If she could tell a bride one thing it would be, "Enjoy this special time in your life, but don't let it take over your good judgment. Select your bridal shop like you do your friends; make sure they are loyal, and make you feel comfortable. They should show an interest in you, and not just try to sell you something. Your wedding will benefit in the long run more from experience, kindness and expertise than it will from a 'good deal'".