Well, to begin the merriment, I'm very excited to announce the MOH and bridesmaids' dresses' "states of being".*  (I started with "situation", but that's such a negative sounding word.  You'd all be holding your breath trying not to be scared or worried... but perhaps you should be. Heh, heh, heh.)  Upon my mother's suggestion, knowing that I wanted everyone to wear a floor-length black dress of their choosing, but fearing that the blacks would not match up, Gavin and I have chosen two dress patterns for each MOH and bridesmaid.  I will be sending each of you the online links to view your choices.  After critically viewing your two choices, you get to select the one you like best.  Some choices are shared between two people, so I do have some veto power in case two people choose the same pattern.  -I'd really love everyone to be different, because, let's face it, we're all pretty different!  That being said,  upon the selection and "okay" by me,  please send me your measurements or, if you're modest, the pattern size you would need.  My mother and I will buy the patterns and the fabric and upon arrival and division of supplies, we will send your supplies to your residences.

Your mission!  You may either find and employ a seamstress to make your dress, or you may make your dress yourself if you are so inclined and able.  Typically everyone has a mother, grandmother, or aunt who is pretty adept at using a sewing machine.  I believe all the patterns are around the "average" range, so no one need worry about an "advanced" dress that is extremely difficult to construct.  I'm really excited about this.  I think it is a unique way to have everyone involved in the dresses.  I hope that this way everyone gets a dress that they at least like and perhaps can figure out a way to alter in the future to wear again... "And the best part is you could just cut it off and wear it again!"  "Definitely, so true." -27 Dresses.

*Attendants, Gavin and I are still discussing our ideas about what you shall wear.  Again, we want you to be comfortable and happy with your attire for the day, but we are considering knee-length or tea-length.  I will be in touch!  Any ideas based upon the above paragraphs would be welcomed.