Shopping for a wedding dress is stressful, especially when you’re not in the market for yards of taffeta and heaps of ruffles. After a lot of consideration, I decided to go with a custom made gown – this way, it will be exactly what I want, and it will fit perfectly. I chose Merciel, an adorable bridal shop in the East Village that is operated by the designer, Jinny. So far, I have been thrilled with how Jinny understands exactly what I’m looking for – and I get to have my first fitting in a few weeks!