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MelissaErin
Master December 2016

Engagement pics, and a note on loving yourself

MelissaErin, on October 14, 2016 at 10:04 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 116

I see so many women on here upset about how they look or wanting to lose weight before the wedding. I always think each one is beautiful, but we are our own worst critics.

We got engagement pictures back last night and I instantly saw a bad angle for my thighs, my chin, or my tummy instead of how beautiful the photos were. I cried because I wasn't happy with how I looked and then I cried because I felt silly for being upset. Being a woman is hard! Especially in this world of pinterest and instagram where everyone's life looks picture perfect. We got 100 pictures and narrowed it down to plenty that I'm really happy with. I just wanted to share because I know I'm not the only one who struggles with self-confidence sometimes. I took a step back, looked at the love between FH and I in our pics, and focused on things I liked. I'm going to start this weekend trying to love myself a little more and I hope you all do the same! Thanks for reading my rambling, now to the pictures...




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Latest activity by Baltimore Bridal Fitness, on October 20, 2016 at 5:18 PM
  • MelissaErin
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    A few more




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  • Honeybee
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    BEAUTIFUUUUULLL!

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  • A&W
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    We are definitely our own worst critics. You look absolutely amazing, and you and FH are so cute! I really like the location too.

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  • GymRat
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    Great message @Melissa! And you look BEAUTIFUL! I love your photos!!!

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  • OG Dianna
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    These are so cute! I love the blanket ones. You look gorgeous!

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  • Missy
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    Thank you for sharing! I worry about this, only because I know myself. I'm trying really hard to stay positive and to love myself; to see the love and the joy, instead of criticizing myself.

    You're gorgeous BTW! and the photos are great Smiley smile

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  • MrsHulet
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    You look amazing! And you have such a beautiful smile!

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  • Ms. Tee
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    The pictures are beautiful. You are so right, we have to love ourselves first. How can we expect our FH to love us when we don't love ourselves? I was just complaining last night that I need to be my own motivation to lose weight, not for the wedding itself but in general, my health..

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  • Sweetmosey
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    Beautiful

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  • Carebear1818
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    Self love is important, but oh so hard to do!!

    Love these pics, they turned out great Smiley smile I'm glad you are feeling better about them!!! You look very happy Smiley smile

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  • TAP
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    Thanks for sharing! Really love the location of your epics. My favorites are the ones with the blanket!

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  • Flying
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    You are stunning !

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  • melanie
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    Love them!!

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  • BrittanyF
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    After what I went through yesterday, I really needed and appreciate this post.

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  • FutureSeñoraR
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    These are beautiful!! and definitely what i needed to hear! we're taking our pics next week and I'm nervous because I haven't lost as much as I wanted.

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  • OG Sarah
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    These are so stunning! And you are beautiful! Thank you for posting this.

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  • Alicia
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    You look beautiful!

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  • AAK
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    These are beautiful! Great message also! I too was worried about our photos and when I got them back I did pick myself apart but I quickly shut that down and just basked in the love between FH and I.

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  • San
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    Such a great message! You look beautiful in all of these!

    You and FH are so cute together

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