girl, "You have to feel (about the dress) like you feel about the guy you're marrying. You have to be totally IN LOVE WITH THE DRESS!"
Yep, I saw that look on Jen's face when she walked out of the changing room and stood on the platform. She even had butterflies in her stomach. And when she put on the veil...I cried. It must be something about the veil that does a number on a mother. She went from a girl wearing a white princess prom dress to a bride in a wedding gown before my very eyes. Gulp.
The memories that I have from the experiences with my daughters trying on their wedding gowns will be forever emblazoned on my heart. I feel kinda bad Pat didn't get to share it. The memories are priceless... and this is why I blog: To be able to share these memories with my family. To forever capture the feelings and put them into written words. It's my gift to my children.
...Someday they will be reading me my blog for entertainment when I'm in the nursing home, when I've lost my memories. YUCK. scratch that.
2 comments:
We were just discussing who the girls thought would cry more, me or my husband on their wedding day. :) GLORY...how fun. Glad you guys are "feeling" it.
Oh....how very exciting! It is sooo much fun!!!!
Hugs, Sharon
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