At last, the first runner-up: Barbara by Cymbeline. Choosing between this lovely raw silk, ruched gown and the now-victor was not easy… They are quite different from each other, and this dress was more what I expected myself to pick for the big day — not to mention that this was the first dress I tried on, so there’s a sentimental quality to it. But ultimately I can only wear one dress so a decision had to be made. The added benefit: Now that I’ve decided on this, it feels like everything else is starting to come together.
