Brides to Be

Sweet13_Princess

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'd love to see pictures of everyone else when it comes time for them to try their dresses on as well. Remember, don't post anything on Facebook, just do it in the forum on here!!! Learn from my mistake (see above post).

I just went shopping with two of my girls this weekend for bridesmaids dresses. My MOH picked a beautiful mocha Alfred Angelo knee length dress. My Mom had to go to the mall to find hers. She hates dresses and really wanted to wear a pantsuit. It's difficult for her because she wears a 22 Women's, so she didn't have choices at the bridal salon and they wanted a fortune for the ugliest outfits I ever saw!*LOL* She's doing her best to match Dan's mother's outfit in terms of color, but they might be off a shade.... I'm not sure anyone will notice. She ordered three outfits online and has one in her possesion. We're waiting for the others to arrive and she'll put on a fashion show for me and we'll pick together then.*LOL*

I think my Mom is the main reason why I'm concerned about my own weight. I see how much she struggles with being overweight and I don't want to end up like that. In part, my Mom has an intestinal disorder caused when she carried me, so her food doesn't process properly. But she also makes poor food choices, which really compounds the problem. I never want to let myself reach that stage, as much as I love her!:-)

Shannon

Rynatat

I understand the food choices for your Mom, Princess. I have Celiac's Disease + lactose intollerant so can't eat a lot of foods or really eat out anywhere. If something causes me issues, I cut it out - no use torturing or harming myself needlessly. For a lot of people that is very difficult though - I remember how I struggled when I first was diagnosed almost 10 yrs ago, but I decided that it wasn't worth the pain and damage to my insides in the long run about 6 years ago.

That's why I'm here; I want to be healthy 4-Life, I want to live a long and happy life with my future husband, and if it's in our future, be able to have children & take care of them the way I was, growing up with my parents.

I wish you & your Mom best of luck: your MOH's hubby is in my thoughts & prayers (we've had family struggle with Cancer, I know it's difficult, but positivity can go a LONG way :flowerforyou: ).

jerseygirl777

I'm in... my wedding is April 28, 2011 in the Caribbean. I would love to be 140 by then! BUT this winter weather has me down and I have a knee injury. Hopefully we can help motivate each other to stay on track!

ickybella

Hey guys, I'm having trouble picking out a dress for my Old Hollywood Theme wedding next May and I'm wondering if anyone wants to help. If you do, let me know and I'll send you the link to the pictures of dresses I'm looking at. There are about five and I'm just not sure which to pick. I've asked my mom, aunt, MOH, and a couple of my MFP friends, but the reviews are so mixed and I'm really indecisive about this for some reason.

FitWithMae

so i took my measurements yesterday and found a bridal dress size chart online. looks like ive dropped 2 dress sizes since i ordered my dress!

its going to be exciting to try it on because the girls at the salon didnt think i could lose the weight. they werent being mean, just stating how most brides say they want to lose weight but never do, so they wouldnt let me order a smaller size.

im realllly hoping the alterations dont cost an arm and a leg, but im still more excited that the dress will be loose.
cant wait to try it on again when it comes in, hopefully february.

I have also dropped 2 sizes since I ordered my dress in July. Luckily, they were super nice and supportive of me and have let me walk in and exchange it twice. I am just about ready to trade that baby in again in January when all of my girls get fitted for their dresses!

It's so exciting! I feel like such a princess in that dress and it just keeps looking better and better on me.

Sweet13_Princess

I'd be glad to look at your wedding dress choices. Sounds like fun!:-D You should post them in this forum thread so we can all see them and give a vote.

Shannon

ickybella

That would be fun, but that would mean posting five pictures here, and I already have them in my blog. Also, I'd have to get my husband to do that for me, because I don't know how. I asked for permission to use the pictures on my blog and they said it was fine, so I don't think they'd have a problem with me putting them on the forum, but until I can do all that, I'm just going to send the link to anyone who wants to help.

Thanks! I'll send you the link in a message, princess.

ChristinaT0507

That would be fun, but that would mean posting five pictures here, and I already have them in my blog. Also, I'd have to get my husband to do that for me, because I don't know how. I asked for permission to use the pictures on my blog and they said it was fine, so I don't think they'd have a problem with me putting them on the forum, but until I can do all that, I'm just going to send the link to anyone who wants to help.

Thanks! I'll send you the link in a message, princess.

ill help!

kentlass

hey girls!!

1month and 6days until my wedding...and i got my dress yesterday!!! it's absolutely stunning...but i still feel like an absolute blob in it ...not sure whether to post pics on here or to my profile!?!

lilRicki

both, let us be the judge lol...it's not ok if you don't feel good in your wedding dress my dear...

JLeeAlton

I will help! Send me a link!

kentlass

right...here is me in my wedding dress....still 20lbs to lose overall but can't see myself losing more than 7-10lbs in 5weeks!

kentlass

oh no...how do i get my pics up properly!?!

ickybella

right...here is me in my wedding dress....still 20lbs to lose overall but can't see myself losing more than 7-10lbs in 5weeks!

I think this should work.

kentlass

oh thankyou SO much!

Sweet13_Princess

AW, you look so purdy!!!! I love the detailing on your dress. Who makes it? Mine was a David's Bridal and I actually purchased it used off of eBay. The gal was my height and weight, so it needs little alterations.... unless it can eventually be taken in, of course!;-) I think you look amazing and you should be so proud of yourself for all that you've accomplished here at MFP.

