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Four Years

Four years ago on this day, I met my husband for the very first time.  And as the old adage goes, "the rest was history."  Jon and I married a year and a half later and have been on a fun, crazy ride ever since.  So in honor of the day we said "I do" and the recent Emmy's, let's do a little dress comparison, shall we?  

When I first saw Julie Bowen's dress, and her whole look really, I was wowed.  The styling, color and design were right up my alley.  So much so, that her dress reminded me of my own wedding dress (the design, not the color).  

Here is Julie looking stunning on the red carpet at the Emmy's. (Side note:  If you don't watch Modern Family, you're really missing out.)

And here are a few side-by-side comparisons of my Watters wedding gown and her Monique Lhuillier gown.  I know the price tag doesn't even begin to compare, but the silhouette definitely reminded me of my own.  Obviously, I have more junk in the trunk than Julie, but you catch my drift.

And here's a frontal view comparison.  Please excuse my overly-cheesy grin on the right.  What can I say?  I was a happy girl on my wedding day :)

So happy 4th to my husband, and great taste, Julie!
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