Morgan is getting married this year to her fiancé Braden, and she was so excited to share with The Bobby Bones Show that she finally said "yes" to a dress.
After trying on approximately 50 dresses during her initial search, she narrowed her options down to three contenders. She revisited those three dresses for a second round of try-ons, mentioning that the process of having so many options had made the decision more difficult. Concerned that she might not like any of her final selections upon trying them again, she even scheduled an additional appointment at a new store as a backup plan. Morgan went to the three final appointments alone so she could make the decision independently. Adding that all of the appointments brought up some unexpected emotions for her and her struggles with body image, as she found herself closely analyzing how each dress fit.
The three top contender dresses came from three different stores. The dress she ultimately chose was the final dress she had tried on during her initial round of appointments. After trying on the first two contenders again, she felt underwhelmed and did not experience the feeling she expected, describing it more like preparing for a gala rather than a wedding. When she put on the third dress again, she immediately felt a strong emotional reaction. Standing in front of the mirrors, she described a moment where she knew it was the right choice. She got giddy, began envisioning herself wearing the dress at their ceremony spot, and felt everything come together.
She shared that the dress cost around $2,000, staying within her overall budget. However, the process included an unexpected moment when she was prompted to leave a tip for the stylist who assisted her. Wanting to show appreciation for the help she received throughout both appointments, Morgan added a tip, which made the total go up a couple hundred dollars. But afterward, she questioned whether the amount she tipped was too much and she had some sticker shock. The group discussed how tipping norms differ from industries like restaurant service, where 20% is more common due to lower hourly wages. Morgan thought that these stylists likely make a commission on each sale, however, she felt a weird pressure to tip anything less than 20%. She acknowledged that the stylist had been heavily involved in the process, from selecting dresses to assisting with fittings and helping her navigate decisions during both visits so the support was valuable. But it was still an added expense that she wasn't expecting.