I planned a destination beach wedding and wasn't looking to spend much on a dress, but while I was out with my mother one day, we decided to stop into a bridal boutique "for fun"... I went through all the racks and my heart stopped when I saw Miri.... it instantly reminded me of the ocean waves. My mother didn't care for it initially, but I knew I had to try it on.... and when I came out, she was nearly in tears. There were no words to describe that moment... I never thought the first dress I would try on would be "the one", but it was. I tried on several more, and even shopped at a different boutique.... but nothing gave me the goosebump feelings like Miri... the consultant even knew it... she pulled a few dresses based on my style... then when I wasn't impressed she said "you already have your mind set on a dress don't you?" and I smiled, we talked about my love for Miri, and she pulled it off the rack and I put it on for the second time in front of two of my closest friends, and that was it, I purchased it that day! I was nervous about taking it thousands of miles on an Airplane to Aruba for my wedding, but I would not have had it any other way! We had the most amazing time with over 60 of our friends and family! Thank you MAGGIE SOTTERO for making such a gorgeous gown!