Member- RCH1286
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: September 2013
Hello Bees!
I found my dress, and at David’s Bridal no less! I had a very positive experience there. I did my homework before and printed out all the dresses I wanted to try on. I learned from my best friend, who got married two years ago, to be open to suggestions from the consultant. She brought me two of her picks. I absolutely hated them both on the hanger. I hated the first even more when I put in on. It had everything I didn’t want. The second one had two things I was totally against- pickups and a zipper back. (I don’t need to look any bigger and I wanted a corset!) My friend and I were making fun of it as she was helping me put it on. Once it was zippered, I turned around expecting her laugh and she froze. She said, “You need to see this” and hurriedly opened the door and got me to a mirror. I was amazed at what I saw. Looking back at me was a beautiful bride. For the first time I was in love with the way I looked. The dress was perfect for me. It complimented me in all the areas that I usually try to hide. Everyone I brought with me lit up almost as much as I did.
I’m posting pictures of all the dresses I tried on to help any bees still looking get an idea of what different dresses look like on ….a size 22. You know I must love you all to reveal that secret. lol
Also, don’t mind the goofy facial expressions. My friend was continuously snapping pictures. 
Dress #1
This was one of my picks. I felt like a stuffed turkey. It was too small to begin with and was not right at all for my shape.
Dress #2
This one wasn’t so bad. It looked ok on me, but it was just ok. I think I liked the veil more than the dress.
Dress #3
I actually thought this could be the dress. I really liked it a first, but the longer I had it on the more I began to find things I didn’t like. I don’t like things drapped to one side.
Dress #4
This one wasn’t so terrible. It was really wrinkled which was distracting. I didn’t think it did that much for me though.
Dress #5
Consultant pick #1. I really hate halter tops. They always feel like they’re choking me. I tried it on anyway though. I wasn’t comfortable it it, so off it went.
Dress #6
Consultant pick #2. This dress looked terrible on the hanger. It has so may things that were wrong… until I tried it on…
… and so this dress became THE dress! I’ve seen a few brides around here with it. I love that so many people also have fallen in love with it. I feel like it’s different from a lot of other dresses. I love the back of it and the fact that it has cap sleeves.
As a plus sized bride, I was so afraid that I wouldn’t find anything that I loved. I thought I was doomed to look like a house on my wedding day. However, this forum has helped me realize that us full figured brides are beautiful and can look stunning at any size.
