Bridesmaid in a June 2016 wedding looking for other bridesmaids or brides to be for support

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  • LexiCat192
    LexiCat192 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm a bride in September. I would love to lose 50-60lbs, but trying hard just to change old habits into healthy ones. Feel free to add me!
  • miss_stephd
    miss_stephd Posts: 17 Member
    I'm a bridesmaid in May in my brother's wedding and a bride myself in September! Looking to lose 25-30lbs ideally but obviously not by my brother's wedding so we'll see what happens!
  • samlovesthesnow
    samlovesthesnow Posts: 173 Member
    Beautiful dress! You look lovely!
  • samlovesthesnow
    samlovesthesnow Posts: 173 Member
    Congrats all you brides and bridesmaids-to-be! I'm going to be a bride in February then a bridesmaid later this year - ao excited! There is a lovely group here who are very supportive:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/107053-bride-to-be-support-group
  • myssjaxson
    myssjaxson Posts: 89 Member
    I'm the maid of honor in my sisters wedding, but it isn't until the end of October (2016). I have 17lbs left total to reach my goal weight. Sooo gonna lose it by then haha
  • karlis87
    karlis87 Posts: 111 Member
    Anyone else worried about their dress fitting? I ordered a large because that's what my measurements at the time corresponded to and I didn't want to order down in case I didn't lose but I've been doing really well so I'm afraid it's going to be way too big.
  • hh07
    hh07 Posts: 33 Member
    UK Bride-to-be, my wedding is Sep this year. Looking to lose at least 50lb hopefully more by then! Have sent a few of you friend requests - please feel free to add me too for support!
  • many_splendored
    many_splendored Posts: 113 Member
    Not a bride or bridesmaid myself, but since you mention ED recovery and just wanting to focus on health in general, maybe a goal to focus on could be a muscle percentage? That way even if your weight fluctuates, you're building strength.
  • GillianLF
    GillianLF Posts: 410 Member
    I'm a bride to be, probably January 2017 so have loads of time. I do want to be in shape though.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    karlis87 wrote: »
    Anyone else worried about their dress fitting? I ordered a large because that's what my measurements at the time corresponded to and I didn't want to order down in case I didn't lose but I've been doing really well so I'm afraid it's going to be way too big.

    The designer who I bought my dress through said that they can cut down dresses 3-4 sizes. You should be fine; it's much easier to make a dress smaller than to try and let it out.
  • karlis87
    karlis87 Posts: 111 Member
    auddii wrote: »
    karlis87 wrote: »
    Anyone else worried about their dress fitting? I ordered a large because that's what my measurements at the time corresponded to and I didn't want to order down in case I didn't lose but I've been doing really well so I'm afraid it's going to be way too big.

    The designer who I bought my dress through said that they can cut down dresses 3-4 sizes. You should be fine; it's much easier to make a dress smaller than to try and let it out.

    That's good to know. Mine has a lace overlay on top and a chiffon overlay on bottom so I was worried it wouldn't tailor very well.
  • tk1dgr1
    tk1dgr1 Posts: 11 Member
    karlis87 wrote: »
    auddii wrote: »
    karlis87 wrote: »
    Anyone else worried about their dress fitting? I ordered a large because that's what my measurements at the time corresponded to and I didn't want to order down in case I didn't lose but I've been doing really well so I'm afraid it's going to be way too big.

    The designer who I bought my dress through said that they can cut down dresses 3-4 sizes. You should be fine; it's much easier to make a dress smaller than to try and let it out.

    That's good to know. Mine has a lace overlay on top and a chiffon overlay on bottom so I was worried it wouldn't tailor very well.

    Just make sure to leave plenty of time to get the fittings done. I procrastinated before the last wedding i was in and we ended up having to stuff my top to look even semi-normal.

    I am making sure that doesn't happen again when I am in my brother's wedding in October 2016.
  • karlis87
    karlis87 Posts: 111 Member
    tk1dgr1 wrote: »
    karlis87 wrote: »
    auddii wrote: »
    karlis87 wrote: »
    Anyone else worried about their dress fitting? I ordered a large because that's what my measurements at the time corresponded to and I didn't want to order down in case I didn't lose but I've been doing really well so I'm afraid it's going to be way too big.

    The designer who I bought my dress through said that they can cut down dresses 3-4 sizes. You should be fine; it's much easier to make a dress smaller than to try and let it out.

    That's good to know. Mine has a lace overlay on top and a chiffon overlay on bottom so I was worried it wouldn't tailor very well.

    Just make sure to leave plenty of time to get the fittings done. I procrastinated before the last wedding i was in and we ended up having to stuff my top to look even semi-normal.

