One Whirlwind Visit = One Groomsmaid Dress

The Mister's "baby" sister was in town visiting this weekend - and as she lives on the other side of the country MIL took advantage of her visit to whip up her groomsmaid dress for our upcoming nuptials!

We went from this:


To this:


All in one short weekend, amidst a flurry of visits with preggo-SIL, trips to quaint downtowns and lots and lots of good eats!

MIL has bravely taken on sewing both SIL's groomsmaid dresses, which has turned out fabulously. Many modifications were made to the above dress, both as the pattern was being cut and the dress being fitted. Not something you can really do with your standard bridal wear.

Added bonus? Buy your material at a 50% off sale and you have a fabulous, custom-made dress for under $50 (not counting labor of course!).

There are still a few finishing touches to do, but I love how the dress turned out. And baby-SIL looks hot in it! I can't wait to get to momma-to-be-SIL and her dress... especially since by that point someone (namely me) will have to cuddle her brand new baby while she's being fitted!