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Terri, on March 31, 2020 at 4:07 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 5

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I am beyond stressed right now. Our wedding is in 80 days. It's a destination wedding. My fiance and I have already decided we are still getting married in front of the justice of the peace on June 20th if it comes to it and then have a party at the venue next year for a one year anniversary...but I'm freaking out that my dress won't get altered in time now! I live in a small town and the nearest place is 2 hours away and we are in a stay at home order! I haven't been able to go for even a first appointment yet because of this virus! I'm seriously stressing about this and can't sleep. I'm depressed and just want to cry. I never thought I would get my dream wedding and suddenly I could and now it is threatened by a microscopic little bug.

My fiance has been wonderful and supportive...telling me it will happen, we will get married and then have the celebration if that is what is needed...but how am I going to get the bodice of my dress taken in and 3 inches of hem removed without sacrificing the edging?! I'm just...I am ok with moving it to next year for a 1 year anniversary and party....but I am NOT ok with not having my dress fit me on June 20th! I was having so much fun planning the wedding...it's not fun anymore...it's heartbreaking. Family are canceling because they don't want to risk travel....which I TOTALLY get and I don't want ANY of them in danger...but this was supposed to be such a happy time and I feel it's ruined. I seriously just want to cry right now.

Ok. Breathe. Breathe. Talk me down off this ledge. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Or am I in a sinking ship out here?

Thank you for listening.

Terri One Stressed Out Bride

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Latest activity by Erin, on April 13, 2020 at 11:56 PM

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Andrea · on March 31, 2020 at 4:41 AM
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Hi Terri,
I can't really talk you down because I am freaking out too but all I can do is tell you, you are definitely not alone! I'm June 20th also. We haven't postponed.. yet. I am holding out hope but barely. Most of our guests are local so I haven't even mailed our invites yet, now idk if i should. I wake up multiple time a night, it's 430 now & I've been awake for an hour. My brain doesn't stop. My shower had to be rescheduled but only until 5/2 so I am pretty sure it is just going to be cancelled since schools are closed til 5/4.I was able to get my dress to the seamstress but it's basically held hostage since her business is closed as nonessential, Groom can't get his suit, our rings.... sigh. I feel bad getting so upset with everything else going on but the uncertainty is heartbreaking.

Let yourself cry, somehow it does help. And keep breathing. At the end of this the most important part is that you end up with the love of your life.
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Jai · on March 31, 2020 at 5:55 AM
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I feel your pain! My dress might not be ready in time for our May 9th wedding. My FH suit is though. Cant even get a marriage license now. I swear it Is always one thing after another. We will all get through this. Unfortunately we just gotta take it one day at a time.
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Veronica · on March 31, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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I'm so very sorry this is happening. My suggestion would be to wear a different dress on your original wedding date then have a vow renewal ceremony a year later and wear the dress you originally intended on wearing to your wedding. This way you can still have a ceremony like you wanted and it will give you time to have your dress properly altered.
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Jo · on March 31, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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I'm sorry Terri. While it's too early to give up hope, you may be less stressed if you start working on a backup plan. Is your dress totally unwearable now? If you can get in to even one alterations appointment before your date your seamstress may be able to tack something into place that will work for the first date, and then complete all the adjustments needed to make it perfect for the celebration later. But if there is no way to get to a seamstress before your date in June and it absolutely cannot be worn as it is now you may feel a little comfort if you have a backup plan in place. Would you consider a second dress? A separates set? Something you already own or something you can order now as a backup option?
I hope you feel gorgeous and happy on your June date no matter what you're wearing
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