Short fat bride. Weddings dress help needed!

Would you want to post a picture ? have you tried on any dresses yet?

A-line dresses are the safest bet for any body shape or size. I would start from there and keep an open mind. You may find something that surprises you.

I agree with the above comment. I have not gone shopping yet but I would say ballgown or a-line would be the one that would be most flattering. Im curvy myself but tall I usually go on pinterest and search curvy brides which helps me. You are right about the models for dresses they are usually smaller women and it might not look the same. :/

From everything I have tried and seen, mermaid style dresses are the worst on us short people especially if you are not skinny. I have found A-line or Ballgown both "true ball gown" and drop waisted ball gown to be the most flattering. Also if you tend to fluctuate in weight like I have been this past year, either get a dress with a corset back or have one added to relieve stress if possibly going up or down a size.

I'm top heavy and carry my weight around my belly. I had my dress custom made so that it would skim and flow around my waist.