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If you asked me 14 months ago if I would be fitting in a size 10 wedding dress that I will need alterations on to make it smaller, I'd laugh at you in my size 22 and say NEVER!

Today, 76 pounds down, thats exactly what happened. I've never felt more beautiful on the outside then right now.

Nine more months untill I marry the man who has loved me for BIGGER or SMALLER the last 13 years.

I'm just so excited that I had to post!

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Absolutely AWESOME! I'm so happy for you and proud of you, and I don't even know you. Maybe because I can relate. One of the motivations in my mind is a thin me on my wedding day. No matter that I'm not quite engaged yet, haha. Anyway, GO YOU!!!

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Congratulations that is so awesome!! Enjoy this magical time of preparing for your wedding and love the new you.

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Absolutely AWESOME! I'm so happy for you and proud of you' date=' and I don't even know you. Maybe because I can relate. One of the motivations in my mind is a thin me on my wedding day. No matter that I'm not quite engaged yet, haha. Anyway, GO YOU!!![/quote']

Meeeee too! I just wanted to feel like a princess and I never wanted to be a "fat" bride. Its so exciting.

I hope your guy pops the question soon!!! Make sure to post!!!

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oh my you are a different person how lovely you are. I cant wait to see your wedding pictured you will be perfect...now the work begins HUSBANDS

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Thank you for sharing you are such an inspiration! I can't wait to have the same story. Im blessedto have a very supportive FH also. Post dress pics when you have them :D

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Congratulations! I am already married but on our 5 year anniversary I want to buy that smaller dress I have always dreamed of and renew our vows!

You will absolutely feel like a princess on your big day!

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You look fabulous!

Congratulations on your up coming wedding. You will be a breath taking bride.

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That is awesome!! You look healthy and radiant. Congrats to you and your future hubby.

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Go girl! You look beautiful and congrats on the wedding!!!! Your future hubby is a lucky guy!

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You look fabulous, congrats!! :)

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Awesome! Have a great wedding!

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