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body image

We are deeply committed to supporting body positivity for people of all shapes, sizes, abilities, and identities. YOU ARE FUCKING GORGEOUS. We will not rest until you believe us.

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Why wedding diets are NOT on my guestlist

I’m engaged, but I am NOT on a diet. When my partner proposed to me in October, I was disturbed to observe that alongside my joy, the first thoughts to creep in were tainted with worries about my body…

Love has no size: a fat-positive inspiration shoot that may just change your life

Bridal body autonomy: My body is none of your business

…I looked at my mother and calmly but firmly said something along the lines of: “I am well aware of what my body looks like. I need you to not talk to me about this anymore. I don’t talk to you about your body. My body is not any of your business, only mine, so please don’t bring it up again.”

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Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders

“I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I’ve been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?”

…OH, CAN WE EVER!

How our engagement photos dispelled my low self-esteem fears about being the center of attention

How our engagement photos dispelled my self image fears

Hey, I’m a wedding blogger who is engaged! You’d think I’d be ready for this, but naaaaah. See, like you and you and you over there, oh and that guy right there… I’m NOT super confident. So I decided that an engagement shoot might be just the ticket to help cure me of my center of attention apprehension. Here’s how it worked out…