their first wedding gown and actually looked beautiful in it. What do you
think about it?”
Renee said, “Well, like I told Amy, this dress absolutely
has everything that I love and has been my vision. My only concern is, of
course, alterations. I hate to fall head-over-heels for this dress only to
find out that it wouldn’t be an option for me.”
Kayla said, “Mom, this dress looks as if it were
custom-designed for you. The design, the color, everything is perfect about
this dress.”
Lena eyed the dress carefully and walked around Renee. She
said, “Yes, I agree, this is certainly perfect. The fit is remarkable.
However, we have to keep in mind that she is pregnant. Will this dress fit
this way a week from now?”
Amy said, “This dress is deceiving like that. I know it
doesn’t look like it, but it could be altered if need be. Though, I have to
tell you, I don’t think we’d have to do anything to it.”
“Okay,” Renee said. “This dress is definitely the top
contender, though I still have two left to try on. I’m almost tempted to just
go with this one and call it a day.”
Liza said, “Come on, you at least have to try the other
two. This dress is hot, but who knows? You might like the others just as much
or more.”
Renee and Amy went back to the dressing and Amy gave Renee
the second dress. The second dress was a poufy creation that was Liza’s
taste. Renee and Amy looked at the dress and then at each other.
Amy said, “Well, what do you think?”
Renee, trying unsuccessfully to suppress a laugh, said, “No.
This dress makes me look as if I have played dress up in some tall woman’s
closet. Way too much. It’s a pretty dress, but it’s not for me.”
When the ladies saw the second dress on Renee they couldn’t
help but to laugh. Liza said, “Well, St. Claire, I guess you know best, huh?
The whole poufy thing is great for tall, young brides, but on grown, sexy,
petite women, it’s a no.” They all agreed.
After they finished looking at that dress, Renee and Amy
went back to the dressing room to try on the final gown.
Amy said, “This last dress is sort of a fusion of yours and
Liza’s taste”.
Renee tried on the last dress, and after a few more minutes
of assessing the dress, Renee went into the dressing room and took the dress
off and gave it to Amy.
When Renee stepped into the hallway. Lena said, “Well, what
about the third dress, Renee?”
Renee said, “Well, I gotta tell you, it was a bit much.
There was no use in even coming out here in it because it wouldn’t make any
difference.”
Liza and Kayla stood there with their mouths open. Kayla
said, “So you’re not going to let us see it on you? Really, Mom?”
Renee said, “Like I said, it was just too much and there was
no need in coming out here in it. We’ve already seen the dress we really like
and the one we don’t like. Let’s go ahead and start looking at dresses for you
all. We’ve still got to look at that wedding venue today, and I don’t want to
get too tired out.”
Liza was completely exasperated at this point and said,
“Okay, Renee. You’re in charge here. Let’s head over to bridesmaids dresses.”
After they had finished making their selections, they left
the salon and went to the wedding venue. Le Petit Chapel was located just
outside the city limits. Once inside, they were greeted by Ivan.
After introductions had been completed, Renee said, “Ivan,
according to the website and our conversation on the phone, I thought this
place was small, but it quite large. I prefer an intimate setting, something
very beautiful and serene.”
Ivan could sense that Renee was not the type of woman who
wanted something that would be over-the-top and glitzy. Laughing, he said,
“Yes, our website is a bit deceptive in that it only shows a few select photos
of our place. I would like to show you a few options, if I could. I