Down to Two

I had a hard time looking for a designer for my gown. I know there's a lot of designers doing bridal gowns now. But because I'm the type of bride who wants a nice gown but who doesn't want to spend much on it, I had a hard time looking for one that fits my budget. I inquired from about ~10 designers, met up with 5 of them, and now I'm down to 2 choices. I loved both their designs. I loved how my meetings with them went. They helped me visualize the gown I vaguely have in mind, gave me a few ideas, and told me what would look good and not.


The first one is a young designer. He's new but he's really good. He dresses the stars and is now making a name in the fashion industry. He gave me 4 designs to choose from, all of which I loved. He kind of followed mostly the pegs I sent him. And the rate he gave me was just about my budget. We instantly clicked, he's like the gay friend I've always wanted to have.

The second one has done more bridal gowns than the other. I saw some of his work from a bridal magazine we bought. I have a feeling that his rate is higher than the first though (he hasn't given me his rates). But he gave me an offer I just couldn't resist - he's going to lend me not just one, but three dresses for our engagement shoot. I was initially planning to have one nice dress made for the engagement shoot, now I don't have to do that if I decide to get him. He's the sweetest designer I've met, and like the first, he's the kind of gay friend I'd love to have.

I still don't know how I'm going to make this decision. They both gave me great designs and they both became instant friends to me and Dale. The only thing that will make this decision easier is if the second designer's rate is outrageously higher than the first. So let's see, I have til next week to decide. After which, I'm off looking for a designer for my female entourage and for a hair and make up artist.

P.S. Look at the ticker!! Grabe ang bilis, 2 months have passed already. 10 months to go!!