Bridesmaid shopping

Short chapter

Draco drove us to Milano Styles studio which is on the otherside of Milan. Despite struggling with what I want with my dress, I knew exactly how I want my girls to wear. I would want each girl to wear a dress that is similar but different in style. All three girls agreed they would like to wear mermaid style dresses which helps narrow down my choices. Since one of our main wedding colors is Maroon/burgundy; I want the dresses to be those colors as well.

When we pulled up to the studio Milano was waiting patiently outside with two assistants beside him.

"Welcome loves!" Milano shouted out in glee as we exited the car. He rushed over to give us a hug and kisses on the cheek.

"Thank you for designing the bridesmaid dresses!" I said as I embraced him.

"Thank you for picking me! We'll go all out for these dresses. Come inside, we got work to do!"

We followed Milano inside his studio. He had a much more colorful yet smaller studio than Alessandra. Milano had mannequins set up wearing such beautiful gowns. All gowns how so much detail and bling...I love it!

"So ladies, what are we doing today?" Milano asked as he stood proudly by his mannequin.

"I want the girls in burgundy dresses. I want them lavish, a bit different from each other and for it to be a mermaid dress." I announced.

"Okay... do we want them personally made or do you want to wear something from the collection? I would love to design something personal for you all!"

"If we can get something personal, that would be amazing!" I agreed.

"Perfecto! Let's get you ladies measured then we can start looking for inspirations."

The girls lined up and let Milano and the assistants measure their lengths for the dress. Once they finished, Milano let them go explore through the racks in the back. I took a seat on the leather couch by the change rooms. I didn't want too much influence on the dress choice. It took a long time before the girls came back holding one dress each.

"This is so stressful! I know how you felt now." Julianna huffed as the girls walked towards the dressing room.

"It's not an easy choice" I agreed.

It took a while before I heard Bambina call out from behind the dressing room.

"Close your eyes! We are coming out!"

I sighed but complied with her request.

I heard some shuffling of the curtains and some giggles before Milano tapped my shoulders to open my eyes. Slowly, I opened my eyes to a beautiful sight. My girls looked amazing! The dresses were all different yet the same, and fit their personalities perfectly.

Cassia's dress is a high neck lace top dress with a long flowing mermaid skirt. The dress is backless with two lace straps and a mid black length lace band. It was both modest yet sexy. I think Raphael would approve of the dress. Even if he doesn't, it's too late because we definitely getting the dress for her.

Juliana's dress is less revealing than I expected but I loved it just the same. She wore a long deep V neckline halter dress with an open back. The dress is very simple but it hugged her body perfectly. I did want to add a little bling to it but it's all up to Julianna.

Bambina's dress is a mixture of both Cassia's and Julianna's dress. She wore a halter deep V dress. The top is all lace like Cassia's but the design. Like both dresses, her dress is also backless.

"I LOVE IT! You all look so beautiful!" I cheered happily as tears started to fall. My friends looked so gorgeous.

"Right! We look so good!" Bambina jumped excitedly.

"I love my dress!" Cassia announced happily.

"So are we saying yes to these dresses?" Milano asked.

"YES!" The girls said unanimously.

"Do you approve bride?" Milano turned to ask me.

"I approve!"

"Perfect! Are we sticking to the color or are we changing the color?"

"Changing the color. I would like them to be burgundy but more on the purple side."

"Okay! Girls you can now change. Bride, if you can follow me to the back to find the right fabric for you!"

I followed Milano to the back of his studio where he had an a crazy amount of fabrics organized on the wall. It took a moment before I found the right shade of burgundy for the dresses. Before regrouping with the girls, Milano asked me if I wanted to add any personal touches to the dress. Now that he mentions it, I do want to add a little bling to the dress. Since my other color is champagne, I wanted to add little champagne beads and bits of diamonds to bring a flair aspect to it. We decided to add the champagne flair on the straps on the back of the dress, the deep v neckline for Bambina and Juliana, and around the neckline bodice for Cassia. For fun, we also decided to add the word bridesmaid in little diamonds on the train of the dress. Once everything was finalized, I gave a kiss goodbye to Milano and headed back to the girls.

