Soon enough, Tom had to say goodbye, and we continued the dress hunt. Ali’s looking for something a bit more minimalist, while I’m after an early 1960s aesthetic, so she went for clean lines while I played with volume. I think Ali might have even found a contender–the silk tricotine Gracie–for the main event.

But onto accessories. The J.Crew bridal boutique has just about the most beautifully curated collection of accessories, lingerie and jewelry I’ve ever seen. The vintage pieces, mixed in with new edition Miriam Haskell, mixed in with the most perfect pair of satin platform pumps in the world–the Esme–made me incredibly happy. We also tried on several headpieces by local milliner Leah C., of which I also fell in love. Leah does everything from blushers to floral pins to headbands, so there’s something for every taste.