Kelsey heard about this show called Making Memories that was out in Beaverton, only for the weekend. It is a traveling bridal show where the proceeds go to terminally ill breast cancer patients providing "a wish", sort of like the Make a wish Foundation. Unfortunately, mom was out of town, so Lindsay and I went with Kels, on the way she said, "I was thinking, that I would rather spend a lot less for a dress and have it be almost 'the one', than spend a lot on a dress that is 'the one'." I agreed and was happy Kelsey came to that decision.
There are racks and racks of dresses and you go through the ones that are your size, but if they have been altered, a 10 can fit like a 10, 8, or 6. Some of the smaller sizes too have been hemmed up a lot, so they were way too short for her. We found one that she really like, and quickly sent text message pictures to mom. Then just as we thought the hunt was over, the gal who was helping us brought one more out. You could tell Kelsey really liked it.
We played around with it, helping her show what it would be like if it got altered a bit. It was 100% silk and made by Waters. We paid for it to be put on hold so Kelsey could talk with mom about it over the phone and think about it. The next day, Kelsey drove out by herself and purchased the dress!When mom got into town we headed over to her house so she could see Kelsey in it. In the living room, we used our make shift clips and jewels to dress it up a bit and decide what could be done. Mom did some serious seamstress analyzing.
Kelsey with a pretend ribbon in her hair and chip clips to hold the dress in certain spots.Kelsey got Rosie's name at the bridal show and looked up her information on the internet. Rosie works out of her home full-time and only alters bridal dresses. She knew she was up for a challenge after the first meeting. The first step was getting the train gathered to the side of the dress and take in the dress down the sides past the hips.
The train is now gathered on the side, pinning the lace to the bottom, placing the flowers on the side where it gathers. We all spent a lot of time over at Rosie's, Kelsey probably had about four of five fittings, making small changes each time Kelsey was there. Rosie also did all the work on the suits for Chris and dad, our bridesmaid dresses, and Mom's outfit.
Then, finally Kelsey's dress was done!
A video of Kelsey walking down the hallway to see how it will be walking down the aisle. Narrated by Courtney.
I think Kelsey really is pleased with it and it shows her traditional yet unique style. She is really looking forward to her wedding and thinks it will go with the theme...vintage glamour!
