Wedding Journal

My wedding dress finally arrived just before I left for work on Friday. Excited, I signed for the package with a messy scrawl of a signature and rushed into my bedroom to try on the dress. It was actually nicer than I remebered it -- I guess being the first one to wear it (rather than the hundredth to try on the store's sample dress) makes a big difference. There are some minor alterations that will be needed -- tighten up the shoulder straps, bustle up the train -- but otherwise, it fits pretty well. I walked around the apartment while wearing it. The train is kind of fun -- though it proved remarkably adept at pointing out my housekeeping deficiencies, collecting any stray bit of dust or hair on the bathroom floor.

But just having the dress hanging in the doorway of my closet all day Friday and Saturday has served as a tangible reminder that -- wow -- this wedding thing is actually happening, and soon. And while the dress fits now, it would probably fit even better if I actually commit to that whole "working out" / "eating well" plan I'd intended to start back in August. Best laid plans and such...

I made a quick appointment with the David's Bridal in Springfield for alterations. With any luck, they'll be done as promised on April 19. Ten days before the wedding is cutting things a little close, but hopefully (::knock on wood::) everything will work out as planned.