My plan tonight was to either work late or go look for a wedding dress. I was able to do both and pickup the produce from our CSA share in between. I figured the best approach to the wedding dress thing is to get out and figure out the options. And really I wouldn't have been so motivated if people didn't keep acting shocked that I don't have one yet. So without anyone available to come along I headed south to the wedding store conglomerate. My least favorite part of any bridal shop is how they assault you at the door and then they try to bully you into setting up an appointment. But I wanted to try things on today so I stayed in the formal wear and wedding party section to explore. As I was going in the dressing room with all of the things I collected, Barb (SIL not SIL) returned my earlier call. So even though technically I was alone she insisted on staying on the phone while I tried things on so I'd have someone to experience it with. Which was really fun and hilarious as I tried to navigate the various pieces and describe them to her. And she was so good about asking questions and giving tips. And as I came out in one top I solely chose on a whim, I declared I actually liked it just as the sales girl did too. The issue is that it only comes in pink, red, black and periwinkle. So I didn't leave with anything definite but I did find some possibilities and I know what I didn't like. The dream of finding something off the rack is still alive.

Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Curried Beef Short Ribs
Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.
Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.
Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)
2 teaspoons canola oil
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With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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That's so fun! I borrowed my wedding gown (which was more like a cocktail dress, really) from a girlfriend, but I did go to a few of the high end bridal boutiques on Newbury & Boyleston St. in Boston just to try a few on.
Hey - I remember looking for mine by myself - but I talked to my mom on the phone later, so that helped. The previous comment made me think, you know, you're always welcome to borrow mine - the top is halter style so it works for warm weather (and shows off the arms and shoulders!), has a bustle so it won't drag in the sand (and you're only a little bit shorter than me) - it could be your something borrowed. And, you're the only one of our friends who actually saw it in person! But, you probably want to have one of your own to keep for later.
Hello Alisa,
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
(You don't know me - but I do enjoy your blog. In the blogsphere, I Guess I'm considered a "lurker"...)
You know, for what it's worth, J. Crew has some really lovely wedding/special occasion gowns and dresses - you may want to check them out online: www.jcrew.com.
Just a thought.
Best wishes to you!
kathryn
Hey, I got married in periwinkle! The wedding was two years ago, and I bought off the rack at a department store. In August, I will be the "best woman" at a friend's wedding, and she asked me to wear my own wedding dress to be her attendant. Excellent.
Also, good for you for being low-key about it all.
Julie