Wedding Forum - Scared of even looking...

I'm getting married next may and haven't started looking at dresses yet, when I got engaged I had this big plan to get to my ideal weight before I try any on, I started off really well and the initial weight dropped off but I've maintained since xmas and struggling to stick to the diet/exercise. I know that I should start looking but i'm too ashamed to even go into the bridal shops :-(

Sarah xx

I had the same plan hun, dont worry your not the only one.

I was petrified of going in, and i mean seriously. the thought alone was pure dread not excitement. and if you knew me you truly would understand but eventually made an appointment, mainly because i knew i had to and had to have at least 7-8months leaway for making/alterations etc.
I was nearly in tears walking up to the shop... however once i was in there, was completely different, was swept away, the most amazing experience.
I couldnt believe i was trying on dresses, i still had a good 2 stone to go. I'm still about 1/2stone - 3/4 stone off my goal but still.
I ordered my dress 2 sizes smaller than the one i was trying on. i thought the shop one was going to be too small but turns out my measurements there and then fit the size below and with 2 stone to go, they ordered me the one below that.

Trust me, if i can do it you can do it too! you still have a good couple of months ahead of you before you really do need to start going on but if i was you, get online start looking around and take it from there. you really will be pleasantly surprised i can assure you!!!
As sarah suggested, maybe go by yourself? or with 1 other person for moral support, ill come along if you want me to!! honestly it wont be as bad as your thinking it will...

coming from me, i should know! i still hate changing rooms and shops now, and dont want to go holiday clothes shopping still but of all the things now i cant wait to get back and try my dress on again!!!

xx

trust me they have seen anything and everything and are not there to judge. for me, i voiced my concerns and out right asked them to be honest and as didnt no exactly what dress i was after etc they found ones that suited my shape and hid the bits i didnt like and showed off the good bits etc. theyve seen all shapes and sizes and go through it on daily basis. to be honest they wont see much of you as you clamber into the dress they're pretty much holding it up for anyway! x

dont get yourself stressed out hun, im v self conscious about strangers seeing my bod... but a few dresses later and you'll be standing proud and used to it! the excitement of getting into a dress tht is so pretty will take your mind off of the fact that you're in your undies and not at the "perfect" weight!!

dont worry, its their jobs to make you feel special and comfortable, buy some nice new undies, get your hair done and you will feel a million dollars! i went to school with one of the girls and told them to excuse the granny panties, and she told me that some girls have actually gone to try dresses on with no knickers on!!!!! i was gobsmacked! so dont worry theres worse out there than you can imagine!

I have a very small frame and I was nervous at first trying these dresses on. I was worried that I would look like a teenage pageant contestant rather then a bride. But once the dress maker got to know my shape and taste she found all these beautiful dresses that suited me really well. Her suggestion was to chose a dress you like or think will suit you and get your mum or who ever is with you to chose dress styles you wouldn't necessarily think about, that was how I found 'The Dress' :)

Don't worry about it hun; just bite the bullet and go into one. It might not be as bad as you think :)

So glad you enjoyed it! X