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As I’ve mentioned before, I got lucky when it came to my dress. It was already made - a cancellation - and it was a perfect fit. I even got a great deal on the price to fit within my budget AND I got to take it home right away. It was pretty early on in our wedding planning when this happened, so for months it hung in the door of my parents’ walk-in closet. I have to admit, I tried it on more than a couple of times at first. I couldn’t help it - it just felt awesome stepping into it! But then eventually I lost interest in the dress as I gained interest in junk food. When I tried it on again months later, I was a sad sight to behold.
How bad, you ask? A good friend provided me with her corset to wear under my wedding dress. She’s super tall and thin, so when I held it up in front of me I didn’t think there was any way in hell that I would be able to fit into it. I didn’t want to risk not being able to close it during my fitting and totally embarrass myself, so I asked Mr. Martini to help me try it on the night before.
A few minutes later, as I stood in front of the mirror horrified, Mr. M tried to make me feel better.
Me: oh. my. god.
Mr. M: You know what? *cough* It’s really not that bad… at least we got it to close…
He then proceeded to take two fingers to try and tuck my fat back into the corset. I wasn’t just spilling out, I was pouring out!
(MR. MARTINI PLEASE DO NOT READ FURTHER)
The last straw was when I was told during the fitting that the dress would look a lot better on me if I lost “just a few pounds”. After that I was motivated. I worked out almost everyday. I ran races, including a half marathon. I actually would have ran two half marathons but I hurt my neck the day before the race. I trained with a personal trainer. And I pretty much cut out my one true love - carbs. I had just one month to lose 10 pounds.
Well, I didn’t get to lose 10 pounds, but I did lose a few. I went in for my last fitting a couple of weeks ago, and I was excited to see that I was able to fit a little better into my dress, although it was still a bit tight. At this point, brides are usually told “not to lose any more weight” so they don’t run the risk of not fitting into their dress properly. I was told that a couple more would be beneficial to me. LOL!
It was definitely a close call, but I am happy that I’m in a good place weight-wise, with a little less than one month to go. I’ve got time…. (right?)
So without further ado, below is my completed, altered dress!
I was excited to be trying on my shoes with the dress. I was very happy with the look.
Now that I’ve decided to wear a sash only during the reception, I have another dilemma. Help me choose!
Do I wear my sash…
on the side?
Or on the back?
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You look goregous Miss Martini! Gorgeous! I love the sash on the side.
What? You don’t need to lose any more weight! Re: sash–side! Go for the side!
I too am digging the sash on the side, I love your shoes!
On the side is adorable!
on the side!
I think I like it to the side best, but without a frontal view of you with the sash in the back, I can’t be 100% certain.
you look beautiful in your dress! and my vote is for THE SIDE! 
Awww, you look fabulous! I am loving that purple sash, especially on the side.
l also vote for the side bow - the back of the dress is so beautiful already!
Gorgeous dress! Definitely sash on the side!
I like it in the back…. the dress is so simple and beautiful. the bow in the front draws eyes there instead of your beautiful face and figure.
You look gorgeous and wil be a beautiful bride! I like the side sash!
I also think on the side (clear winner so far) but it looks great at the back, too, so if you really love that one then go for it! And the losing weight thing - Pfah! You look stunning.
The sash on the side is really pretty, but wonder if it’ll be a little busy with a bouquet. Both side and back are a winner in my book though. You look beautiful.
another vote for on the side.. you look amazing!
Love the neckline too. I’ve been debating whether to get mine changed but after seeing yours, I think I will!
I like it on the back! It is too big on the side. Looks better on the back.
I love a side sash. But either way that dress looks GORGEOUS on you!!
I vote on the side! Great sweetheart detail, always a nice touch, I’m a sucker for sweetheart necklines.
Great dress, and the deep purple is fabulous!!
I like it better in the back - I agree that it might look a little busy when you add a bouquet. Pretty either way though! The touch of color is really nice.
Wow that purple (and dress) are gorgeous!! I vote for bow on the back, it’ll look so pretty swaying around when you dance
I have also been contemplating switching my sash to the back. I love yours on the side!!!
I am gonna say side. You are wearing during the reception which is fun party time and with the sash on the side it is really cute. If you were wearing the sash for the ceremony I would say back to keep it simple, but your not, so sash on the side!! You look so beautiful!!!
On the side!! And I would agree that you look amazing in this dress. And I don’t see why you would need to lose more weight. You look amazing!
The dress looks like it fits you perfectly!! I vote for the side!
