Wedding day

[Del]

Hi all, I will be getting married on June 18 and it is just going to be a small ceremony since it is my second wedding. I was married the first time for 41 years and have three beautiful kids and seven grandkids and an adorable great grandson. I just could not take being married to him any longer, he was a drunk and a total jerk. I thought food was my best friend and gained so much weight. I finally got the nerve to divorce him and after a year I found the most wonderful man on earth and we are planning our marriage. I started atkins in Jan 2005 and as of now have lost 28 pounds. I still have a very long way to go but I would love to lose another 20 by the wedding. where can I find something really nice to wear to my wedding. should I pick a nice pant suit or a pretty dress, if there are pretty dresses in my size. I just thought some of you may have an idea
thanks
del

[Dawn]

While I'm not the "dressing up kind" so I don't have much advice, I wanted to congratulate you on your marriage and I think it's wonderful you found someone perfect for you. BTW, I usually get all my clothes at Cato's or Fashion Bug. They don't make frumpy chubby clothes and they are more fashionable.

dawn

[mandimar]

Congratulations on finding someone that truly makes your happy! :hug I'm sure you will be radiant no matter what you decide to wear! Do they have a Dillards where you live? That's where I get most of my dressy clothes.

[KentuckyGirl]

Weddings? Did someone say wedding?

Hello! I am getting married for the first time on April 30. I bought a bridal gown at the Bridal Warehouse and it is beautiful. I know you don't want a bridal gown, but my Mother got a lovely dress there for the ceremony that is wonderful and well-made. I think you might try looking there at the dresses they have available.
Deb

[ztachick]

Congrats- theres lots of weddings here on ADBB!
1st its great that you got out of a bad marraigte im sure this one will prove more sucsessful, you can and will find something very pretty, it is right around prom time so you could find a formal gown in lots of stores and not pay a whole lot, i likt dressing up so id lean towards a nice dress, fashion bug, catos, dillards, bealls, theres l;ots of places for you to get something nice- well actually what size do you wear? i was 10 lbs heavier then you when i started atkins so i have a some dresses that are kinda formal and semi formal, if you'd be interested they are too big on me now- i have a red, black and blue, and others, let me know if you are interested..

[2Bthin]

Do they have a Dillards where you live? That's where I get most of my dressy clothes.

Dillards is great! I buy all my dressy clothes there too. I always check their clearance racks first and have found some great deals there. Congratulations on the wedding!

[pockets]

I think it is great you had the courage to get out of the 1st marriage and be able to move on. Congrats on the Wedding.

[2big4mysize]

congrats on the wedding and finding a great fellow that deserves you. Can't offer you any fashion sugestions as all I were are sweats and bluejeans.

[softnred]

I have no fashion advice, but wanted to congratulate you nonetheless!!! :yes

[CMGray24]

Congratulations Del and Deb on your upcoming weddings!! :joy I too am an ADBB Bride-to-be!

Del - you didn't mention what size you are or if you had a price range that you were trying to stick with, but a number of bridesmaid dresses come in sizes up to 28W and most are available in white, ivory, and a host of other colors. While there are tons to choose from, something like this might be fun:

http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/65b930c7-4e72-4fb5-b12d-057c6c355b0a/categoryID/772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65

Feel free to PM me if you'd like other ideas - I've been knee deep in wedding planning for a year now! :joy

[Del]

A great big thanks to you all for the congratulations and ideas.. I really appreciate it and seems like there are a lot of brides to be on ADBB

[lostandfound]

Del!! Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. Best wishes to you for a long and beautiful life together.

Fashion bug has some really beautiful dresses this time of year. I'm old fashioned so I'm all for dressing up. And a lot of them here in Tennessee are having fabulous sales. Hope you find the perfect outfit.

It's great to see your pic so I can finally put a face to your post's! Congratulations on being 28 pounds down!! :icondance

Hugs,Tammy