Are you ready to move on to the next wedding because I am! Now that the wedding in Pennsylvania is over, it’s time to focus on the wedding in Ireland.

My family flew in to visit a couple weeks ago so I decided to take the opportunity to have my first dress fitting. Despite the mass flooding of 2010 we had in Boston that weekend, we had blast!

I decided to go to Bridal Alterations by Anahit in Newton, MA. I had heard a lot of great reviews and they certainly did not disappoint!

My dress had been tucked away for months in our closet tempting me to try it on.  I was so excited to finally put it on at the shop. Can you tell that I was happy?

As you can see, much of the time involved me holding up the dress for pinning. Even my cousin, Hannah, was put to work!

I’m sure you know this look “Mom, please stop taking my picture, we are in public and you’ve already taken 500 photos.” P.S Don’t you love the cart full of bras?

If you take a look in the mirror you can see the back of my dress.  Originally this dress had straps and the back was straight across.  Anahit suggested that since I won’t be wearing the straps, that we make the back into a “v” shape so matches the design of the dress.  I especially love the tulip bustle for the train!

Here is the family shot you were waiting for!

I’m back in July for my second fitting and the final touches.

Anyone else hate dress shopping but loved the dress fitting?