To the lovely women with the 'Say Yes to the Dress' signs supporting a gorgeous bride at Sophie's Gown Shoppe at 1:30-2:30 on Saturday September 12th....

....Thank you so much!

You had no idea that I had received news of my mother's spinal fractures and spreading cancer only days before. You had no idea that I'd barely slept all week, driven 3 hours from Stratford the day before, had only seen my awesome 3 year old son for about 20 minutes that day and you had no idea that I left my mom's bedside in Leamington while she was in excruciating pain to have my first fitting for my wedding in 5 weeks. You had no idea that the pictures my mother in law was taking was so that my mom could see me in my dress.

I must have looked strange (It was clear that I didn't do anything to look pretty that day) or too solemn to you all. Smiling felt awkward and innappropriate. Or maybe you just really loved my dress (I sure do! It's even prettier than I remember!). Regardless, as I stood alone in front of the mirror while my mother in law attempted to capture the moment in pictures and video for my mom, I heard you call out and when I looked in the mirror, you all had your 'Say Yes to the Dress' signs held up. For a moment I thought your bride had come out in another stunning dress and you (a wonderfully enthusiastic bunch) were just reacting. It took a moment to realize that you meant it for me! You gave me the pomp and circumstance that I didn't have fo myself in that moment....so THANK YOU!

I like to think of myself as a rock, but I had a moment standing there where I became overwhelmed and started to cry. When I brought my hands down from my face, I had someone placing a tissue in my hand and smiling as she told me that it had come from her pocket. She reassured me that it wasn't used lol. THANK YOU again!

When I showed the special details that I had added to my gown, you all oohed and aahed as if you knew me. Again THANK YOU!

As I changed back into the t-shirt and jeans that I threw on in the morning hoping to get to the hospital early enough to catch the doctor (I failed!) I REALLY wanted to thank you all in person, but I decided not to because I REALLY didn't want to detract from your bride's moment with my drama. It would not have been fair to her

Regardless, you ladies brightened what was a stressful, exhausting and otherwise miserable day. You gave me a bit of the experience that I'd dreamed about and had been looking forward to. These last weeks before my wedding are very different than I thought they'd be a year ago, or even a month ago!

You wonderful, loud,enthusiastic bold women are amazing! You remind me of my awesome aunts, 2/ 6 of which were with my mom so that I could have my fitting. The bride you came to support really did look beautiful in everything so it's no wonder you were all pumped up....but for what it's worth I liked the ivory one with the fitted sparkly bodice and the full skirt ;) I hope she ended up Saying Yes to the Dress!

Thank you all so much...you have no idea how your kindness impacted me yesterday.