PREGNANT AT THE WEDDING!!!

Well I worry about the dress fitting also but I bought a dress with a corset back and I'm hoping that I can wear it tied loosely enough that I won't suffocate in it. *Crossing Fingers*

At 5 1/2 months pregnant you will have a nice size belly. Yes, that is a long day for you. Things to think about: 1) Your shoes - need flats or very comfortable pumps/heels, you will be on your feet & with the extra weight your ankels will swell! Don't need that in any pictures. 2) The Heat - your getting married in August, so heat may be a factor when trying to keep up, keep hydrated so you don't pass out. 3) Having a great time & sitting - you need too, its your day, but walking around, dancing & entertaining in the heat will ware you out, so sit as much as possible.

You will have an amazing day if you just take it easy BUT don't sacrafice the fun either, its not like your 9 1/2 months & ready to pop, so enjoy your wonderful wedding day with the man you love!

"Congratulations! Your gonna be a mommy too!"

~EWP~

The best advice I can give you for not passing out is eat eat eat!!!!! EVEN if you do NOT feel like it! Get crackers with peanut butter on them for protein......they will stay in your belly longer and help you stay fuller.

I didn't really have a belly at 5 1/2 months pregnant, so everybody is different. You may look like you're goint to pop, or you may not even look pregnant, depending on your height, weight right now, body frame, etc. Just make sure to let your dress people know you are pregnant, and they can adjust accordingly. I am SURE you aren't the first person they've had to do this for!

No, I do NOT think it's tacky at all to go through with the plans!!! Being pregnant isn't a disease, it's a joyous thing!

Congratulations by the way!

Congratulations!

I have done bridal alterations for a long time and have worked with many expecting brides. Most are not showing a great deal at 5 1/2 months but everyone is dif. Make sure your seamstress knows and I would suggest you wait as long as you can to have alterations done. Book your fittings now and schedule them as close as you can to the wedding and still give the seamstress time to do the work. For instance if the dress fits now and only needs a hem done wait - don't do the hem. If you end up needing a bit more room in the dress your seamstress can raise the waistline to accomodate your baby bump. If you have already done the hem then it might be too short.

Agreed - lots of water and EAT.

Have a beautiful wedding and enjoy your little one.

OOPS!! I missed the part about your dress having a corset back. You should be fine but I would still wait as long as possible so your hem is right. Is your dress strapless? If it is you might want to have straps put on it so you can wear it looser in the waist and not worry about it slipping down.

Well i would say that the recption ditch your shoes as soon as you can an have a pair of flip fops or something more comfy to wear. they keep water around you at all times and if your one of those women that still get sick keep some crackers and 7 up or ginger ale around. make sure that you sit at some points to and your not running around or stressing yourself out let other people handle it. the good news is that the baby will be kicking so if it likes the music it will be dancing right along with you

Congrats! My cousin was about 5 months pregnant at her wedding. They actually pushed the wedding date up so they would be married before the baby came. She had no problems at the wedding and it was a great time. Just make sure you cut the cake and do all the important toasts and dances early so if you get too tired you can leave early if you really feel you have to.

Also, tell your photographer you are pregnant. My cousin's wasn't sure if she was heavy or pregnant he felt awkward asking. When he finally asked he was more aware of positions he put her in and I think he took a few cute ones of the groom touching her tummy and stuff.

I am just like you I am hoping that I do not get pregnant before the wedding. So far so good. I want the pictures to look nice and not feel like I am not pretty and fat, but I was afraid if I do get pregnant would the baby come out in time enough or if I have to push the wedding back. My FH said it is beauitful if I was on the wedding day,because this is his baby and no matter what it will mean a lot for him. So best of luck I am sure you would look very pretty. Just the bad part is not being able to drink on that day.

Congratulations! There is nothing tacky about being honest and open - what is kind of tacky is having a cover-up wedding so no one knows you're expecting. I've never been pregnant so I'm not sure what to tell you, I just wanted to congratulate you on your new family!

