Dilemmas Deluxe Part 2: The Dress Drama

I hunt for bargains. I enjoy consignment stores. I shop at Ross, Marshalls, Loehmanns, TJ Maxx and sale sections of department stores. So as I look for wedding dresses, its difficult for me to absorb the 4 to 5-digit price tag because seriously... I could go on an awesome vacation with that cash. And is it really worth it for a dress I'll wear ONCE and very likely will spill on? Doubtful.

But I will need to wear something as I walk down the aisle. And as concerned as I am with price, I couldn't possibly wear just any wedding dress. So here I go, through the motions of the super-girly wedding dress hunt.

This Saturday, I went to the trunk sale for designer Judd Waddell at the Macy's Bridal Salon. Judd himself was there and was kind enough to pick out a dress or two for me. (He even put my hair in a quick up-do so it worked with my veil.) I had picked dresses that fit the very clear picture I had in my head. He saw my choices and then picked something completely different. Ironically enough, everyone that saw me in the dress loved it. I loved the dress too, but I did not love its price tag.

I guess its the story of my life to love something that I would not have considered at first. But I am a bargain hunter at heart so I'm going to let this particular dress go. I have plenty of time, but definitely not plenty of money. And so the search continues...