The 13 Phases of Finding Your Perfect Wedding Dress
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Wedding dress shopping is no cake walk, people. Take it from me; I finally found my perfect dress a few months ago. The process involves many emotional ups and downs, family members' opinions, and Champagne. Make sure you drink lots of Champagne. If you have ever snagged the gown of your dreams, you'll definitely relate to the stages of doing so. Keep reading for a good laugh and a trip down memory lane.
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First, all the important women in your life show up for the big day of shopping.
And they are all pumped.
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You open the Champagne to get everyone loosened up.
But let's be real, you need it the most. You're the one about to squeeze into 20 white dresses.
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You head to the back to put on your first gown and the anticipation is killing everyone.
Are you ready to put on a show?
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You come out in the first dress and everyone's reaction is "WOW!"
This is your first time in a giant white gown; it's going to be a shocker!
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All you are worried about is how good you look in it.
Stop being so critical! You're delusional!
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Your mom's harsh judgment face is always the first thing you look for.
Those eyes could burn the dress right off of you.
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You even get a little sassy. Because all those opinions are overwhelming.
It's what you want in the end, right?
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You might see another bride trying on the dress you like, and that's not OK.
There will be only one woman scoring this fierce gown today.
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Then you try on a dress that gives you butterflies. And your entire posse loves it too.
Oh my god it's really happening!
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You have a small heart attack when you have to swipe that credit card.
Ugh, totally forgot about tax. And the veil. And the shoes.
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A few months down the road, you might even have temporary doubts about the big purchase.
Did you choose the right gown? Ahh!
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