I just wanted to follow on with what Amanda said. There are poses that are slimming that we can work with. Just be sure to allocate extra time for your photographs, because you may need more breaks.

I'd also suggest to you, if you want them, to ask your photographer about incorporating maternity pictures into your shoot, after all it is part of your wedding! You could even surprise your husband with this (I think pregnant women are beautiful!). The wedding we did this past weekend, the bride had us take lingerie pictures of her as a special gift to her husband. Since we were already there, there was no additional charge or sitting fee. He is going to love them, because they are fabulous pictures!

Wow so much amazing advice. Thank you so much everyone!

I will definitely wear flats through the whole wedding and luckily the reception hall is air conditioned. The church is an older building and does not have a/c so I'll make sure to have my bridesmaids on guard with plenty of water.

I am concerned about all the cologne and perfume wearing guests because during my first trimester I was very nauseous anytime I smelled one of those scents. Any idea of what I could wear under my nostrils to detract those smells?

As for photography I have been blessed because my FH's father is a wedding photographer and he plans to make the photos turn out flattering. My seamstress is also my FH's mother and she also has my best interests at heart. This is going to be their first grandchild, they are very excited!

I know for sure I'm going to be a ball of tears since the added hormones have already made me wild with emotions so where can I stash Kleenex other than in my dress??

That's so exciting! Congratulations

Well the good news is everyone will expect you to be emotional -it's your wedding day! I've never heard someone look at a crying bride and say "What's she so worked up about?" Maybe have FH stash some in his pockets? Mine is planning on stashing extra cash, other little things I may need, and handkerchiefs in his pockets.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Mine has been BEGGING me to get in a family way before, but I want to be able to enjoy myself and champagne w/ no worries so hopefully the honeymoon will do the trick! I think pregnant brides are gorgeous!!! You will have a wonderfull glow and an amazing day so long as as previous posters say you keep hydrated eat eat eat! Have hubby carry kleenex, and have the bridesmaids stuff their tops! hahaha

Find a couple nice handkerchiefs and hold them with your bouquet. Or even hold a couple tissues that way. Also, you could ask your officiant if there is someplace they can stash some for you.

Another thought...plan ahead for some non-alcoholic sparkling wine for the toasts. And make sure there is plenty of non-alcoholic beverages available for you. If you plan ahead, you won't ve so tempted to cheat.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and new child.

Its not tacky..you will have special memories of your wedding for more than one reason! Just take it day by day...sit when you are tired (you will be tired!) Keep hydrated and I agree about the shoes. FOr a first time baby you may not be too big so your dress will probably be fine! I dont know if you have picked food yet but if you havent wait to see what you absolutely despise before you plan your meal! I hated anything that wasnt light like fruit. Good luck!

Wow...that's crazy. I'm acutally in the same boat. I will be about 4 1/2 month's on my big day. This was a very unexpected and pleasant for surprise for us as well. We were planning on starting right after our wedding, but I suppose other plans were in the works. I was elated, but kind of bummed at the same time. As ridiculous as it may seem. I was actually looking foward to drinking on my big day! But I guess that's out. Not to mention I never wear heels and bought some especially for the big day. But, my family and friends are excited as is my FH. So, life goes on. I'm sure both of us will enjoy our big day!

I had the perfume cologne thing too so much my fiance had to stop wearing it and 2 years later it still makes me nausiated. I dont know about something that can deflect but maybe you could atleast ask the wedding party not to wear any so atleast during your ceremony you wont turn green

We performed a wedding for a bride who was due in two weeks. She got through it fine. Just don't try to dance the night away and stick to ginger ale instead of champagne. There is some pretty good non-alcoholic champagne out there. Ariel is a brand that comes to mind. Try to get the church to allow you a couple of chairs at the altar. That way if you feel woozy (and many non pregnant brides get that feeling), you can sit right down. Good Luck mommy.