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

Lovely! And I bet it was fun to get to shop for the dress all over again and come out of it so well!

You almost make me cry, you are stunningly beautiful. Love the smile which tells your whole story. Congrats on making the sleeve work for you!

You look beautiful. Can't wait to see your wedding pics. Congrats.

Congrats! How exciting to fit into an 8! . . . I know you will look amazing at your wedding. That dress looks GREAT!

Congrats beautiful! And many wishes for a long and happy marriage! Married life will be even better at your new, healthier weight and that healthier weight will ensure you get more time on the planet to enjoy it!

Thanks for sharing your photo- it made my day!

Lynda

oh my gosh you look so beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your story, it made me happy.

Congratulations!! You look gorgeous and amazing! Doesn't a size 8 just blow your mind!!??! So happy for you

You are BEAUTIFUL! LOOK AT YOUR HOUR GLASS FIGURE!!! WOWOWOWOW THE GROOM TO BE IS GOING TO BE BLOWN AWAY!!!!!! You are also very pretty. CONGRATS! :cheer2:

Amazing!

You will be a beautiful bride! Congrats on the weight loss and even more, CONGRATS ON THE ENGAGEMENT!!!