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We had Draco drive us to closest restaurant by the studio for lunch. We had a good amount of time left since we told Raphael that the dress fittings will take a while.

"So Alessandra, are you happy you got your dress?" Cassia asked as we sipped on or margaritas.

"Extremely happy. It takes such a long time to make the dress. So I'm happy we were all able to find something we like."

"What's next to do?" Julianna wondered.

"Nothing. We picked the food and the cake yesterday, we have our venue, the RSVPS, the photographer, the videographer, the dresses, the flowers...I think we need to decide on music and I'm leaving the tuxes to Dominic."

"Have you met the groomsmen?" Bambina asked.

"No I haven't! I've barely met any of Dominic's friends besides Damon and Raphael."

"God, does that mean Raphael is going to be a groomsmen?" Cassia exclaimed.

"Probably, do you really think he will allow you to walk down the aisle with any other man?" Juliana giggled softly.

"Don't worry, if you stick to the plan by then he should be nicer. At this point, I think these men act like this for us to act crazy! Any normal brain functioning person should know you that women don't respond to this barbaric behavior."

"Again speak for yourself, Alessandra. I love me a crazy man!" Bambina stated.

Oh lord, when did my friends become crazy?

Going home felt like such a relief after the long day. We dropped off the girls at their homes before Draco dropped me off at the rental house. Dominic was waiting outside as the our car pulled into the driveway. I never thought I would be this happy to see him. He reached for my passenger door when the car parked and I literally jumped right into his arms. Dominic grabbed me and basically carried me out the car.

"This is a sexy hello." Dominic murmured into my neck.

"I missed you. I had a very good day but it was also very long."

"Did you find your dress?"

"I did. Also, thank you for paying for two dresses! You didn't have to do that."

"Yes I did. Your Mama told me how beautiful you looked in both dresses. You shouldn't have to choose between two things you love, I'll give you the world." Dominic vowed.

Now, This is the man I want to marry.

Dominic ushered me inside and straight to bed to take a little power nap. When I woke up the sun was starting sun set. I had to track all over the large mansion rental only to find Dominic sitting outside on the deck talking to someone on his phone. I didn't mean to look like I was snooping when I walked towards the deck but he noticed my presence and cut his call off quickly before I could catch anything.

"Amore, you're up." Dominic greeted softly as his arms opened for me. I walked into them cautiously.

"Who were you talking too?" I wondered as I embraced his warm body.

"An associate. Now that you're up, we need to head over to you famiglia's house to deal with your papa." Dominic said quickly.

"My papa could wait. Why are you being so secretive?"

"Your papa cannot wait and I'm not being secretive, you're just being nosy."

"Dominic so help me God, I will be your worst nightmare if you're up to something!" I threatened.

"Your threats are recognized. Now, onto more pressing matters. We need to handle your papa. Go get ready, I'll call your mama and tell her we're coming."

Despite Dominic being so damn secretive, he's right. I need to handle my papa once and for all before I take on any more problems. After freshening up, Dominic and I headed to my parents home. This is the first I'll be seeing my papa since I left home. My nerves were beyond uncontrollable. Dominic had to place his hand over my knee to get me to stop shaking nervously. I know this isn't going to good, especially with Dominic accompanying me today. My hopes is that my papa sees first hand how happy I am and accepts it. He doesn't need to be happy with Dominic but I need him to be happy for me.

Mama was waiting outside when we pulled up the house. She seems to be happy with a large smile on her face but her eyes were directed to Dominic rather than me. I'm starting to hate this relationship they built together.

"Are you ready, amore?" Dominic asked as he parked the car.

"Nope, but let's get it over with."