Getting married is really fun!

I know it’s stressful for a lot of brides, but I’m lucky. My parents/fiance’s parents are totally hands-off when it comes to planning, and I’ve nailed down so many specifics already that as of late, my main focus has been The Dress.

I’m 99% percent sure I’m going to go custom, but I thought it would still be smart to check out J.Crew‘s new wedding boutique on Madison Ave.

I brought along my friend Ali, who is also getting married next year, and who also happens to be obsessed with J.Crew, to try on dresses as well.

I’m so glad I did–Not only did we learn a lot about this sector of the brand, but we also modeled some incredible dresses, as well as gobs of stunning accessories.

First, I was greeted by Kate M., my personal sales associate for the appointment. (She was accompanied by the lovely Candy.) These girls were amazing. They were so excited about everything, from the La Perla robes in the changing rooms to the array of sashes to the shoes. Their enthusiasm was infectious. But more on that later.