I vote for the back. Way to go…that dress looks stunning on you!
You are a gorgeous bride!! I love the sash tied on the side.
Better on the back
i’m a fan of the bow in the back
The dress is gorgeous, and you look great! I also love the side sash
You look amazing in the dress and you have a wonderfully slim figure - I don’t think you need to lose any weight!
Sash on the side for sure!
you look gorgeous right now. honestly, you will probably lose ~10 lbs the week of the wedding from stress alone. if you really want to lean out, just cut carbs and drink a lot of water this month—easiest way to lose short-term.
side sash looks hawt! how does the back sash look in front?
whichever way you wear it… take pics wearing it both on the side and the front >< too pretty!
You look great in your dress! I think the sash looks best on the side, but you can’t go wrong!
thats a pretty dress, what designer is it? I don’t know what your talking, you look great. You dont need to lose weight
You look gorgeous in the dress…and I agree that you totally don’t need to stress about your weight. I’m a fan of the side sash.
I vote for the sash on the side. You look great! I love the shoes too!
DEFINITELY on the side - love, love, LOVE it that way! It looks adorable.
You look gorgeous! The sash looks good on the side and back, I personally think it looks better on the back with this dress - I see I’m one of the few who do 
- but you’ll look great either way!
I think the back bow might compete with the pick-ups in the back. With it on the side, the hanging ribbon doesn’t obscure the pick-ups on the side. But, its also super cute
P.s. I think you look great! The Dress doesn’t look too tight on you, but it’s all about how you feel in it that matters.
I love the bow on the side! For those that say it would compete with the bouquet…if she’s just wearing the sash for the reception, she probably won’t be carrying around her bouquet all night. Just a thought.
Also, the dress doesn’t look too tight, but if you don’t feel comfortable where you are at, good luck with shedding the last few pesky pounds!
For the record, I don’t see how you could lose any more weight! You look great, and the dress appears to fit perfectly, even if you feel a bit squeezed.
As for the sash, I’ll go with the grain, but I also kind of like it for the ceremony too. In fact, if it were me, I’d wear the bow in the back for the ceremony and re-tie it on the side for the reception.
Either way, you’ll look fabulous!
You look great! Not that you need another vote for the side cause its running away with the competition but love love love the sash on the side!
You look beautiful in your dress! and my vote is for the bow on the side.
P.S. The corset story cracked me up Reminded me of my experience trying to fit into the samples.
I’m a junk food junkie too, so I can definitely sympathize with the dress dilemma! I have to say, though, that you look LOVELY in it!!
Also, I vote for wearing the sash tied in the back, but tied the way it was in the “on the side” picture.
Side sash all the way. I think it looks sweeter that way.
I love your dress and you look gorgeous in it! Side sash definitely!
Sash on the side! Def!!
You look soo pretty…I love the sweetheart neckline!
wow…you look absolutely stunning!!! it’s as if the dress was made just for you~~~congratulations on your upcoming nuptials~~
Your dress is absolutely beautiful! And the sweetheart cut looks wonderful!!
I vote for the sash on the side.
You have inspired me to get a sash for my wedding dress.
Where can I find these sashes, and what is the length?
It looks great both ways, but I agree with everyone who said it might look busy with a bouquet. I don’t think it should be a problem (there are busier dresses out there!) but maybe you can take a look at how it looks with a bouquet in the size you plan to hold.
I know you don’t plan to wear it for both, but it would be super cute to switch the sash from the back for the ceremony to the side for the reception.
You look stunning — the aubergine sash is gorgeous, and the dress fits you like a glove.
SIDE for sure! You are so funny… “fat pouring out” puh-lease, you are a beauty!!
sash on side. the dress and shoes look lovely on you
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Mrs. Martini, New Jersey
Age and Occupation: 30, Telecom by day, Superhero by night
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Investments & Finance by day, Hip hop dancer by night
Engagement Date: May 24, 2008
Wedding Date: March, 2009
Blogging Since: August 18, 2008
Venue: The Venetian
About Me: Things that make me happy: Haribo Happy Cola gummies, TV shows on DVD, buying books although I never read them, 80’s rock ballads, ramen, and of course Mr. Martini! He is the calm, logical and number crunching finance guy. I can’t even multiply double digit numbers in my head and I am so indecisive that trying to choose between light green or slightly lighter green paper stresses me out (Wedding planning is going to be soooo much fun). We both find great joy in nabbing great seats at the movie theater for a blockbuster movie on opening weekend, and we are both absolutely crazy about snowboarding. And he loves to cook, I love to eat!
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