The Gown

When I first began looking for dresses, I tried one that was 'just for fun,' because it looked so different, Emily says. Every dress I tried on after that was compared to my 'just for fun' dress, so that's when I knew it was the dress for me! The celebratory gown was designed by Mon Cheri and featured a bow around the waist and a full skirt with ruffles and beading. Emily completed her look with a double-layered fingertip-length veil and several pieces of sentimental jewelry: Her aunt lent her a pair of diamond earrings and a necklace made from diamonds that Emily's grandfather had given to her grandmother. She also wore a special bracelet given to her by her other grandmother.