By Megan Peters
Yes everyone, I am so excited to announce I found my wedding dress! It finally happened where I had that special moment everyone talks about. I got really overwhelmed by how beautiful it was and started to cry because I was that happy.
It all started last weekend when my fiancé and I went out to lunch in down town Redwood City in California. The view from our table looked out across the street and guess what was there? Yes, you guessed it a bridal boutique. How could I pass it up? The gorgeous white gown in the window drew me in like a fat girl to a piece of chocolate cake (I can say that because I am that girl). I asked my fiancé if he wouldn’t mind stopping in on our way out and he said, “sure”. Don’t worry he didn’t see the actual dress I chose.
The bridal boutique is called Mariel’s, which is family run and has been open for over 30 years. A mother and daughter team both named Mariel operate the store. The boutique carries designers such as La Sposa, Mori Lee, Moonlight Couture, Allure Bridal, Casablanca, Sottero Midgley, Winnie Couture and of course my dress which is a Maggie Sottero.
DRESS WITH MATCHING BOLERO
The day we went in after lunch they kindly let me look through all the dresses on the rack even though we had no appointment and they were quite busy. I asked the owner for an appointment for that coming Monday evening and I took the last opening.
When arriving back at the store I knew that this would be an interesting experience, since this store was filled with designer dresses with sample sizes ranging from 4 to an 8. There would be no actual trying on. Regardless, Mariel the daughter and her team of women treated me like the princess bride unexpectedly. Never did I feel uncomfortable for being plus size. They were honest with their opinions and when we found the right dress Mariel and my jaw dropped as we saw the garment beautifully against me. It was a fitted A-line gown a with corset closure. The style featured a notched neckline with a radiant beaded empire accent. The ruched bodice extended into this glamorous asymmetrical draping throughout the skirt. And the train pulls to the side hip in extraordinary fashion. It also had a bolero featuring a beaded motif on the lapel to complement the design of the dress. It was the most gorgeous thing that I have ever seen, to my taste of course. After a moment or two I realized this was it. There was no thinking or question about it. I started to tear up and I told them how happy and overwhelmed I was because I did not expect to find THE one that day. Which is why I didn’t bring anyone with me like my mother or bridesmaids. They took my measurements and information and I signed the papers acknowledging that there were no returns after ordering.
THE DRESS SHOWN IN DIAMOND WHITE ( MINE WILL BE IVORY)
CORSET BACK
Today, Wednesday I went back in to finalize payments and pick out my veil and rhinestone headband. They are both amazing and go perfectly with the dress. I can not wait till my dress comes into the store so I can try it on with my shoes and everything. I am so happy I have checked one more thing of my wedding to do list and I can hardly wait to report back to you how the entire outfit looks. More coming soon!
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im so glad you found the right dress, it’s soooo beautiful!!
I love the style! I tried on a few dresses when I bought my wedding dress. I gravitated to the first one that I tried on! IT was like magic to find the dress. I really like the one that you selected! I like the waistline and the slight train. Perfect!
That’s such a amazing story of how a women discovers THE dress. She will confess her unconditional love to the man that she will spend the rest of her life with, loving for good and for bad. I originally read this blog cause Megan is my soon to be sister-n-law, but as i read on it was a god read and I realized through her that love can be such a fairytale.
Right on Mariels! …good work, Congrats on the dress, it looks amazing.
The second I saw it I knew it was perfect for you……..glamorous, sophisticated and beautiful! Can’t wait to see it put all together!
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I had they same feelings the first time I found my wedding dress. I love your dress.
Great dress… I’m happy you found it. It sounds like a reality tv show …. Say yes to the dress….. Oh god, why do I know that shows name
I love the the dress. I wanna see the veil and rhinestone headband. I bet they are both amazing and go perfectly with the dress like you said. I love the dress.
Your a very lucky girl. Hope everything about the wedding is that smooth
Lovely dress, the pictures don’t do it justice
Stunning!!! What a gorgeous dress. Congrats!
ivory huh? why not white? hahaha, i am just playing! i am so happy for you, i am sure you will look great! only hope your groom will look equally as good standing next to you, gonna be hard, but i think he can pull it off
i love you guys!!!
Great looking dress. I can’t wait to see it on you
OMG! I cried right along with you . Beautiful story and it’s a beautiful dress. Congratulations of finding “the one”!
GO MEGAN!
I think you’ll look stunning in that dress.
The moment you see your dress..you know its the one
) I am very luckily to be able to wear my mother in-laws dress..it was handmade and very special 
)
How awesome! When you see it… its like it all becomes real…CONGRATS!!!
Your dress is Gorgeous
) Congrats
Congrats to you and you soon to be hubby!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I wish you the BEST!
You’ll make such a beautiful bride
Incredable dress. You were so lucky to find a dress you love so much
You’ll look like a million bucks
Hells yeah and congratufrickinlations!
Beautious (that’s beautiful and wonderous combined)! fabulous! sexy! Perfect! I love the dress I love and I love your perspective/comments. And, are you kidding… you ARE a princess bride!!
Beautious (that’s beautiful and wonderous combined)! fabulous! sexy! Perfect! I love the dress and I love your perspective/comments. And, are you kidding… you ARE a princess bride!!
I love the dress. Very much like the dress my sister wore on her big day
Aww, what a sweet story. I look forward to your blog every week
I’m so happy for you. Finding the perfect dress is so inportant
Megan! This is such a wonderful dress…you should post a picture of you in it! Although that would be bad luck if the groom saw it!
Your dress it beautiful!! And no doubt you’re gonna look beautiful in it!! get it grrrrl.
That is a beautiful dress!!
Beautiful dress…love your writing, too.
Good read.
Wow Megan, the first time I made a comment I had only read the first paragraph and then looked at the pictures, this time I read the whole thing….you sure do paint a lovely picture when you write. I will be sure to read more of your blogs! By the way, where is the other posting I left? Maybe it takes time to post it?
Thats a awesome sotory,so glad you found the dress.
Meg its your mom, I am so happy you found the dress of your dreams. Im sorry I was out of town when it happened. I will be there when you try it on though for the final fitting. You know I absolutely love reading your blogs. Sometimes you are just so darn funny, im glad i get to experience that first hand. Keep up the good work. And wow you have a lot of fans, friends and family who enjoy reading this.
Hi Sis, i cant wait to see this dress on you. I love your blogs. I read them every weekend alongside mom.
So beautiful, Meggo! You are going to look amazing…
Beautiful dress! Congratulations!!!
Fantastic story, even better dress, you will look amazing in it!
That’s gorgeous! I love the way the skirt flows.
It’s gonna be a magical wedding
I think I’m gonna cry. I love you guys
I like the dress…
I love your writing, can’t wait till next weeks blog
I LOVE the skirt. You’re going to look so beautiful!
My wife told me to read your blog. She reads it every week. She loves your stuff
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