OK, so I have a problem that is stressing me out like crazy!!! I put it in the success forum because my problem comes from my weight loss, which is a great thing. However, there is still a problem.

I am getting married. The bridal salon said I had to order my dress over a month ago. I did. Luckily it came in early and it was huge so they sent it back and ordered another size down. It is a size 12 and is coming in this week. I stopped by the bridal shop to get my measurements again and my measurements are a solid size 10. So the dress that will be here this week is too big.

There are still 2 months before my big day. I know I am going to exchange the 12 for a 10, but now I am freaking out wondering if I should order an 8?!?! I will be more than upset if it is too tight around my hips (that's the largest area on me). I will fit the 10 perfectly today, but I will likely lose another 10 pounds before my wedding day. I am seriously worried, but I know they can alter the size 10.

I know this seems trivial in light of the weight loss - I am so happy about it!! But, I want to look good on my wedding day. Not to mention I feel bad for the shop even though I told them when I started that I physically can't stop losing weight and I don't know what size I will be in 2 weeks much less 12 weeks.

I must say, though, Davids Bridal has been really fantastic about this. They allow exchanges and I am really testing that policy right now.

STRESS!!!!!

Taking in clothes is a great problem to have! Did you ask David's about altering the 10 to be an 8 if need be? I would think it's easier to make it smaller than larger, just in case you aren't an 8 in two months or parts of you are and parts of you aren't, but maybe the seam allowances are larger in bridal than everyday. Is it a form-fitting dress or more ball gown?

Yes, they can alter from a 10 to an 8 and that is likely what I will do. They have been really great and I know I am going to spend a fortune on alterations anyway. It's form fitting on top and then has a slim A line skirt. Not too big on the bottom, just enough to flow off of my stomach. It's also a halter - lots of alterations!!

I was talking to my boyfriend about this right after I left the shop. I was stressed and frantic and he starts laughing and says that is the most awesome problem ever. I started laughing too. He really had a way of putting it in perspective. This time last year I was about to walk off a cliff because I gained weight after buying a dress for my brother-in-law's wedding. I ended up throwing the dress away and wearing something less than awesome out of my closet. I was so depressed.

So, I am thankful for all I have and grateful for what the sleeve has given me!!