Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A Little Girl's Dream

I was never the little girl who planned her wedding at the age of 10. I didn't know what kind of dress I wanted, had no clue (and I still don't!) what kind of flowers I wanted, or what song I wanted to dance to for our first dance. I just knew one thing: I would only marry a man I didn't want to live without and I wanted to find my wedding dress with the women in my family.

There was a time when I wasn't sure I'd get this day.
(Damn you, Melanoma!)

For as long as I can remember I've wanted that special moment that only happens to a gal once. You know, the moment that makes you cry while watching "Say Yes to the Dress!" I wanted that moment when my mom saw me in a veil for the first time. I wanted the moments when my sister nagged me to try on dresses I typically wouldn't wear. I dreamed of the moment I looked in the mirror and said "ah ha" while tears rolled down everyone's face.

I had that moment.

While I greatly wish everyone could have been with me, I had such a great day finding THE dress!

"I Found My Wedding Gown Today!"

My sister, my gran, me, my mom, my future MIL, and my bridesmaid!

(And yes, the dress I picked was one I told my sister I didn't want to try on! Go figure!) 

I know I'm going to feel beautiful in my wedding dress, fair skin & all! 

5 comments:

Katie Wilkes said...

eeek! I can't wait to see it!!

Rose ~ from Oz said...

Congratulations chelsea, what a special day with special people!

Joanna @ BabyGatorsDen.com said...

Congrats!! I am so happy for you, you will be a beautiful bride!

Titus 2 Thandi said...

Can you my scream all the way in Cape Town, South Africa!?? Woohoo!1 So so happy for you. That is one special moment.

Kate said...

Thrilled for you!!!! Congrats!!!