Plus size bride feeling down...???

I was 60 lbs heavier when I picked my dress. I ordered the dress 2 sizes smaller determined I would lose the weight. You will find "the one" don't settle it's your big day. Keep your head up.

Amanda, I'm sorry you're not feeling your best but you have time to work on that and still capture that feeling for your special moment. I too am not feeling my best self but when I bet myself up I reflect on how much he loves me for me and everything else is an added plus ((hugs))

I felt the same way. I'm the biggest I've been in my life. But I decided not to let it ruin this wonderful experience for me. I ended up finding a dress that I absolutely love and makes me feel beautiful.

Did you try any A-line styles? Those all looked the best on me when I tried on dresses. Don't have a certain look in mind, just enjoy the experience and relax. Not everyone finds their dress right away.

I'm not sure if weight loss is your goal, but if it is... You'll help yourself by eating better (if you don't already), drinking more water, and moving more. Don't look at your scale. Take measurements instead. You'll start feeling better and looking better when you're taking care of yourself even if it's with something like a spa day at home or something else to destress. Good luck!

I had the same concerns trying on dresses. But fear not, when I found the one it made me feel beautiful and 100% like a bride. In the right dress your size won't even be a concern.

I did have a much better dress shopping experience at some nicer shops though. David's Bridal had things that fit, but didn't make me feel great. I purchased my dress at Alfred Angelo. However a couple of the other local bridal stores gave me a great shopping experience too. Having a great consult shopping for you and building you up the whole time is well worth the extra money you may spend on the dress. Hope that helps!

@MrsAtwood great advice about not looking at the scale! It should more about how you feel than what your number is.

I didn't have a 'bridal' moment until my third dress shopping trip and my dress was probably the 47th (no exaggeration) one I tried on. It wasn't until I started trying dresses outside of my comfort zone that I found the one. A lot of the dresses I picked never felt bridal, just like I was going to a fancy party in a white dress.

Sending positive vibes your way!

I have been plus size my entire life and dreaded the idea of wedding dress shopping more than most. I went to a total of 3 places and tried on about 15-20 dresses but I found the one at a local shop. It was put out by Mary's Bridal and was more of a classic style with an A line design. Check around and try those on. I did not like the form fitted styles like Mermaids, my arse is big enough I don't need a dress to make it worse. I also hated tulle look on me and ended up with satin dress with sheer and lace overlay.

I haven't went dress shopping yet so I don't know the feeling of falling in love with a dress but I'm sure you'll find it. Every girl does!

I felt the same way when I went to look for dresses. You will find the one it may take sometime but you'll find the right one

I had wonderful luck at a local boutique, so don't be scared to try a small store, I certainly was! As a woman, you also know that the number on the tag means very little. You can have two pairs of jeans, same cut, same designer, just different washes and they fit completely different. No ones going to stop you on the way down the aisle to ask what size your dress is! It isn't what matters at all. Here's me in my Allure dress, size 18. I honestly I would've been ok with any size because everything fits differently.

My mother had the same problem when we went to look for her a dress, she looked gorgeous in some she tried on but refused to go one size up when she found dresses too small. I'm not plus size, but I do find most plus size brides look way more beautiful in wedding dresses than some of us smaller girls. Don't worry you will find the one, remember some of the most beautiful woman in history were bustier woman and were very happy and gorgeous people

He loves you for you who are but it's also important that you too love yourself.

I suggest trying different styles and fabrics. It will absolutely all come together- the dress, the hair, the makeup.

Do you have any photos? Maybe we can help with suggestions.

All the best!

I went and my dress didn't fit. I have cried for the past two days. The shop ordered the wring size, but still. I had to go and buy a new dress off the rack.

I went to a plus size bridal boutique and had a marvelous experience. The associate was phenomenal and she really did make me feel beautiful.

My biggest piece of advice would be to find the dress you feel the most beautiful in and don't worry about the size. On your big day you want to feel confident, right?

Remember, your FH loves you for YOU!

I'm also a plus size bride. I found my dress on my second trip. I did a lot of googling of plus size bride plus size wedding and I looked at real women (not just the models in the ads) wearing dresses. That helped me choose a general shape that I thought would look good on my body. I also had my MOH take a lot of pictures of me in the dresses the first time I went shopping from all angles so I could see what I liked and didn't like.

I went with a fit and flare because the advantage to being a curvy girl is that I have a great ass! I spent about 25-35 minutes in my dress walking around the store looking in mirrors. Tried on two others, and went back to the one I purchased. My decision was based on comfort. My dress is comfortable, not too hot, and I felt good.

I thought I'd be shopping for 6 months before I found the right dress and instead I found it in a week. Something will come along that will make you feel like a bride, and when it does you'll know!

My dress is a straight up David's bridal design.

I didn't feel great about any dresses either. I ended up buying one online (near my size) and getting it altered. Once it's tailored to fit your body, you'll feel so much better in it! Even if you're not in love with the dress, remember that dresses are not an indication of your marriage. You can wear whatever works for you and still have an amazing wedding and amazing marriage.

I'm sorry you're feeling down. Eventually you'll find something that feels right, even if right now it doesn't feel like it. Don't forget to be kind to yourself. It's so easy to get wrapped up in feeling discouraged when it seems like nothing fits.

I was in the same boat. I'm a large gal (I wear a 30-32 and I don't even know if that qualifies as "plus size" anymore) and on a very small wedding budget, which seemed to make finding something I loved so much harder. I finally found a tulle skirt that was "my dress". it was the first time that I felt like I was really a bride.

You'll find the right one. Maybe try on some ballgowns. I'm a plus size bride to and never thought I'd have the moment but found a beautiful ball gown with a lace up back I love. Keep your chin up.

I am so sorry that you feel this way. I'm a curvy bride with a big bust and I was nervous that my shopping experience wouldn't be so great because I wouldn't fit into many sample size gowns. Can you look for a bridal salon that specializes in curvy brides? I had a backup appointment scheduled at that kind of salon in case I didn't find one at my first appointment.

Feeling great about yourself and being in a confident mood will definitely impact and be beneficial towards your shopping experience. I know for me, I feel best shopping when I have freshly washed hair and do my makeup really nice as if I were going out. Maybe you can make a morning to pamper yourself a little bit to help boost your spirits!

No matter what, there are TONS of dresses out there and you will find the one! I didn't cry when I said yes to my dress. But I knew it was the one because I couldn't stop smiling and saying wow!

I hope you have your WOW moment! You're beautiful and you deserve it!!!

I'm also a plus size bride. I tried on about 40 dresses before I found the one. I discovered that shape is everything. There is no one shape for a specific size, but to find the best shape for your body.

Here's what I mean:

The dress on the left is an Allure gown I tried that I've seen on other brides and it looks amazing, but on me it wasn't right. The right photo is my dress, and I feel better in it that any other dress I tried by far and I think that has everything to do with the shape.

Try different shops. The first one I went to she had 5 dresses that were in my size range. She said those would be my only options as other stores won't carry my size(I wear a street 16/18). I called another shop after leaving and they got me in right away and they had probably 20 for me to try. As soon as I saw my dress I knew it was going to be it. I tried it on and it was even better than I could imagine.

Don't let you get yourself down about it. Don't let anyone pressure you into some crash diet that's going to stress you out even more. Keep looking till you get your moment