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Everytime I look at my proofs..

Original post by ellebelle1

Everytime I look at my proofs I get anxiety. I probably shouldn't, but I thought I would share what I have been going through. My wedding was in August and it the most perfect day for me. Everything was amazing, I didn't have a care in the world. I felt beautiful every time I looked in the mirror and every event of the day went above and beyond my expectations. Needless to say I still rave about the wedding.

At this point all I have in physical form are my wedding proofs (which I see as flawed). Every time I look at them I get severe anxiety, so you would think that would make me put them away. No, instead I stare at them all the time. It stinks because it takes away from how amazing my day was and how great I felt. The reason why I go crazy is because 1. In every picture I see how badly the alterations were done around my waist. I had no clue until I got my proofs that my upper dress was practically falling over my waist 2. I hate how my hair looks in the pictures (It may be the poses of the pics, not my hair style). I think it may be more the poses because the day of I loved my hair. 3. 99% of the portraits of me alone or of me and my husband are posed horribly. The day of I thought the photog. knew my best angle and posed me in it. I was wrong. So, in the end, I know there is nothing I can do, as long as the days events were amazing is all that counts, but I just can't get over my anxiety over my pics. The only thing that makes me feel better is to fantasize about getting my dress realtered, picking a different hairstyle and having a day after shoot with a normal traditional photographer that is recommended on this site.

Thanks for listening girls. Maybe, me admitting this can help someone out.
MattandTricia07 Posted:

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Posted by ellebelle1

Wow, after reading your compliments, I can't believe it. It's funny because almost everyone who has posted I have thought had amazing pictures (that I was jealous of). Maybe, I have low self-esteem or something. I guess this is personal, but I think in a weird way I had an idea in my head of what a bride is supposed to look like and when I saw my own pictures that mental picture didn't match. I really feel better hearing all of your opinions. I've kept my anxst to myself for a long time.



when I think of an elegant and classy bridal look- you definitely come to mind! I am so happy you are feeling a little bit better
ellebelle1 Posted:

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Posted by ellebelle1

Wow, after reading your compliments, I can't believe it. It's funny because almost everyone who has posted I have thought had amazing pictures (that I was jealous of). Maybe, I have low self-esteem or something. I guess this is personal, but I think in a weird way I had an idea in my head of what a bride is supposed to look like and when I saw my own pictures that mental picture didn't match. I really feel better hearing all of your opinions. I've kept my anxst to myself for a long time.



when I think of an elegant and classy bridal look- you definitely come to mind! I am so happy you are feeling a little bit better



Thanks so much. Everyone is so sweet.
Btw, Nicole- I guess this proves that everyone is their own worst critic because I think you look like the epitomy of a beautiful bride. It's amazing, isn't it, how we defeat ourselves with negative thoughts.
luvabul Posted:

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i totally agree!!!

Pencils Posted:

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Are you sure you're really upset about the photos and the dress, and not more the letdown of the wedding being over? I just looked at the pictures you had posted, and your dress looks beautiful, your hair is pretty--and the main thing: you look incredibly happy! And you sound incredibly happy in your review. If your wedding day was that great, why be bothered now? No one, not even you, noticed at the time that there was an issue with your dress, and I'm sure everyone thought your hair was beautiful. Your wedding day was real life, not a photo shoot. Your hair gets mussed, your dress may get rumpled. The important parts are the expressions of joy on the faces of the people in the photos.

And if it still bothers you, do a bridal shoot where you can control everything--your hair, have your dress fixed, etc.
miss nee Posted:

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LET ME CHECK IT OUT .. IM SURE YOU LOOKED GREAT NO MATTER WHAT ANGLE
LBride Posted:

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I know how you feel, my bra is showing in every picture, you think they would have corrected that....

kns11 Posted:

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First off I'm sorry you are feeling anxiety over this. Then let me tell you that your pictures are all so wonderful. You have quite a lovely assortment. Your happiness of the day shines through in each and everyone. I especially love the one where you and FH are sitting at the table. Sending you hugs
Regal Beagle Posted:

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You girls are nuts! Your proofs and Dom N Nic's are great!


I am probably going to feel the same way because I hate myself in photos. I have very low-self estemm too. I can't even look at pictures of me in my dress. I think I look so fat.

Honeslty, you girls look amazing!


I guess the grass is always greener.....................


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