You will loook absolutely stunning, Robin, I am so happy for you. As Mother of the Bride, you will definitely do your job as second best looking woman there ;)

Amazing story and an amazing dress!! Please honor us with a photo. :)

OMGOSH!.... What a rotten thing to do yo your husband....:mad:

First HE has all the pressure of giving the speech....then the father/daughter dance.......and now...

he has to carry a big stick....

to :frypan: beat those guys back JUST to get a chance to dance with his own wife....aaarrrrggghhhhh....

how could you RR........

the shame....ooohhhh...the shame....;)

Robin, Congratulations ! That is a wonderful story ! Please send pictures. I always enjoy reading your posts.

Incredible dress, Robin, and you're going to look stunning. I can't wait to see the photos!

That is a stunning dress - and I am sure you will be even more stunning *in* it! Will you take pics?

"I am going to be dancing and celebrating instead of sitting somewhere looking in."

I love this part! I'm so happy for you Robin! The dress is just gorgeous. All of us that you have inspired will be there in spirit dancing and celebrating with you. No more sitting on the sidelines trying to hide. Enjoy every second, you deserve it :hug:

Oh Robin....the dress is absolutely gorgeous, just gorgeous. And I remember you talking before about worrying about your daughter's wedding and so I'm sure all that emotion and relief and sadness (for the Robin of the past) and happiness must have just come flooding in all at once.

I think that some of us are traumatized. Not by being overweight, but by what being overweight means in this society. By the shame and embarassment and humiliation that accompanies being overweight. Living with that for years and years can be very traumatic and even though many of us here have made great improvements with the way our bodies look and feel, some of that leftover trauma must still be there, at least in the echos and shadows of our minds and hearts. That's why many of us are so sensitive to comments about our weight (even if we're no longer overweight) or why times like this might flood a person with emotion.

I'm totally, totally jealous of you wearing that gown. It's stunning and you're going to look like one awesome, sexy little peanut in it. :)

What an absolutely stunning dress Robin! And more stunning is you and your transformation. I am so proud of you and I can't wait to see the photos. You made me envision myself when my girls get married and I have all the more reason to not gain my weight back! I had never thought about the mother of the bride dress but if they are that gorgeous, I can't wait to buy mine!

You are a true inspiration!! thank you for sharing your story! That dress is simply fabulous too!! oh my god i am so jealous! it's gorgeous!! Congrats and have fun!!! :)

I missed the thread since I was on vacation, but I have to add my CONGRATS!
The dress is amazing, and you will be absolutely STUNNING in it!
Robin, enjoy - you DESERVE to celebrate such a wonderful, blessed occasion with a fantastic dress!

:)
I can't wait for pics!!!