When you become a bride and you have many people that love and care for you, they’re gonna offer to throw you a shower. Incredibly enough, Mathew and I are so fortunate to have so many loved ones in our lives that we’re having 5 showers! That’s an insane amount of showers, but they all include different people, so it’ll be great.
My first shower…is next week…and is a lingerie shower. YIPES!
Ok so at first I was all gung-ho on this shower, but knowing that I had to give my measurements, definitely is making me squirm. I got my invitation in the mail (well, Mathew’s mom and sister, BM Kristin got theirs) today and started fretting how all my friends and family are going to know my bra and underwear size. TMI much?
You see, when I moved to Waco, I was a pretty slender girl. I just had finished being at my goal weight (I lost 60 lbs in 6 months- the healthy way. 3 square meals a day and going to the gym for 2 hours a day) and was so happy. Now, I’m happier (because of Mathew *cue “aww”*), but definitely not healthier (lets just say, I’ve gained it all back :-/). I’ve made bad food decisions and it has shown in my waistline, er, dress size.
You can understand my shyness when I was asked for my bra, panty, and nightgown size so they could put it on the invitations and had to tell (wait for it…) *gasp* THE TRUTH! It killed me, but hey, if I want to look sexy on our wedding night (and thereafter) these skimpy clothes are gonna have to fit. Yeah, sure, they are supposed to cover hardly anything, but they’ve gotta at least look right! I am really excited though about the shower despite the awkwardness it will ensue. It’s going to be fun and tasteful, and I have some amazing family throwing it for me and it’s going to be great (I’m HOPING with a Barbie doll bride cake…lol).
Luckily, I decided to just do the best I can for this shower in the looks department (even though I’m not happy of my size, but I’m gonna own it and just be confident no matter what!) and I bought my first shower dress!!!!
I ended up going with this pretty little number by Gianni Bini:
It’s really cute on and the color is really pretty (not as neon as the picture. more of a teal)!
Anyway, anyone else having a lingerie shower? What are your thoughts on these?
Jessica says
I had a lingerie shower and though at first it was awkward, that feeling quickly went away. I only had 7 other girls at that shower, so that may have helped, along with the margarita haha!! Good luck! It’ll be great 🙂
Bicoastal Bride says
I got some lingerie gifts at my shower but didn’t have a whole shower themed that way. Even so, getting those gifts from my husband’s grandmother and from my friends really made me blush, since our mom’s were there, etc. I guess I’m pretty shy when it comes to a lot of that stuff.
Bride-onicles says
I am loving teal right now..such a great summer color. And girl you look great now and that amazingly huge smile on your face all the time makes you all the more beautiful. I will be having 3 showers that I know of but wow 5! That is so great that you have so many people that love you and want to share in your happiness. Enjoy every second of being the center of attention!!
Saying I do says
that dress is beautiful, teal is such a great color. I can’t believe you’re having 5 showers! WOW, how lucky! I think you are handling it so well, and you have a great attitude about feeling uncomfortable. Nobody is going to think anything…they are there for YOU. The only lingerie I got was at my bachelorette party with 7 girlfriends, so I didn’t really have to deal with that in front of family or anything.
Teenage Bride says
Just remember that no matter our size, we women are beautiful!!!
And I am not posting at Weddzilla anymore becasue the last post I had written never got published and with the switch in staff it has been difficult to get straight answers, and yes with the baby I am just kind of ready to stick with doing my own thing.
jennybusybee says
So fun! I can’t believe you are having 5 showers – that is so fun! The lingerie shower will be a blast I’m sure – maybe a margarita will help though!!
Layla says
A lingerie shower sounds SO fun!! My mil bought me some lingerie at my regular shower, thrown for me by my BOSSES. Awkward, embarrassing, not cool!
Bon Bon says
I had a lingerie shower and it was soooo much fun:-) Lots of giggling and being silly girls! Love the dress you picked out! xoxo
Kristina says
I’m not having a lingerie shower or atleast I don’t think I am. I can understand your feelings as I don’t feel “sexy” in lingerie and I wouldn’t want to share my size. What you chose is beautiful, classy and sexy!!!
Nicole-Lynn says
I wanted a lingere shower but I felt weird asking my girls! They actually did get me lingere at my bachelorette though! Worked out great!
Nicole-Lynn says
Oh and love your dress! Super cute!
Jesse's Girl 1015 says
Unless the girls at work throw me a shower I will only be having one, thrown by my church (and future SIL) so I am guessing it won’t be lingerie! I don’t have to worry about being embarressed in front of the MIL since she has decided to go camping instead of coming to the shower. Oh well, her loss!