Ugh.

I took my first crack at looking at dresses today. I went to a seamstress who will design your gown for you, but has seperate pieces for you to try on -- As You Like It Bridal.

It wasn't really what I expected. The thing about wedding dresses: They all kind of look the same. So I keep trying on pieces and I keep looking the same. While the dressmaker could make the dress I found online, she didn't have a gown with a similar line to try on, so I would have had to order it and hope for the best. The cost was also a little more than I was bargaining for.

I stopped in at David's Bridal on D.W. Highway after that. They have some great deals if you're in the market for a traditional wedding dress. And if you're looking for something a little different or thinking of adding color, check out their bridesmaids gowns. Many of the full-length bridesmaids gowns are under $200 and many of them have beading, lace and multiple layers, so there's some great choices there for less money.

I still really like my original celtic dress, so I'm also going to be scouring the Nashua area for both dressmakers and bridal shops. If you know a good one, take a minute a post it here.