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Devoted October 2012

Anyone else feel hideous in their wedding dress?

Anonymous, on August 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 74

I want to know I'm not alone. I never found a dress I liked, and time was running out, so I just bought one. I figured after alterations it might look better. Today, after the 2nd set of alterations I broke down in tears. I feel awful in it. I feel it makes me look huge. My dad bought it, so I don't...

I want to know I'm not alone. I never found a dress I liked, and time was running out, so I just bought one. I figured after alterations it might look better. Today, after the 2nd set of alterations I broke down in tears. I feel awful in it. I feel it makes me look huge. My dad bought it, so I don't have the luxury of just saying "oh well" and finding another. I'm worried about ruining all of the wedding photos by looking so bad. Did anyone else end up wearing a dress they didn't really care for?

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  • M
    Just Said Yes October 2012
    Meg ·
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    Amanda,

    I am a plus-sized bride and that is among one of my deepest regrets. I always though I would get my act together and get skinny for my wedding, but it ain't happening. I have to accept that and focus on all the other good things that will be happening at my wedding.

    I also want you to know that you are beautiful and your issues are only yours. No one else would think such negative thoughts about you, especially on your best day ever. You chose a gorgeous gown that fits you like a glove. Your figure is classically lovely and you should lift your head high and work your magic. Your FH loves you for who you are and you should treat yourself the way he would-- respect, tenderness, and love.

    Sincerely,

    Meg

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  • Mouche
    Master October 2012
    Mouche ·
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    You look great in that dress FAT where???

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  • Spicydeene
    VIP October 2012
    Spicydeene ·
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    I really have never seen an ugly bride! You look wonderful in that dress!

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  • Bad Wolf ..
    Super May 2013
    Bad Wolf .. ·
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    If I look that good on my wedding day, I'll be stoked! You look amazing!

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  • MinD
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    MinD ·
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    I have no reason to lie to you, so I'm gonna tell you straight up .... you rock that dress girl! I pray that one day soon when you're looking at your wedding pictures or in a mirror, you will be able to see the same beautiful woman we see

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  • FarmersWife
    Expert March 2013
    FarmersWife ·
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    BEAUTIFUL!

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  • Mrs V (Roe)
    Master August 2013
    Mrs V (Roe) ·
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    I so wanted to cry when I opened your link and saw you in the gown because you can't see how beautiful you look in it. I couldn't possibly add anything more to the wonderful things the other ladies have said except to commend you on seeking help and to say that I think you look beautiful and so will your husband to be, I'd bet my bottom dollar of that.

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  • TheNewMrs.Howard
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    TheNewMrs.Howard ·
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    You look amazing. Youre suffering from anxiety. Just know everything will be fine and your FH will love you in the dress.

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    Ashley ·
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    Woman! omg are u crazy you look amazing I love it.. and you look happy too. have you tried any corsets? I think it is low self esteem that's got u feeling this way. here's a practice I do sometimes. You'll feel silly at first: look in the mirror or not If u like and say "you're are beautifull smart amazing and deserve nothing but the best" self talk helps. be your own best friend not worst enemy. remember that hun Smiley smile

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  • Deborah Randolph
    Deborah Randolph ·
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    I love you in this dress, it is beautiful and on your wedding day, everybody will love it.

    Make sure you get lots of pictures

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  • Jammer
    Expert October 2012
    Jammer ·
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    Hunny your dress is so pretty!

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  • Julie
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    Julie ·
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    Awww just wanted to add my voice, you look beautiful in your dress. You should have absolutely no worries. I totally expected to open that pic and really have a think about what we could help with...but literally there was nothing you look gorgeous! It's all in your head, don't believe the lie Smiley smile

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  • Anonymous
    Super August 2012
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    That dress is beautiful!!! I am sorry about your post traumatic stress Smiley sad the dress is beautiful on you and you will look amazing on your wedding day!

    I hated my dress and had doubts on it the entire year leading up to the wedding. I finally did a hair and makeup trial and tried on the dress and I loved it.

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  • Leigh~
    Devoted March 2017
    Leigh~ ·
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    Honey, you look so lovely in that dress!

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