You do NOT need to lose weight for your wedding day!

“On your wedding day, you want to feel like an absolute queen. And this is possible with self-belief! It’s actually about embracing the person the BRIDE, the WOMEN you are today and not who you think you have to be as you walk down the aisle” says Amy Steed, @amycurvemodel. Brides often think you have to lose weight to fit into the perfect dress, but Amy firmly believes that you don’t!

There is so much pressure put on ourselves to look a certain way when we are getting married, but it is possible to feel comfortable and confident on your wedding day no matter your dress size! So many times I have been told not to wear something purely for my size because it seems it’s off-putting for others. You shouldn’t wear a fitted dress or you shouldn’t show off your arms – but what happens if I actually want to!?

Amy says “You should be able to embrace your own style and size, no matter what others say!”

We shouldn’t have to waste even one single second of this special and exciting time worrying about whether we are going to be able to slim down to a desired size in time to fit into that dress, life doesn’t stop because you’re getting married. Just to remind you: You do not need to change your appearance because you’re getting married or to follow social trends.

Amy says “I am an advocate of having goals and working towards them especially to feel your absolute best, but these goals should be something you want every day not just the you who has to put on a wedding dress. In the end, everyone should do what makes them feel their best. And remember whatever you choose to do, you’re beautiful.”

So, there you have it, you do not have to lose weight for your wedding day! You have found the love of your life, and you’re ready to get married, now it is time to fall in love with who you see in the mirror!”

With many thanks to @amycurvemodel

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Content @emilylouisejeal

Fabulous Assistant @sabbath_1983

Photography @annacunnellphotography