October 2012 Weddings

Fainting at dress fitting?!

Seriously, as if this week could get any worse I literally just got home after fainting in the middle of my first dress fitting. I can't even put into words how disappointed, embarrassed and upset I am.

I haven't been feeling very well the last couple of days and it's almost that time of the month. I should have canceled the appointment but I was nervous about the timeline and I hadn't seen my dress since January so I just didn't want to miss it. Well big mistake.... half-way through the pinning and fitting, I got dizzy sat down on a chair and passed out. I think standing under spot lights in my heavy dress just put me over the edge.  (I also think I may have been a bit dehydrated since all I had was coffee this morning.)

I woke up surrounded by people asking me if I was okay which only made things worse. I got up after a bit and tried to continue the fitting but it just didn't work, I kept getting dizzy. Apparently this happens rather often according to the employees at the bridal salon.

So anyway, I left embarrassed, feeling so incredibly sick and disappointed. I didn't even get to try on my dress with my veil to see how they looked together or get a good picture. I also feel like the fitting wasn't complete so I'm nervous.

My next fitting isn't until October 4th (I'm an October 27th bride.) I'm praying that goes better.

On the bright side, my dress looks beautiiful, I just wish I could shake this feeling of disappointment and embarrament. Ugh. :-( I can't believe this happened!

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  • Oh no!  I hope you feel better soon!  Don't feel embarassed!!

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  • I'm so sorry this happened to you, but I hope you feel better, and glad you love the dress! Next time will be fine.
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  • Between not feeling well and it sounds like a common occurance at the salon - don't sweat this one! You need not be embarrassed. Just concentrate on feeling better now - and make sure you have plenty of fluids the day before/of your fitting on the 4th!

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  • I hope you feel better!!  How long have you not been feeling well?  Have you gone to the doctor?
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  • I'm sorry you weren't feeling well and I hope you feel better soon! I was afraid this was going to happen at my last fitting (mine's a coset back dress and I squeak everytime they yank on the laces) so I made sure to at least have a snack and some bottle of water.
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2012-weddings_fainting-at-dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:56b9bcef-1e34-456e-81f5-cfaa107456b2Discussion:7f440a3d-b5f6-4e74-ae3e-80ab7636b140Post:85e8e7e6-b8ab-4848-8e3e-e946a1c45419">Re: Fainting at dress fitting?!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm sorry you weren't feeling well and I hope you feel better soon! I was afraid this was going to happen at my last fitting <strong>(mine's a coset back dress and I squeak everytime they yank on the laces) </strong>so I made sure to at least have a snack and some bottle of water.
    Posted by KittennDave[/QUOTE]

    Mine is corset back to and I think I let them tie it a bit too tight as well. Ugh I cannot believe this happened. FI is being great and taking care of me now that I'm finally home and in bed. He keeps saying "by the time the wedding rolls around this is going to be something we joke about, don't worry!"  I'm so blessed.

    Now I just need to let it go, get better and never put that heavy dress on when I'm sick! Ugh I hope I didn't sweat too much all over it during this fiasco.
  • I just found a posting on the Attire and Accessories forum from 4 days ago where this happened to someone else and I found a bunch of posts on weddingbee. At least I'm not alone! Haha oh boy...
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2012-weddings_fainting-at-dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:56b9bcef-1e34-456e-81f5-cfaa107456b2Discussion:7f440a3d-b5f6-4e74-ae3e-80ab7636b140Post:bc562287-8804-4a84-a121-b3624bfb9f90">Re: Fainting at dress fitting?!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I hope you feel better!!  How long have you not been feeling well?  Have you gone to the doctor?
    Posted by Cathyl7910[/QUOTE]

    THIS! OMG I'd get to the doctor asap. I hope you feel better and I hope your next fitting goes better than this one. Good Luck!
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fainting at dress fitting?! : THIS! OMG I'd get to the doctor asap. I hope you feel better and I hope your next fitting goes better than this one. Good Luck!
    Posted by halij52002[/QUOTE]

    It's been about two days I haven't been feeling too hot. I'm giving it one more day, if I'm not feeling well tomorrow, I'm off to the doctor! Promise!

    Thanks for all the well wishes!
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2012-weddings_fainting-at-dress-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:56b9bcef-1e34-456e-81f5-cfaa107456b2Discussion:7f440a3d-b5f6-4e74-ae3e-80ab7636b140Post:fee62b2f-1e06-47f4-b15f-aef6ed85219a">Re: Fainting at dress fitting?!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I just found a posting on the Attire and Accessories forum from 4 days ago where this happened to someone else and I found a bunch of posts on weddingbee. At least I'm not alone! Haha oh boy...
    Posted by julzy[/QUOTE]


    Yeah, I'm probably that other poster. Seriously, two fittings in a row. I wore my dress around the house for an hour and a half the other day just to try and convince myself that I won't pass out every time I put the thing on. I'm planning on trying it again next with sans the AC cranking and fans blowing on me. Then I'll try it with my shoes (which I think are a big part of the problem). But good luck, it'll all be fine!
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  • Don't worry! I almost passed out one of the times I tried on my dress too. It's scary, but don't worry! Drink plenty of water and rest. On your wedding day, just be sure to stay hydrated and eat some snacks.
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  • It's ok...I was worried about passing out at my fittings too! It was hot in there, my dress is heavy, and i was standing still for almost an hour! Don't feel embarrassed, I'm sure it happens a lot
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