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Looking in the mirror, Elsie fanned out the veil behind her head and grinned. ‘I never thought I’d want a veil, but I think I actually do.’
‘Yes, it’s perfect. Just like that. The tiara is gorgeous too.’ Standing up, Heidi rushed across and hugged her. ‘You look beautiful. I mean, you always look beautiful, but this is just so perfect for your wedding day.’
‘Oh, love. Thank you. You’re going to start me off again.’ Chuckling, Elsie held her arms out as one by one everyone hugged her.
Chapter Fourteen
‘Look at this one!’Diane pulled out a dress which was at least as wide as she was tall. ‘How would you even get through the church doors, let alone get close enough to your new husband to have the first dance?’
‘I don’t know. This one’s nice.’ Evie smoothed down a pale pink dress. She looked around the boutique. Everyone apart from her, Elsie, Diane, Wendy, Teresa and Molly had already left.
‘Ooh pink. I think that would suit you.’ Diane grinned. ‘I can imagine you wearing something a little different.’
Evie raised her eyebrows. She’d never imagined that she’d even get married, let alone thought about what style or colour wedding dress she might wear.
‘Right, that’s it. All done.’ Turning away from the till, Elsie patted the dress bag draped over her arm.
‘Ladies, if you’re interested, I have a photographer arriving in a moment to take some photographs of our new collection. You’d be doing me a huge favour if you stay and model for an hour or so? I have some more ladies coming too, but the more the merrier.’ Savanah called across from the counter.
‘Us? Really? Modelling?’ Diane flicked her hair over her shoulders and laughed. ‘I’m up for it if you guys are?’
‘I’m up for it.’ Molly grinned.
‘Not me. I’ve got to get back to Gavin and the kids.’ Teresa fished her car keys out of her handbag.
‘And you won’t catch me doing any modelling, even if it does mean I miss out on trying on those lovely dresses.’ Wendy shook her head.
‘Oh, go on.’ Diane tilted her head.
‘Nope, not a chance.’ Wendy linked arms with Elsie. ‘We’ve got a hot chocolate calling our names.’
‘I’m afraid it’s not my thing, either.’ Evie scrunched up her nose. She’d been surrounded by all things wedding for hours now, the last thing she needed was to try any of those gowns on.
‘Really?’ Diane ran her fingers across the skirt of the pink gown. ‘Not even so you could try this one on?’
‘Absolutely no chance.’ Evie glanced across at Elsie, Wendy and Teresa. If Jack was going to be the photographer, then she definitely didn’t want to do it, she couldn’t think of anything more embarrassing. And it had to be the job Jack had mentioned. How many wedding dress boutiques were in Trestow, anyway? Even if there was more than one, she was certain they wouldn’t all be photographing new stock on the same day.
