Bride Bridget Cuffney (left) from South Boston hoped to find something lacey and "designer for cheap." Lisa Merriman from the Back Bay (second from left) was looking for a lacey halter top gown. Also pictured are Merriman's fiance, Bryan Barth, and Hilary Vandam, both from the Back Bay.

Was Merriman worried about her fiance seeing her dress before the wedding day? "We're gonna get all the dresses, and when I'm trying them on he's just going to have to turn around," she said.