25+ Planning, Style, and Life Wedding Tips From a Newlywed Editor

My best piece of advice in this whole damn story is to buy a dress you don't feel like you have to lose weight for. While I got toned and worked out almost every day in the final weeks leading up to my wedding, I probably lost about three pounds total. I didn't worry about losing weight, since I bought a gown that flatters my shape. This is the Reem Acra She's in Love style with a simple veil from Saks.