I am getting married in August 2012. On a whim [and because I had to time to kill while out of town on business] I tried on dresses at a bridal salon and found THE dress. It is spectacular, looks fabulous on me and has been in my head since I first laid eyes on it.
But I can't get over this feeling that I don't really "deserve" a real wedding gown, given my personal situation [if that makes sense].
I was married the first time at age 30. He left me after 2 years for his boss's secretary. My mother really wanted me to wear her gown, which did.
I married a second time [I wore a two-piece dress, bought off the rack]; we divorced after 10 + years and 2 children.
I later remarried my second husband [I flew him to Vegas and wore a sundress] and cared for him for 13 months until he died of cancer several years ago.
I will be almost 49 on my wedding day.
My fiance, my daughter [13] and his daughters [40 and 34] all say go for the gown. I do love it! It is truly beautiful and makes me feel the same.
So........