A thread just for PlusSize Brides

Melissa,
You were barefoot the entire time?

CaCRmr,
The reason I want to be barefoot is that I grew up on a farm, and never wore shoes, ever, except for school and stuff. I love to be barefoot, I'm a country girl for sure, and it reminds me of being on the farm with my family. Since my mom and dad have both passed away, it's just something special for me to do, it reminds me of when I was little and they were still here. Thats all. I will have to photograph the exact ones that I'm going to wear, I think they're much prettier. I'll do it this weekend if I can find the time. Two weeks til the wedding and still so much to do!!! And I work full time and go to school four nights a week, tight schedule.

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Posted by PeterNChris

Melissa,
You were barefoot the entire time?

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except for the ride from the hotel to the hall. My mother was insistent I wear shoes, so just to shut here up I put them on so she could see, then once I got to the hall and into the bridal suite, off they came!

For those who have been following my weightloss story, here is an updated pic

I'm a plus size bride! I got my dress at David's Bridal!!! I adore it! And it fit PERFECTLY! i didn't pay anything extra for being big...i actually got my dress on sale...but they always have a sale so its cool ^___^


here's a pic:

Beautiful!!

I also bought my dress at David's, but had some trouble with ordering the right size. The consultant insisted I order the gown a size bigger than I thought I should, and guess what? It was huge when it came in, so we had to send it back and get the size I originally wanted to order. I didn't have it altered at David's though, I went to a private seamstress and I'm very happy with it.

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Posted by Kolibree

Beautiful!!

I also bought my dress at David's, but had some trouble with ordering the right size. The consultant insisted I order the gown a size bigger than I thought I should, and guess what? It was huge when it came in, so we had to send it back and get the size I originally wanted to order. I didn't have it altered at David's though, I went to a private seamstress and I'm very happy with it.

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yeah they wanted me to go a size bigger than the one i had originally tried on so i tried it on just to see what it would look like and it wound up looking nicer on me, i had two consultant's helping me and both of them were soooooooooooooooo nice

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Posted by Pookiesangel

For those who have been following my weightloss story, here is an updated pic

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wow!! you are look so good! congrats

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Posted by Pookiesangel

For those who have been following my weightloss story, here is an updated pic

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Jen you look so good! Congrats!!!!!

I do not like my arms. Does anyone know where I can get a wrap that slips on... not a bolero jacket. I have seen them before at a wedding and I should have asked them where they got them. The bride and the BM had them. Thanks!

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Posted by Pookiesangel

For those who have been following my weightloss story, here is an updated pic

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You look awesome...that's quite an accomplishment. Congrats!

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Posted by Pookiesangel

For those who have been following my weightloss story, here is an updated pic

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How much weight did u lose? congrats

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Posted by Jackie&Justin

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Posted by Pookiesangel

For those who have been following my weightloss story, here is an updated pic

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How much weight did u lose? congrats

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Just shy of 100 pounds since Feb, but since 2000 almost 200 pounds Thanks girls for all your support!!!!!!!

Now my next issue is ordering the wedding dress, I've been holding out but now it's crunch time they expect me to lose another 50 pounds by the new year and then i'm having a tummy tuck and arm tuck, so I don't know what size to order

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Posted by Pookiesangel

Now my next issue is ordering the wedding dress, I've been holding out but now it's crunch time they expect me to lose another 50 pounds by the new year and then i'm having a tummy tuck and arm tuck, so I don't know what size to order

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Jen, if you don't mind me asking, but has your insurance covered all of this?

Do you know what dress you are getting for the wedding? Post a picture!

I have Oxford, and so far they seem more with it, than most other insurances, but since the plastic surgeon I am using is out of Oxford, they are only paying 80%. It takes alot of documentation, like rashes and if it affects your ability to move or excersise properly.

But they did approve my revision and my hernia repair on the first try.

As for dresses I think I found the one, I am just nervous about ordering it.. here it is




But I also like this one too

Jen, that's great that most everything you have had to do is covered by your insurance. I've heard horror stories where only the gastic surgery is covered, and then the patient is left to pay for all of the other surgeries. You're making such great progress, you should be very proud of yourself! You are certainly an inspiration to all of us!

Now onto your dresses...BOTH are gorgeous, but I have to say, I definetly favor #2...something about the cut and style is very classic and flattering and I love the detail.

Have you tried them both on? You should fashion show them to us and we can help you choose. =)

I like # 2 also!