Tomorrow I need to go shopping for a bridesmaid dress. The bride is allowing us each to choose our own dresses, thank the Lord, so long as they are not floor length and are a specific color. There seems to be some discrepancy about the exact specific color we are all talking about and I have heard it referred to as wine, burgundy, maroon, and "the color of this sangria we are drinking."
I went to Macy's yesterday and found only one dress that sort of fit into any of the categories at all although, in my opinion, the dress was more of a cabernet. Or maybe a chambord. Whichever has a slightish purple tint when you hold just right under the fluorescent lighting.
Wine, burgundy, or berry, I need to buy the dress this week before law school starts. Otherwise I suspect I'll be buying it at a Mervyn's on the day of the wedding which I've done before but which is really not the route I want to go.
Speaking of weddings....do you have a favorite wedding gift you like to give your friends? I have two weddings coming up for close friends and I'm struggling for a unique gift. Any suggestions?
Posted by: Rachel | August 08, 2007 at 01:12 AM
You still have Mervyn's?? I love that place! And by the way, Simon's DJ name is Selex. Hope things are going well at your mom's! xo
Posted by: Nicole | August 08, 2007 at 02:20 AM
I found your blog lurking on someone else's (what can I say it has been a slow day.) I had the same bridesmaid's dress dilemma this time last year and believe it or not, I found a fantastic strapless, a-line burgundy/merlot/chambord dress on Amazon.com (for $50). I don't know if the link will come through but here it is- good luck! http://www.amazon.com/Strapless-CLASSIC-Bridesmaid-Formal-Wedding/dp/B000HCMTPK/ref=sr_1_4/002-9169059-8930402?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1186606781&sr=8-4
Posted by: Amanda | August 08, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Also found your blog lurking (that's a horrible word ... I know Nicole Glancy) through a mutual acquaintance. As for favorite wedding gifts ... I have found the VERY BEST wedding (or engagement) gift) to be a set (large) of refined, custom, personalized stationery, including new name, new monogram, etc. Brides LOVE to see their new name in print.
From the West Coast ... LOVE Santa Barbara. Trek there annually and must stop at Zia Cafe for a margarita (or two) and nachos. And now a member of the Fess Parker wine club. Best of luck in your law endeavor, although I'm suspecting you don't live on luck ... but rather gusto, determination and ambition.
Posted by: Lori Smith | August 08, 2007 at 06:07 PM
Oh, check out Lord & Taylor for dresses. My best friend needed a gown at the last minute and went there - found a FABULOUS dress, and nicely priced too. Do you have one near you?
Posted by: Toby | August 09, 2007 at 06:19 PM
When a girl weds with her love one that day mean for her a lot and on that day she feels great and she want to wear a best wedding dress and she want that she feels great on that day because for a girl wedding day comes only one time in her life
http://www.flowergirldressforless.com
Posted by: Shaina | August 24, 2007 at 12:21 AM