Shopping for wedding dresses is traditionally seen as one of the most treasured and special moments of the whole planning process; an event that will run seamlessly and leave you overspilling with joy and anticipation. If the movies are to be believed you?ll try on all number of satin, silk, tulle and lace numbers and ?just know? when it?s the one: it?ll fit perfectly, be everything you dreamed of and make you and your accompanying loved ones shed a tear or two. The reality though can, on the whole, be very different. Finding that one amazing outfit that will forever be remembered via the beauty of photography can be somewhat stressful, and as a bride you?re under immense amounts of pressure to find the one that makes you look and feel your absolute best. Unless you benefit from the frame and metabolism of a super model, trying on wedding dresses can be a somewhat uncomfortable and ?unlike the movies? experience - to the point when many of my friends and acquaintances have shared stories of leaving boutiques in tears and wondering what the hell they were going to do as that special day steps ever closer. Having had a rather stressful experience with my dress, I wanted to share the story behind this expensive purchase to hopefully share the realities while letting those of you who?ve also had a less than perfect experience know it?s absolutely the norm. Warning: it's a long one!
When I first got engaged I can honestly say I was more excited about the decor, food and enter...