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I have never had that moment of truly falling in love with a garment until I tried on the Rhianna Royale yesterday!  I thought there were other dresses that I 'loved' but not until I slipped this dress over my head, then I got to experience the "this is the one" moment, truly, for the first time (and I am encore bride!).  Here is my question....I am a street size 2 to 4.  The gown I tried on was an 8 and cinched up really easy.  I am going back with my mother to try it on and put down a deposit.  Should I consider a size 6?  The sales woman didn't actually take my measurements yet, maybe this is when we would decide if I should drop to a size 6?  I am concerned because I haven't been working out like I normally do (I always take the summers off from the gym), so once I get back in the gym I will probably drop a few pounds but not many.  My next question is regarding the bustle.  I had planned on a very simple dress as our wedding will be an outdoor, but now I am in love and well I think I'd wear this gown to hamburger and hotdog cookout ;)  So now I have to consider the bustle....any suggestions with this particular gown?  Its pretty ornate with a 'garden' feel of its own so there is a lot of detail to consider.  One lesson I have learned from all of this is to be open when shopping for a dress.  I went into several salons with my file full of photos of the dresses that I thought I'd like until this one sales specialist asked me to trust her and try on this gown.  It was the best surprise since I got my ring!

Here is the link to the dress.  I am getting it in the light gold/ champagne color:  http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=S5094HP

Prairy

Hmm, that is just what I suspected.  I think I will order the size 6.Thank you :)

Nice!