Page D3 of the July 16 Bangor Daily News.
Preconceived notions: I was torn between this ad and an ad for American Idol concert tickets, $300. The tickets would have been an easy call. Wedding gowns, that's more intrusive. Maybe this person was going to get married and he left her. But if this person isn't ready to talk about it, why would she place this ad?
A little girl answered the phone. In the background her mother was talking on her cell phone. She hung up, "can I talk to you later?" she said.
When asked why she was getting rid of it, she, like every other person I ask this to said, "I don't want it anymore."
Well, right.
She bought it 20 years ago. She got married then, said she since hasn't had the chance to wear it. Since 1989, she had it sealed, then had it washed, then resealed it. "I haven't taken it out since a couple of months ago."
She said the gown has long, lace arms, a V neck and beads all up the back.
"It still looks trendy and up to date. I have a veil that goes with it too. It's pretty. Simple — but pretty."
The veil is just like a white headband with flowers, she said without any tone of sentimentality.
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