stuff is cool

And his name is Sammy. He’s my cousin and he is in the 5th grade.

So, we ordered my gown and veil today! BIG STEP!

I can’t give away to many details because I want Danny to be breathtaken. Email me to request a link to the image (of the model in it, not me, though my mom might have gotten some good shots of it today.)

My veil is fingertip length, which is very long, but very classical. The gown itself is traditional, but sexy. I love how I feel in it. It knew it was The One. As soon as I drove away from the salon I had a moment of panic, but then I picture a particular view of myself in the mirror, turned, with the gown twisted around me grandly, and I am looking over my shoulder, and I love it. It is the image I will dream about when I picture my gown.

Now, since my Aunt Diane and Uncle Sam are generously buying my gown and veil, Diane was with me today, and she brought Sammy.

I have never seen the boy get more involved in something than he was in this whole wedding gown thing. First, he asked the clerk where the junior birdesmaid’s dresses were so he could look at possibilities for Maddie. Then he picked out several pairs of shoes for me. Then he started asking detailed questions about what he would be wearing. THEN he brought over some pieces of jewelry he thought I should consider. This is an 11 year old boy having the time of his life in a bridal salon.

I had so much fun with him today. I am taking him on all my wedding planning errands. Oh, and tonight he called to go over his thoughts about his tuxedo, and did I think he should buy one or just rent? Also, he would like a bow tie. He went to the Al’s Formalwear website and selected (he read this to me) a six button wing collar shirt, an After Six one button tuxedo jacket, a silk vest, and, of course, the bow tie. I hope his enthusiasm lasts through the wedding because it helps me feel less stress, seeing his joy. Who would have known? What a kid. He’s awesome.