tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post6512551086864798089..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Wedding Tales Part II - The Dress ~ By Leah St. JamesAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-945854794137818092017-06-23T15:54:53.967-04:002017-06-23T15:54:53.967-04:00What a fun post! I enjoyed hearing about your shop...What a fun post! I enjoyed hearing about your shopping escapades. Glad you found the perfect dress. Can't wait to see it! Those shoes are gorgeous, but...ouch! :) I will be a MOB in October (if they can stand each other that long), but it will be a very casual wedding. I was an AOB in April (Aunt of Bride) and I bought and wore a dress, though not a fancy one. But still, it has been ages since I've worn a dress. I also hate to shop, and the shopping for that one was quick and painless. Best wishes...I'm sure the wedding will be spectacular! Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-23490323154864691162017-06-23T08:51:53.101-04:002017-06-23T08:51:53.101-04:00Love this post. So glad you found the perfect dres...Love this post. So glad you found the perfect dress. I hate dress shopping. (Actually, I hate shopping period.) When I was the MOB, I didn't know about the so-called protocol until daughter mentioned the MOG was waiting for me to get my dress. She finally did her thing and got a navy blue dress. Guess what color mine was? Yep, navy blue. Okay, different styles. When son got married, I found the cutest pants outfit, perfect for a beach wedding. Unfortunately, it wasn't in my size. The salesperson said I had to pay for it before they would order it...and no returns. No way. So I found a great dress at Macy's. Navy blue again. Guess what the MOB wore? LOL So, we were the Bobbsey Twins in the wedding pictures. Almost looked planned. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88021456299777038262017-06-22T19:30:31.373-04:002017-06-22T19:30:31.373-04:00Oh Leah, what a tale. I hate shopping so this woul...Oh Leah, what a tale. I hate shopping so this would've been a nightmare for me. Congrats on persevering and I'll await the pictures. Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-19395383891721570352017-06-22T17:07:34.737-04:002017-06-22T17:07:34.737-04:00Yes...and in the right size and price! Relief is r...Yes...and in the right size and price! Relief is right!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-46911056095557930942017-06-22T17:06:24.721-04:002017-06-22T17:06:24.721-04:00I hate trying on clothes,too, Vonnie. I just resol...I hate trying on clothes,too, Vonnie. I just resolved to be strong and get through it! :-) It helped that I had great company both times. Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-42124087333258844522017-06-22T16:43:31.689-04:002017-06-22T16:43:31.689-04:00Painful is a perfect description, Jannine. I rarel...Painful is a perfect description, Jannine. I rarely shop for anything but groceries. I think capris are great for a graduation. I'm sure you looked wonderful and we're comfortable.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-73358012693405502502017-06-22T16:37:51.497-04:002017-06-22T16:37:51.497-04:00Thanks for the tips, Margo. I think the shoes are ...Thanks for the tips, Margo. I think the shoes are okay but I plan to have a second pair on standby. The gown is a true Navy with sparklies on the shoulders. The bodice had all the narrow pleats which the shoes also have. Probably one of the few times on my life I'll be coordinated!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55502791094181480082017-06-22T16:31:12.559-04:002017-06-22T16:31:12.559-04:00Yes, I am keeping it a secret for now! I'm afr...Yes, I am keeping it a secret for now! I'm afraid to jinx myself! It's still not in my hands! :-) Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41692325717066134542017-06-22T16:16:04.573-04:002017-06-22T16:16:04.573-04:00Uh, hair? Make-up?? Something else??? :-) I will p...Uh, hair? Make-up?? Something else??? :-) I will post photos for sure!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18640908058353902962017-06-22T12:09:22.437-04:002017-06-22T12:09:22.437-04:00Yay! I love Adrianna Pappell, too, and I'm sur...Yay! I love Adrianna Pappell, too, and I'm sure you'll look gorgeous. After my recent search for a dress for OG's 50th high school reunion, I know exactly what you mean--when you put the right dress on, zip it up, and it feels perfect. What a relief!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-73887927399715431872017-06-22T11:24:54.826-04:002017-06-22T11:24:54.826-04:00Yes! Inquiring minds--polite for nosy--want to kno...Yes! Inquiring minds--polite for nosy--want to know the color of the dress. Bet you had fun shopping for the darn thing, and I say that factitiously. I hate trying on clothes in a store. I order everything online, almost. Besides, I'm too busy writing to shop. We have a mall here we visit only to go to the movies. Back to you, I'm sure you'll look fabulous for your son's big day. Take plenty of tissues in your purse for those weepy moments.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41050339724005281272017-06-22T10:32:08.675-04:002017-06-22T10:32:08.675-04:00Which one is it??? We want to see! Congrats on fin...Which one is it??? We want to see! Congrats on finding a dress you like. I looked for something casual for my daughter's graduation and gave up and wore capris pants. Dress shopping is painful!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-2282230556848619142017-06-22T09:59:26.050-04:002017-06-22T09:59:26.050-04:00Having been MOB twice and MOG once, I can certainl...Having been MOB twice and MOG once, I can certainly relate to the dress search. Isn't it a thrill when you find 'the one'? Next year I'll be MOG again and I'm sorely tempted to wear one of the previous numbers. Some advice about the shoes-make sure they're reasonably comfortable from the get go. Most of all, enjoy yourself. BTW what color did you choose?Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41984900617813251412017-06-22T09:54:40.982-04:002017-06-22T09:54:40.982-04:00Argh! Where's the pix of this fabulous gown? Y...Argh! Where's the pix of this fabulous gown? You're not leaving us in suspense are you? This isn't a romantic suspense story, Leah. Not fair, but a really fun post.Diane Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000110555204777912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-31082449678889757662017-06-22T09:16:03.352-04:002017-06-22T09:16:03.352-04:00Wow, the pressure! I'm glad you found THE DRE...Wow, the pressure! I'm glad you found THE DRESS without spending an arm and a leg. And shoes! Now it's only the hairdo and make-up. You are almost at the finish like for a fun event. Please provide pictures of you in your gown at the wedding....and above all, have a great time.Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.com