Trying to describe the dress of my dreams

So for QUITE A WHILE now

I have known EXACTLY how I want my dress to look.

My mom informed me that it has been her dream to make our wedding gowns.

So now I have the challenge of describing what I want

vs. finding what I want.

Think it would be better right?

I get the dress of my dreams because all I have to do is describe it.

Not.

Easier said than done.

I have said things like...

I love this neckline but want longer sleeves

or...

I like this but want it a little fuller.
And no bow.

or...

I love this neckline but it doesn't
have to be ALL lace...

or...

I want this but WHITE

I figured I had painted a pretty clear picture.

But any patterns we looked at just weren't exactly what I had alway envisioned.

We finally found one that I agreed would work.

But...

We went to the bridal gathering on Saturday and I walked in and first thing I saw was this dress...

HOLY PERFECT!

It is exactly (minus that color of ribbon)

what I have always pictured but have failed to describe.

I love the detail.

The neckline.

The collar.

The lace.

It's just GORGEOUS.

I could see myself walking down the aisle in this dress.

Only $1,000.00

:(

NOT in my budget!

But, my mom is going to have my aunt help her draw up a pattern to look like this dress.

Of course it won't have the detail...

or the beading...

but it will be perfect.

Cross your fingers for that.