Who Knew?
By DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
United States
November 7, 2016 10:15am CST
Last year at this time I was clomping around Turkey. Yesterday I went shopping for a bridal gown for my future daughter-in-law.
Who knew then, that so much would happen in the course of one year?
Yesterday's adventure began at my son's house, where Maddie, her mother, sister and I met. We drove to the bridal shop, which happened to be in my brother's swanky town. My son stayed with my husband, so I could have my first day out with the girls in months.
We were welcomed with champagne, chose a variety of wedding gowns with Maddie, and she tried them all on. She looked beautiful in each, but the second one was stunning. She ordered it, and we toasted with champagne. I won't dare share it with you now!
Fortunately, I knew a great restaurant in the town, so I treated us all to luncheon with more drinks!
We had a wonderful day. We will have a beautiful bride in 11 months minus one day, wearing a magnificent bridal gown!!!
23 people like this
20 responses
! Oh yes, it does help to have a shop work with you to find exactly what you want - and I'm glad she did! 
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
8 Nov 16
Great that you found just the right dress. We hope to see a picture after the wedding. Congratulations!
2 people like this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
7 Nov 16
Wow awesome she found her lovely dress on the first day of shopping! Sounds very exciting! Next off shoes? :)
1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
7 Nov 16
@DianneN Hehe yay! Sounds exciting one step closer 
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby That was a giant step, along with getting the venue.
1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (49141)
• United States
8 Nov 16
The wedding day will be upon you in a flash.
1 person likes this
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
8 Nov 16
@DianneN sounds like a good time was had by all of the ladies..sound like you may have needed a non-drinking driver..
1 person likes this
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
7 Nov 16
You were lucky to find one so fast. Continued good luck to you all.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
8 Nov 16
@ElizabethWallace Unfortunately, our luck has been zilch this year. I'm thrilled she found a gown and that I didn't jinx her. Lol!
1 person likes this
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
8 Nov 16
@DianneN I think being lucky is a wonderful attribute to have.
1 person likes this
@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
7 Nov 16
So the date has been finalized for the wedding, huh? Congratulations!
1 person likes this
@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
7 Nov 16
Glad to hear that she found the perfect gown and looks stunning in it. Sounds like you had a nice day out with the ladies. I am so happy for all of you.
1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Nov 16
I can imagine you girls , having a grand time watching the future daughter-in-law fitting all those that you have all chosen for her to fit . 
@moffittjc (118590)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Nov 16
Sounds like you girls had a fun day! I wish somebody would take me shopping with champagne!
@just4him (307356)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Nov 16
I'm glad you had a wonderful day and found a stunning gown. Looks like I need to wait 11 months minus one day for pictures of it, probably longer as you won't be posting anything the day of the wedding.
