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Lauren Smelcher

Lauren Smelcher

After learning that my high school stint at McDonald’s wouldn’t get me a job at a mag, I worked as a freelance journalist for a few years. With much haggling and many annoying phone calls, I got a job at Cosmo! As web ed, no two days are the same – some days I’ll be at a video or photo shoot, others I’m interviewing celebs or updating myself on the latest goss (all for research purposes, obviously).

The dress, the dress!

Well, ladies, I've found it. The Dress - My Dress - exists.

My Mum and I went shopping in Sydney's unofficial bridal district last Saturday, and after what seemed like a not-so-promising beginning, I found The Dress. It fits perfectly, is absolutely stunning and makes me feel like Grace Kelly/Betty Draper. What's more, my dear Mum cried when I tried it on. When I went back to try it on a second time, she cried...again. I see this as a sign that I definitely must get The Dress. And so it's decided.

Naturally, though, the dress is way over my initial budget (and, to be frank, my adjusted budget upon seeing the actual prices of wedding dresses). I consulted my bride-to-be friend Cindy on this matter, who said that I could spend what I wanted on my big day, and also offered this advice: "If you buy a dress that's $1000 cheaper, you'll save $1000. But will it be The Dress? You don't want to spend your wedding day wishing you'd just gone for it." Which was totally the right thing to say. Thank you, Cindy.

Tell me, brides, did you have that moment when you tried on The Dress, when you just knew it was The One? I want to hear all about it!
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    Absoluteiy!!! when i tried it on it felt perfect, then when i stood on the platform and saw myself in the big mirror my knees went weak and i started giggling, i knew strait away and didn't try another dress on! you only LIVE ONCE so don't worry about the price and blowing the budget, when a dress makes you feel like the gorgous Grace Kelly- you have found the perfect dress for you!
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    oooh, i have recently opened a shop on etsy ,as since i got married last May i have been inspired to make alternative headdresses available, i have also just had a bridal shop order some from me as they think they are unusual and will be popular. i would love for you to have a browse and would welcome feedback! thanks!
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    I knew I had found my dress before I tried it on!! I tried on a few white dresses but it wasn't me....so I decided pink was the way to go! Unfortunately there was no one reasonably close in Australia who had my dress in stock in my size....so....I ordered it from Canada and prayed that it was what I was after! Sure enough, a few months later it arrived, and it is everything I could have dreamed for in my dress :) Now I just can't wait to wear it! on the big day! :)
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    I knew it was the one when I kept comparing it to every other dress I tried on and couldnt stop thinking about.

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