    I am making sure that doesn't happen again when I am in my brother's wedding in October 2016.

    How long do you think I need? I don't want to do it too far in advance and waste my money but I don't want to cut it too close either.
  • tk1dgr1
    tk1dgr1 Posts: 11 Member
    karlis87 wrote: »
    How long do you think I need? I don't want to do it too far in advance and waste my money but I don't want to cut it too close either.
    I would go about a month out. If you have a tailor in mind you can also talk to them. Just don't wait until the week of.
  • ladycclear
    ladycclear Posts: 50 Member
    I want to join in too. I'm not a bride or bridesmaid ('cause marriage happened years ago, but I'm young at heart), and two of my best friends from high school (I was a bridesmaid in their weddings years ago) are coming to visit me in June. I want to have the great reveal moment when they see me at least 30 pounds (maybe more?) thinner than I was last time I saw them.
  • Cattabrie1972
    Cattabrie1972 Posts: 8 Member
    April 2016 bride here.
  • BioShocked89
    BioShocked89 Posts: 330 Member
    September 17th 2016 Bride to be. I have a lot of weight to lose but I just want to go as far as I can in the months up to the wedding.
  • 20likenow
    20likenow Posts: 40 Member
    Hey. I don't know how to add people. My sister is getting married on the beach on June 10! I am looking to loose 15-20 lbs the healthy way. I am currently 143. Best of luck! We can do this!
  • mountiesgirl
    mountiesgirl Posts: 41 Member
    20likenow wrote: »
    Hey. I don't know how to add people. My sister is getting married on the beach on June 10! I am looking to loose 15-20 lbs the healthy way. I am currently 143. Best of luck! We can do this!
    I sent you a friend request to accept it all you have to do it push the green check mark
  • missbloom
    missbloom Posts: 2 Member
    Im getting married the same weekend as your sister's wedding. June 24th.My goal is to not feel self conscious on the day, not to go crazy with workouts and watching calories, but to just be mindful, plus being healthy will help with any stress that Im sure will come my way.

    Eating clean and I have just started a kickboxing class (CKO) which I LOVE. It makes such a difference when you find something you enjoy, rather than trying to drag your booty to the gym.

  • beckyml1980
    beckyml1980 Posts: 126 Member
    I'm a bridesmaid in my sisters wedding as well. I have a bit more time, she is getting married July 22 2017 :) My goal is to firm up so I can look amazing for myself and her wedding pictures.
  • BethanyLeAnn91
    BethanyLeAnn91 Posts: 44 Member
    MOH in my brother's wedding in October! Looking to lose 80lbs for this dress (and myself)!
  • drumbeatdrop
    drumbeatdrop Posts: 5 Member
    I am a bridesmaid in both my brother and best friends wedding this summer! I also have recovered from an eating disorder and while I'd like to lose some weight, eating healthy is my ultimate goal. I am going to add you and please, anyone feel free to add me as well!
  • tk1dgr1
    tk1dgr1 Posts: 11 Member
    I am so excited I had to share. When we went bridesmaid dress shopping today I actually fit into the standard sample dress! I have always had to watch if the shop only had standard sized samples. It was a size 14, the biggest they had but it made my day!
  • karlis87
    karlis87 Posts: 111 Member
    tk1dgr1 wrote: »
    I am so excited I had to share. When we went bridesmaid dress shopping today I actually fit into the standard sample dress! I have always had to watch if the shop only had standard sized samples. It was a size 14, the biggest they had but it made my day!
    That's fantastic. It's awesome to not worry about being an added stress to the bride because of weight.
  • luv2bowl6
    luv2bowl6 Posts: 62 Member
    I am going to be a bridesmaid in August 2016 on a wedding on a beach. My goal is to lose 40-50 lbs before the wedding. Add me if you like :)
  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    August bride here! I was in the process of losing weight anyway and I already have a dress that fits but I'd still like to look my best. I have a sheath dress with straps and a v-back so I'm really wanting my arms and back to be showing nice definition. And to have a more pronounced hourglass figure happening
  • karlis87
    karlis87 Posts: 111 Member
    August bride here! I was in the process of losing weight anyway and I already have a dress that fits but I'd still like to look my best. I have a sheath dress with straps and a v-back so I'm really wanting my arms and back to be showing nice definition. And to have a more pronounced hourglass figure happening

    My arms are something I really need to work on. I always feel self conscious of my upper arms.
  • kkkatiekins
    kkkatiekins Posts: 8 Member
    Hi! I'm getting married in October 2016 and am hoping to lose another 20 lb! We got this!
  • mountiesgirl
    mountiesgirl Posts: 41 Member
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    I purchased my bridesmaid dress today the color has changed from coral reef to parfait