The Good, The Bad, and The Not-So-Bad...

After admitting that I'd booked our venue and photographer before we were engaged, it should be of no shock to you that I'd swung by a bridal shop (or two, or three) pre-ring as well. Ok, it gets worse - I had a fake ring I'd sport to these occasions. These confessions keep getting better, don't they?

You are about to witness photographs from my first documented bridal dress shopping experience as a legitimately engaged woman. It's a proud moment. This event occured during my pre-blogging days, so excuse the lack of detailed information on the dresses (i.e. designers, style number, etc).

Below are dresses that I tried on during a shopping trip with my FMIL and Mr. Seashell's goddaughter. It was made clear that we were not going to buy that day as there were two important factors to be considered: 1) my mother wasn't present 2) there was a dress in RI that I had my eye on already...

Dress One (The Not-So-Bad)
Lace Top, Soft Organza Skirt. I don't have much to say about this one. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't all that good either.

Dress Two (The Bad)

Heavy random fabric, thick empire waist, felt very costume-like, though not all together completely hideous. Well, pretty hideous.

Dress Three (The Good)
My overall runner up. I know this one was by Marisa. It was all organza, and totally lovely. I described it as the perfect dress if I were doing a tented wedding under colorful lanterns in the summer.

Dress Four (The Good)
I love the elements of this dress, minus the stuffed sausage effect. This one has the "feel" of the one I liked in Rhode Island: lace applique, delicate beadwork, beautiful train. However, I much prefer a softer A-line cut as well as more flattering bustline.

How many dress shops did you visit? After you "had your eye on one" did you keep searching?