Body Positive Bride Recovering From Eating Disorder Finds Her Wedding Dress | Curvy Brides Boutique

Jo and Al help a bride who developed an eating disorder after being bullied at school. She now wants to find a dress that helps her feel confident on her big day.
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[@megashani91]

I loved it when she said "get it off, get it off" showed she cared

[@juliannasimandi2418]

I just wanted to comment the same! Theese women are so caring, loving, and nice, truly like fairy Godmothers

[@laurabrown8161]

Ooofta and the noise she made!!! Yes, they really feel it.

[@jessicaborgogni9595]

Yes!! These ladies are pure good!!

[@melaniem7862]

was going through the comments as ruth was telling her story and saw this and new once i saw once you were referencing i had to come back to say YESSS i loveee them both

[@brwnlady]

I said the same.

[@tiana1420]

The body positivity movement saved me from dying from anorexia. There was suddenly this group of women continuously promoting self love. It helped me recover. It helped me survive. I wish everyone would stop associating it with big girls trying to promote being "unhealthy".

[@shilohivy4590]

I am So glad you are still here.

[@sunnidays]

I agree Tiana - it can be about anyone of any size, and it's not always about size - I'm very happy for you that you found help for your anorexia and I do hope you are enjoying life these days 💖

[@telechubby2310]

The mum got me when she smiled and said "that's my girl". She's so proud of her

[@kellyy-studies-law5687]

People forget that body positivity isn't about 'promoting obesity' but it's a movement to stop people from constantly criticising plus sized people because chances are, they would've already been through a lot in regards to their weight and they just don't want the stares and comments to make them feel even more worthless. Just because you're bigger, it does not mean that you're worthless.

[@Mariol225]

Exactly! Thank you for sharing this comment. I'm plus size myself. I never say that it is healthy or that it doesn't come with low self esteeme, but definitely it doesn't mean people need to be mean to me or comment to make me 'aware' I'm fat. Like hello, I know this! Other thing is that it works both ways too. So even skinny people do not deserve constant comments on how skinny they are. In general...would be nice if people just did not comment size of your body unless they are asked to share their opinion.

[@kp4911]

I love this comment so much!

[@wilmaknickersfit]

@Kelly-Studies-Law I hope your comment stays as the top comment.

[@jenniferleclair2227]

And those who have lost weight are subjected to criticism too. :(

[@chelsea6599]

Damn. Ur grammar is good

[@Kcelloo]

A complete side note: she has absolutely gorgeous skin!

[@battlingbloom3330]

GODDAMN, you're right! I wouldn't have noticed, I'm pretty slow

[@ralbynb158]

And such a beautiful face 😍

[@mrsspanner14]

I know! And her Cousin is stunning too. ♥️

[@candycorn9976]

Absolutely clear, smooth, beautiful skin!!!

[@priyamvadasingh8583]

Or just makeup?!

[@evakorpa]

I absolutely adore Jo and Al. What they do is so important for these brides! Keep doing your thing ladies!!!

[@dpcisunbreakable]

They are my favorite consultants!

[@charitysbizarre4365]

I adore them as well! They are very special and providing such a needed service in the most expert way!

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

They’d make great friends. Awesome ladies!!!!

[@juliesprik9479]

They're terrific! I would love hanging out with Jo and Al.

[@O-Demi]

Several years ago body positivity helped me stop hating my body and eventually lose weight! This girl is doing the right thing!

[@silvanamariaga2281]

Exactly! Acceptance and self-love lead to a better mindset that will help her get healthier all around. It all starts in the mind, any kind of recovery.

[@buecherdrache1]

Exactly. You can not loose weight in a healthy fashion, if you do it for others, you must do it for yourself. And for it work, you first need to accept, who you are. This is something so many people need to understand, wether they are the bullies or the bullied. And it doesn't just apply to obesity, but to every life choice someone makes.

[@mizbootie]

I loved the accent on the dress. It made me think of a snowflake, and she said that snowflakes were falling during the proposal. How appropriate!

[@nicolephillips6304]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!!!

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Her groom is a sweetheart!

[@erynnlongenecker9619]

How true

[@sophie1564]

I thought the exact same thing! It looked just like a swirl snow and snowflakes!

[@tashadaisy2417]

The body-positive movement is not about health its about LOVE, and SELF WORTH. It fights for the separation of appearance with valuing yourself. NO matter someone's health or appearance they are beautiful and they are valuable just for being human and for being themselves.

[@brodude3406]

The comment sections under say yes to the dress videos are just 1000% positivity and it makes me so happy

[@silvanamariaga2281]

I just adore Jo and Al...God bless these encouraging, warm, sensiive ladies. How I wish more bigger ladies could be supported like this when shopping for clothes. And this family is just amazing! Happy wedding!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Yeah, agree! I'm not that big, I'm only like a 14/16, but White House Black Market actually TOLD ME to get my clothes online! Were they PAYING for free return shipping? Hell, no! So, just because you're not a size 2 (starved myself to 117 once and all my guy friends said I looked like hell), YOU have to be inconvenienced personally. And it's not like their clothing is cheap in any way, despite ALL of it being made in China. Same store: size 12 pants. Size 14 jacket (they never stock them and I'm also busty, 36DD, which is the desired size of course) And 16 petite in a fitted dress! I think you're seeing a lot of fat people because there's much more to need/want to escape from. Many people don't have money for vacations or massages, but they CAN rent movies from the library and sit down with a box of Dove ice cream bars. A few vet or doctor bills and you can be way behind very fast. Thus, it makes you more tired and in need of a way to escape. So probably more sugar, fat and dairy/wheat. Or a combo of those. You might love fat with salt, fat with wheat (donuts) or sugar with fat with dairy (ice cream). But you wouldn't eat a bag of flour or sugar by itself. I'm personally over stores kind of dismissing NORMAL sized women that way.

