The Wedding Gown Search

Searching for the perfect wedding gown can be both exciting and daunting. When I began my search, I lived in Baltimore, Maryland. I wanted a dress designed with an African influence. I looked for my wedding gown in various boutiques in Maryland. I drove to Philadelphia and Virginia before deciding on a gown in Ohio, my hometown. I had flown in twice to try on this reasonably priced semi-traditional sleeveless white satin gown with tiny pearls on the bodice and an intricately designed train. I wanted to fly to New York to see a simple white satin gown with a very small African pattern around the waist I had seen in a catalogue; however, my mother put her foot down, and said I was getting the gown in Ohio.

My sister, on the other hand, was not even engaged when she stumbled upon her gown. While visiting a historical site in Ohio with summer campers, she walked into a tiny wedding boutique, saw her gown and knew it was the one for her. She went home and told our parents about the gown that she wanted to buy, and “Yes, I know I’m not even engaged, yet.” After some persuasion, the next day we headed to the little town to purchase my sister’s bargain-priced wedding gown.

You never know where and when you’ll find your wedding gown. It’s nice to have an image of your dream dress in mind and even some magazine clippings as a guide, but make sure you’re open to the surprises and unexpected treasures you may find while you search for your wedding gown.

July 2nd, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Tips, Wedding Gowns | (4)