She’s standing in front of me in the wedding dress, wide-eyed and beautiful. More beautiful than I’ve ever seen her, or anyone else. The dress has come to life around her, turning her into a barefoot wood-nymph bride.
The scene where Laurie finds her perfect wedding dress in the second-hand shop is one my personal favourites. I was inspired by a very similar shop I stumbled across one rainy afternoon in my home town – I stepped through the door and felt instantly transported back to the 1940’s. There was a wireless playing in the background, and wardrobes opened to show off beautiful vintage silk dresses and coats. Chests of drawers stood with drawers pulled open, strings of pearls and evening gloves spilling from them. It totally enchanted me, so I was excited to be able to recreate it in the book. Funnily enough, it had closed down the next time I went into town – I like to think it was there just for me, and just for Laurie
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