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First dress appointment on Saturday.. FREAKING OUT

I'm really nervous about trying on dresses, I've been putting it off for months. Don't get me wrong, I swoon watching Pronovias gowns, and I do know what I like and want, and what I don't. I LOVE elbow length or short sleeved gowns with sheer lace necklines, princess skirts. I'm particularly in love with the Lavens model, by Pronovias and other similar dresses I've seen. 

The problem here is that I've had a very rough year, I have insulin and hormonal issues, so last year I gained almost 40 pounds. I'm 1.67 meters (I think it's 5'5-ish)... and I went from a very decent weight of 140 pounds to 177 in a few months. 
I've been working on losing the weight since January, healthy diet, walking 5 miles 4-5 times a week, and I've only lost 12 pounds so far, hence the putting off the dress hunting.

I can't put this off any longer, I'm already VERY behind schedule. I'm pretty sure I'll have to pay rush fees, or buy off the rack, and it sucks. But what I'm really sad about is that I'm not excited, I'm dreading putting on a beautiful gown and hating myself on it, and watching my size 2 mom and sister's "I-told-you-so" looks. 
I know I sound vain and AWish, but who doesn't want to look pretty and be confortable on her wedding day?
 
I'm so anxious about it that I can't sleep. This isn't supposed to be this way..:(

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Re: First dress appointment on Saturday.. FREAKING OUT

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    lilacck28lilacck28 member
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    edited July 2014
    you're going to look gorgeous. Seriously, wedding dresses do that. And the styles you mentioned? very flattering on all shapes. 
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    I'm on a lot of medication and have gained a lot of weight as well. I didn't sleep for the whole week before my appointment. I was pleasantly surprised. My "entourage" said I looked good in everything, and I truly felt beautiful in almost every dress. Like a bride. You'll be fine. Hugs.
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    Don't go in assuming you will hate the way you look! Keep a positive attitude, and I promise you that you will find a dress that looks great on you!
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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    You are going to look great and I'm sure you are very beautiful.  When What Not To Wear was on I loved how Stacy and Clinton always talked about how the clothes aren't right not the person. You will never be wrong, clothes look awful but you won't look awful. I mean I'm around your size before you gain weight and it still took me 15 pairs of jeans to find flattering ones. Granted jeans and wedding dresses aren't the same thing.

    But no matter what your size, shape, ect you will find things that will look amazing and things that look awful. Try not to worry too much and enjoy yourself. You deserve it! And post pics of your adventure and tell us all about it! Good luck!
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    Thank you so much! I really needed this. I think I'm ready.. Even getting a bit excited :) tomorrow is the day! Wish me luck ladies... I'll keep you posted. Big hugs for all of you :)
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    I found it..!!! You were all SO right..! I only tried on 4 dresses.... I loved the second one! After the 4th one my mom told me... stop kidding yourself you loved the second one... you're not even paying attention anymore... 

    So... I put the second one back on.. and that's it..! I have my dress! :) I'm sooooooooo happy!!
     Thank you guys!! :)
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    Pictures or it didn't happen! :)
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    Here we go! Tha't my dresss :) 

    We forgot to take pictures of the back, but that's it..! yay!! :)


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    Confession time: I usually don't like a majority of the gowns ladies post on these boards (I never say anything). But I have to say, I like your gown and you look amazing in it! Shhh, don't tell the other girls ;)
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    leelabear said:
    Confession time: I usually don't like a majority of the gowns ladies post on these boards (I never say anything). But I have to say, I like your gown and you look amazing in it! Shhh, don't tell the other girls ;)
    Awww..:) Thank you sooo much! I really appreciate it.. And don't worry, I won't tell ;)
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    You and the dress look amazing!
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    gg&ld14 said:
    Here we go! Tha't my dresss :) 

    We forgot to take pictures of the back, but that's it..! yay!! :)
    You look stunning!  Congrats!


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    Uhm for someone who was nervous about gown shopping it looks like you hit the jackpot! Seriously, this could have been made just for you - it's so flattering and you are positively GLOWING in it! Congratulations! 
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