Success, and Plans for Day Two

Guess what is in this white bag?

Can't guess?
WE FOUND HEIDI'S DRESS TODAY!

I would love to publish a full body shot of the gorgeous bride, but a little birdie told me that two of my "silent readers" (cyberstalkers :) ) are Sam the man and his mother dear. Lest I ruin the surprise of it all, I just captured a few details of "the perfect dress."

Dress made of taffeta with tulip sleeves

White satin bow at the waist

Wide pleating on the bodice

Deep pleats at the waist on the sides and in the back with a flat front, and not a single bead, sequin or crystal anywhere.

This shot reveals as much detail as I dare. Isn't Ben darling? That's his "kissy face." Run girls, run.And for a trip down memory lane, here's a shot of Heidi wearing my dress, lovingly stitched by Grandma T. It's a little worse for the non-wear. Twenty years in a cardboard box, and how do you think you'd look? Heidi had planned on using some of Grandma Tucker's handbeaded lace somewhere on the dress, but it just won't work. So instead, we're going to cut off all the buttons and sew them down the back.
That takes care of the "something old."

On the agenda for tomorrow:
Shoes
Invitations

All seems to be going well. I'll keep you posted!