Last weekend I was able to check off a big item on my wedding to-do list: wedding gown.

I bought my gown at Rosalin’s Bridal Boutique in Falls Church. I visited the store in July and found a gown I liked, but was reluctant to purchase it until we nailed down a date.

Originally I wanted my sister Lisa to make my dress. She made her wedding gown and attendants’ gowns. She also made my sister Michele’s wedding gown and attendants’ gowns. I really wanted to continue this family tradition. She would have needed a pattern to use to create the dress. We went to several stores to find wedding gown patterns, but couldn’t find many, and certainly none that excited me (or her, for that matter). I guess people aren’t sewing as many clothes as they used to. I eventually accepted it that I wouldn’t have a one-of-a kind-creation and set out to look for a dress at a local store. Lisa will be making my veil, though.

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