This weekend I came to Evansville to spend a little time with the girls on their turf. Anytime that I get to spend with them is precious but I do truly enjoy spending time with them here. I have been able to spend one on one time with both of them and then spend time with them together. All weekend has just been incredible.
Ashley and I took hours, about 4 to examine dresses at Davids Bridal. While the consultant there was kind she did come across a bit pushy and I was certain she wasn't tuned completely into Ashley when she asked her twice in 20 minutes where Ashley met her finance! Ashley did try on several dresses at DB and of course fell in love with the second one she had on. It was beautiful and Ashley's eyes were all I needed to see to know that she completely loved the dress. We had promised each other going into the store that we would not buy a dress on that day. It was, after all, the first store we had been to and the first time she had ever tried on wedding gowns. So, keeping each other true to our promise we departed for a late lunch and time to contemplate the gown. Once we had finished lunch we decided to hit another store to see if there was anything she could find that she liked any better than the one at David's. The Bridal Warehouse was a much more relaxed atmosphere. I mentioned to Ashley as we went in that I hoped they would not be quite so "stuffy". Sure enough the consultant there (Krystal) was amazing. I would guess she and Ashley are about the same age and she knew all the right things to say and do. Not pushy, very in tune to Ashley's desires in a gown. She listened to every word Ashley said. She pulled 5 dresses and the first two were just not great Ashley. The third one rivaled the one at the other store but then the 4th dress Ashley said she loved it as much as the other and quite honestly I loved it more than the other! She looked beautiful and glowed with this dress on. Not wanting to waste the time of the consultant Ashley decided to try on the 5th and final dress. It was truly the FINAL dress. When the curtain opened and Ashley walked out into the room there was no question that we had found "THE DRESS". Ashley's eyes sparkled when she looked in the mirror and I must admit that I had to choke back tears. I had cried at Davids and Ashley gave me the "seriously mom" look so I was determined to not let that happen again! We decided that we needed the opinion of the Maid of Honor and those of you who know my youngest daughter (Ashley's little sister) know why she needed her opinion. Lena would be brutally honest with Ashley as to her opinion of the dress. So we rounded up the Maid of Honor and Ashley's Mother in law and headed back to the first store. Ashley tried on the dress and both Angie and Lena said they liked it. I could tell that Lena was not knocked out by it though. From there we headed to the Bridal Warehouse to get their opinion on the dress that we both loved. When we opened the curtain I was more interested in watching Lena's face than Ashley's because I knew how Ashley felt about the dress. Lena lit up like a Christmas tree confirming that her sister had chosen wisely. I savored that moment...I never want to forget it. Because for just that moment I was the luckiest mother in the world! I truly cannot wait to continue planning this wedding with both Ashley and Lena. Two very different girls but both wonderful in their own ways. I am sure we will plan a wedding for Lena someday and it will be much different than the one we are planning now. I love them both more than they will ever know and I just feel so blessed to have them as my girls!
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