The Search Ends Here....

Episode 1

Well...it was like 2 weeks ago but I still can't believe how I managed to get the Gown...first all by myself and then with my best buddy and her hubby.....

I found this website www.mybridalgown.blogspot.com late one night and there it was... my dream gown. Lace outside, satin inside, capped sleeves and beautiful train....I emailed the shop and they actually called me up to confirm an appointment.. (a week after I had to cancel the first one. Remembe what happened in my previous blog? )Anway, I just had to go see it for myself.... so...rain or shine, here I come!

It was a Friday morning, took leave for my great and hopefully the final search. Took ERL to KL Central then LTR to Kelana Jaya... boarded a taxi and off I went to MyBridalGown in Aman Suria. Armed with only my handphone, I called Samantha (the co-owner of MyBridalGown) to confirm the location.


Around 10am plus.... I was greeted by a friendly lady dressed in an assymatrical blouse. Samantha then ushered me up the stairs, into their showroom. It was not what I expected but who cares how the shop looks like...as long as they have gorgeous gowns that fit me...

According to Samantha, they were actually preparing for a bridal workshop the next day so most of their gowns were already in KLCC. What's left in the showroom are the lace gowns that I was interested in.


The gown was really breathtaking... without wasting a minute, i slipped it on to try. Unfortunately, it was too big...meant for someone taller and fuller in the upper department..... Too bad... but all was not lost. There was another lace gown... This one had a mandarin collar with sheer floral lace on the halter neck style bodice. it was really feminine and I actually loved it. Ofcourse it needed some alteration because it's made for someone with a longer torso. Nevermind... "do"able. The skirt was fairy-like with it's lace overlay opening in the center-line. The inner material was ivory in color.

Next, tried a strapless trumpet gon... another gorgeous work of art! It was sparkly with sequins around the skirt . it had a sweep train......Sigh.... I was in love with both gowns...Samantha let me try a few other gowns and the third one that amazed me was this mermaid gown with detachable train. The train was really long and it had delicately cut out floral motifs. I don't know the tailor lingo for that detail but it was really breathtaking. The only problem was the waistline... too tight. The lace up bodice actually had to be expanded around the waistline (not very pretty sight if i took out the bow of the train. )It would need some alteration and I think it might be risky if I were to get fatter around the wedding day bcos the material is shiny satin ( which glows) .


After like 3 hours of trying this and that, I had to decide between the mandarin collar or the strapless...... tough choice indeed but decided to go home with the mandarin collar. Paid RM 1XXX for the gown and began my journey home. Samantha was kind enough to drive me to the ATM and then the train station....Went straight home... happy with my choice...


Skyped my dear one to show him the gown ( by the way, it was his Birthday!) and he liked it. Was actually still undecided until he confirmed that he liked what i brought home.


Episode 2

I lay the gown on my bed and had really good look at the details..... Wih the flourescent light, it was easy to see the minute details......

To my horror, my eyes caught sight of a few stains... one on the lace behind the shoulder blade area and a few brown spots on the lace overlay of the skirt.... Called samantha and informed her. MAde an appointment on Sunday to take it back for stain removal.if the stain can't be removed, I'd like to byu the other gown...


Saturday passed me by and I met up with one of my bridesmaids ..just to hang out and then go for church. Couldn't go to the bridal shop because they were having a workshop the whole day.


Episode 3

Marg and Hubby came over all the way to pick me up and accompany me to the shop once again. This time I brought my GPS. Just set it to Old Town White Coffee and it would lead u to the same row of shops as the bridal gown shop.Marg is actually my Top Two best buddy in Uni and she was really nice to come all the way ( dragging along her hubbywho drove us) I told Samantha that I wanted to try the strapless gown and the mandarin collar gown for Marg to see. Perhaps she would have a better view of both gown the mirrors in the shop. both Marg and her hubby loved the strapless gown. Here's what she said," the lace gown showcases the dress but the strapless showcases you". She helped MMS my mum and mum liked the lace gown instead.... Both Marg saidit looked good in photo but not in person.

While Marg and I discussed, Samantha and her partner Daphne was entertaining another customer . When they left, I have not reached my verdict... hahaha.....( I must be the worst customer ever!) finally Samantha declared th stain wasn't removable . It's actually a brown tread woven into the lace fabric. Not noticiable but I'm particular about having a spotless wedding gown. ..so...OK... it was a clear cut case! I quickly chose the strapless and Samantha paid me the balance ( the lace gown was dearer). With a sigh of relief, Marg and Hubby (and also the shop people) were glad I made a decision.

We bundled it into the car and MArg remarked, " See? It looks good even in the zip up case!) The 3 of us went for toast in Old Town....


So, the moral of the story are the following:

1. Don't so kanceong ...bring somebody to shop together
2. Best friends always stand by you and Marg is a clear cut case
3. Good and honest shop people do exist ( like Samantha)
4. if you want something, you 've gotta go for it (even if it means taking 2 trains)


I'm really happy with the dress... flawless and value for money purchase. Although I didnt get my dream dress but this one does flatter me better that dream dress...so why not. My dream of having a cathedral train dress also left at the doorstep. But Ican always settle for a cathedral veil gua....