I am getting married July 30. We didn't have a long engagment, so as soon as I got engaged I went and bought a wedding dress, size 14. Back then I thought that was pretty good because wedding dresses run very small, and at that point I was a size 14/16 in clothes.... so I figured I'd lose some weight, possibly have to take it in, but it'd be fine.

Well, I was having wedding dress remorse (it was "blush" aka pink) and decided to pop into a small dress shop on my way home from work. The woman asked me what size I am and I told her probably a 12 or 14 depending on the style. She looked at me and said "Are you sure? You don't look like a 12/14". So I just let her grab a bunch of dresses for my to try on.

I FIT IN A SIZE 8!!!!!!!!!! Granted it was a corset back and pretty snug, but OMG. I walked out of that shop with the BIGGEST smile. And a problem.... I was trying to find a cheap dress to replace my pink one.

Well, I went to the shop where I got the pink dress and explained my situation to the saleswoman who was SO nice. She let me do an even exchange and the dress fits me so I don't have to pay for many alterations! Never in a million years did I think I would be wearing a size 8, mermaid style dress (I had always gone for a-line bigger stuff that flatters big hips!).

Here is a pic in my original size 8 inspiration dress.... although it is gorgeous I couldn't afford it But I got something similar

Beautiful!! Absolutely Beautiful!!! I love it!!!!!!!!! I know the other one is just as beautiful!! Congrats!!!

The smile on your face is even more beautiful than the dress. Congratulations!

Wow its gorgeous and so are you!!

What a lovely bride you will be. Congratz sweetie.

You will make a beautiful bride, your smile says it all!!! And thank goodness they took the other dress back, you are a lucky lady!

Take alot of pics at your wedding......they are the only thing you get to keep for years and years! You are BeAuTiFuL!!! Thanks for the pics!!!! Keep up the good work! You GO GIRL!!!!!

That is a glorious success story-----put a smile on my face first thing this morning!

I am getting married July 30. We didn't have a long engagment, so as soon as I got engaged I went and bought a wedding dress, size 14. Back then I thought that was pretty good because wedding dresses run very small, and at that point I was a size 14/16 in clothes.... so I figured I'd lose some weight, possibly have to take it in, but it'd be fine.

Well, I was having wedding dress remorse (it was "blush" aka pink) and decided to pop into a small dress shop on my way home from work. The woman asked me what size I am and I told her probably a 12 or 14 depending on the style. She looked at me and said "Are you sure? You don't look like a 12/14". So I just let her grab a bunch of dresses for my to try on.

I FIT IN A SIZE 8!!!!!!!!!! Granted it was a corset back and pretty snug, but OMG. I walked out of that shop with the BIGGEST smile. And a problem.... I was trying to find a cheap dress to replace my pink one.

Well, I went to the shop where I got the pink dress and explained my situation to the saleswoman who was SO nice. She let me do an even exchange and the dress fits me so I don't have to pay for many alterations! Never in a million years did I think I would be wearing a size 8, mermaid style dress (I had always gone for a-line bigger stuff that flatters big hips!).

Here is a pic in my original size 8 inspiration dress.... although it is gorgeous I couldn't afford it But I got something similar

Congratulations!

I almost teared up you look sooooo beautiful! I want to see wedding pics lol

Alexis, you look fabulous. Congratulations on your achievement and on the upcoming wedding!!

What a beautiful bride you'll be!!! Perfect choice on dresses. It fits you to a tee!!! Gorgeous!!!

Please post some wedding pics. You are lovely. That style of dress really compliments you!

Khy

Thank you all for the compliments... it feels pretty darn amazing to say my wedding dress is a size 8!!!! I am still a 12 in street clothes so it is weird in a fantastic way ; )

I will definitely post wedding pics (the wedding is july 30). I hope to lose 10lbs between now and then... wish me luck!

You look stunning!!! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!! Enjoy and take lots of pics to share with the board!! :D

Congratulations... you look bloody amazing... and well done on yout success xxx