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Chapter 1

Kate

“I’own It has to be sleek and fitted That’s exactly what I want, Kate”

That’s not what she wants Corly Brunton has come to my bridal shop every week for the past o it was roup of four bridesht with her

Teeks ago she was convinced that she wanted a princess ball gown Last week, she went through an off-white, off-the-shoulder phase

“I think Natalie has the perfect dress ininwardly because I knowher into this

“I love Natalie,” Corly claps her hands together “I’m ready whenever she is”

I slip out of the change room and set out to find Natalie Diehl

Katie Rose Bridal is busier than usual today I attribute that to the fact that a o

Whenever a high profile wedding takes over the headlines, business picks up

“Natalie,” I call out to her when I see her red hair peek out froe dresses in the stock room

“What do you need, Kate?” she asks, glancing over to where I’

“I need you to grab the A-line gown that caht would be perfect for Corly Brunton”

“The lace one with beading on the bodice?” Natalie rests her hand on her hip “Is she back?”

“She’s in change rooown” I skiht you’d appreciate the commission on the sale”

She narrows her eyes “I see right through you, Kate Wesley As much as I would love to help Corly not find the perfect dress again, I’m busy with a bride of my own”

“I can take over that”

She scratches her chin “This bride’s budget isway more, Kate”

“The commission on both is yours, even if I make the sale”

“I’rab the dress for Corly and you’ll go help Annalise Brookings find her perfect gown”

“She’s in the main showroom?”

Natalie nods “With her entourage of seven Her fiancé and his best man are on the way too”

When I first started working in bridal, I was surprised whenever a future groo on dresses It’s not that uncommon We have at least a few men in the showroom every week

“What’s Annalise looking for in a gown?”

“I don’t have a clue” Natalie laughs as she zips open the garotten that far yet I caet a new notepad and a pen so I could jot dohat she likes”

“I’m about to find out” I smile as I turn toward the doorway “Wish me luck”