I found in one of the other forums threads a place where you can upload any photo of yourself, plug in your current weight/height, then your goal weight and it will show how you will look when you reach it. Here is me, now 170 lbs and goal weight 125 lbs in my wedding dress (It definately put things into a different light, for sure!):






Shannon

JLeeAlton

Both of you look amazing.. LOVE IT!!

Sweet13_Princess

Bump...just trying to keep us on the radar. Any interesting wedding planning developments? Any motivating exercise stories?

Shannon

kentlass

hey all!!

well today i did my normal 2hour cardio(burns average 1150cals) and then i did the 30day shred(day 1) and omg i literally couldn't walk down the stairs, i had proper jelly legs!!!

having seen some of the pics from that i'm hoping it'll tone my hips and tummy a little! anyone else doing it!?!

Sweet13_Princess

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Sweet13_Princess

ickybella: The dress you chose looks lovely. I hope all of our comments were helpful in the selection process.

I hope the holiday season is going well for everyone. I've been splurging on some cookies here and there, but it really hasn't pushed me over my daily total all that much, since I've been pretty good during all of my meals. How as everyone been doing with the holiday temptations?

I admit, I haven't been getting to the gym as much as I would like, but I think once the holidays are over with, I'll be able to be more structured with my workouts again. I've got less than 6 months to go until the big day!:-D

Shannon

Rynatat

I just found this incredible Ab DVD at TJMaxx for $3 on Friday. I did the workout on Saturday (total 60 min routine by 5 different trainers & 10 min bonus) and kicked my own abs! I am now looking at my wardrobe in a whole new lite: I know by next March I WILL have the flat stomach I've always wanted :happy:

amandapratt

I'm really looking forward to the holiday season being over - I'm starting a Biggest Winner class through my gym and it looks interesting. $60 for 12 group sessions with a personal trainer, nutritionist, and life coach and there are challenges and incentives for the person who loses the most weight each week and in total. Plus I'll be doing bridal bootcamp in June 2011. Has anyone done a bridal bootcamp before?

lilRicki

I think the wedding dress is stunning.

Sweet13_Princess

I would love to do a bridal bootcamp, but my gym doesn't offer anything like that. I find that I plateau after doing classes for a month or so, so I've kind of given up on them for a while and am doing my own thing.

I still haven't been able to get to the gym all that much and we're going to my fiance's parents this weekend, so I doubt I'll get there at all. All I can hope for is once the holiday is over, that I can get back into the swing of things.

Have any of you picked out gifts for your bridal party yet? I have a meeting tomorrow to purchase some jewelry. I also bought the gals Vera Bradley purses because Dan's sister loves them.

I have a weigh in next week. I'll let you know the holiday damage....:-P

Shannon

ChristinaT0507

I would love to do a bridal bootcamp, but my gym doesn't offer anything like that. I find that I plateau after doing classes for a month or so, so I've kind of given up on them for a while and am doing my own thing.

I still haven't been able to get to the gym all that much and we're going to my fiance's parents this weekend, so I doubt I'll get there at all. All I can hope for is once the holiday is over, that I can get back into the swing of things.

Have any of you picked out gifts for your bridal party yet? I have a meeting tomorrow to purchase some jewelry. I also bought the gals Vera Bradley purses because Dan's sister loves them.

I have a weigh in next week. I'll let you know the holiday damage....:-P

Shannon

i think ive decided for my bridesmaids to get them matching shoes, earrings for the day of and maybe these "brdesmaids survival kits" they are so cute and contain pretty much anything and everything you could need the day of the wedding, or any party really. its a cute idea

i just started personal training, 2 days a week. my firstclass was last night, it was inense! im assuming this is how bootcamp must be, and i can see why it works!

lilRicki

what's in the bride's maid's survival kit?

Sweet13_Princess

How did everyone's Christmas holiday go? I had wanted to log in my foods, but Dan's family isn't too gung ho on fitness and I think they would have thought I was ignoring them. So I gave up logging for the five days were were down there. I ate lots of naughty goodies, but tried to do so in moderation (not wanting to look like a piggy in front of everyone helped as well.*LOL*). I pushed back my weigh in until January so that I have the chance to get back on track first. That way, if I did gain a pound or two, I won't feel quite so bad about it, especially if I've gotten back on the horse in the meantime!;-)

I've started my search for bridal hair, makeup, mani and pedis. I found a lady at the Bon Ton who has a degree in Cosmotology for makeup and she did a wonderful job. However, she doesn't have her own business and it would have to be done under the table since the store chain wouldn't approve. I'm worried doing this could set me up for problems in the long run, especially without a contract. I've also thought about contacting the local beauty school, at least for the makeup and nails portion. I think I'd prefer a professional for hair though. What are your thoughts?

Shannon

takingnameskickingbutt

I would love to join!

Want to lose about 30 lbs and tone up before my wedding! Please add me as a friend as I am new to this site. I have lost 50 pounds last year and I am just working on the last 30. Just got engaged in November, and I am excited to talk health and wedding with you great ladies!!

ChristinaT0507

anyone getting stressed out about their upcoming wedding? mine is in may and ive been calm until new years and now i feel like everythings coming wayyy too fast and theres still so many small details to figure out :S
ive been engaged since last november but because i just had my daughter all i thought about was her and put the wedding details on the backburner. i mean we got the big details out of the way early but didnt really worry about them, now time is flying by and its coming so fast! i feel like im losing out on the fun events!