[@RUmom08]

Another side note: I love the tops and dress that she and her entourage are wearing! So bright and colorful. 🌞

[@vmurt]

Exit 25 GSP that’s what I thought too - love their tops. Also her tattoo is absolutely beautiful.

[@mustangjane1610]

@@vmurt it's wonderful! I especially love the 🦊

[@vjohnson6464]

These ladies are psychologists first and dream dress finders second. They are angels on earth.

[@alamedadanceparty]

🥹

[@torialaez4164]

I feel for her. I had a major eating disorder while in Uni. My dorm mate caught me and spoke to me. But what really broke my heart was my kid sister caught me over my spring break. I got help. Many years from that point I had Bariatric surgery. The biggest thing is to learn to love yourself again after these disorders.

[@333.senpaimamiii]

Being bulimic myself, this hit me hard. I want to recover but it is extremely hard. It’s been going on 3 years now. I’m scared of the underlining health problems that come with it.

[@umapuma]

As an ex-bulimic I suggest you to search for help. There are so much things going on (it's a physical addiction, literally your body is addicted to it, as well as psychical addiction). And it is just pointing some deeper emotional issues that need to be addressed. Alongside that, I suggest you to make an account for eating disorder recovery on instagram and follow coaches, recovered women and specialists who give concrete advices on how to cure it

[@Lesqueek]

I understand this all too well, I don't struggle with bulimia but diabulemia. Stay strong and there is help available. I went to Melrose center, they have a lot of programs for eating disorders.

[@min_nad]

Please stay strong, it must be so hard to get professional health specialists but it's the thing to do. I don't know you personally but I'm really concerned because bulimia really damages your body :( Stay strong and don't be scared of seeking for help, we all need some

[@juliapasch1157]

Please get help❣️The underlying health consequences are really severe

[@georgina-a]

The build up to seeing someone will feel like the hardest thing in the world. Then, when you walk out of that first appointment, you'll wonder why you didn't do this sooner. It won't be an easy journey, but it will be worth it. *YOU* are worth it. Please reach out and get the help you need. You deserve happiness 💕 x

[@elainecoley-evans6393]

7.50 mins of pure therapy.

[@isobelmcarthur6761]

I envy her skin..she has got such a beautiful and glowing skin..wow❤

[@ankhibanerjee9912]

I envy her skin..she has got such a beautiful and glowing skin..wow❤

[@emmmaa16ilovemm]

Her skin, her hair, her tattoos 😍 this girl is beaut 💖🔥

[@hummus304]

And her sparky eyes 👀

[@emmarayner271]

These ladies aren’t just sales assistants, they truly care.. I feel like they don’t judge and from what I see every clip they manage to get each and every one of their ladies to feel absolutely beautiful. Amazing 👏🏻

[@velmacoffey3763]

Absolutely a shining star bride! And a huge thank you to Jo & Al for just being there and listening. They are the best curvy bride consultants ever!!

[@lorim.1528]

Ruth looked absolutely beautiful in that gown! Fun, flirty dress and she was radiant!

[@sunnidays]

I love how Ruth was just swishing the dress, you could tell she was in love with the dress and herself in the dress - wishes for much happiness

[@S.now.]

I love it, i laughed with her when she danced, wish her the best she is beautiful

[@RK-gv6rz]

These consultants are like therapists! Love them and what they do for the bride... women supporting women ❤️

[@kdragon713]

The last dress looked amazing on her

[@ILIUSCOV]

She looked stunning in that dress ♥️

[@wilmaknickersfit]

You can tell how moved Jo and Al are by this lovely woman. ❤️

[@LightworkBeacon]

What a pretty young lady! I admire how invested Jo and Al are; they truly take the time to listen and do so much more than simply find these ladies a dress. LOVE! :)

[@nadineclaassens7199]

I loved the dance she did in her dress. Her confidence just made her look EVEN MORE beautiful. Jo and Al are just such wonderful people...not just consultants.

[@milliejay1451]

When I was 13, all I wanted was to be a ballet dancer. I auditioned for a dance school and was told I was too big to ever be a dancer. I was also bullied at school and one of the people who bullied me called me a fat b*tch. This was only a few days after the rejection and it made me think that maybe I was too big. At the time I weighed 100 pounds most of which was muscle so I was slender and everyone close to me kept telling me I was slender but I stopped believing them bad stopped eating. I went down to 85 pounds in 6 months and ended up fainting in a dance class. I’m now 19 and whilst I do still struggle I’m much better now. To anyone struggling with this, that little voice is horrible but the best feeling in the world is turning around to it and saying P*ss off. I deserve to be healthy and you are not going to stop me. Keep going until you can say that

[@TheFlyingmartini]

I'm just a girl in a dress. WRONG: you're a beautiful soul in a dress. Thanks for sharing your story to help others. I LOVE your Dragonfly tattoo. Dragonflies symbolize death and rebirth. So it's apropos for you to have gotten this tattoo.

[@jaceware8808]

Soul not sole. Sole is the bottom of a persons foot.

[@camillawenn1419]

Gilead Faivre HAHA

[@silvanamariaga2281]

The dress she picked framed her tattoos beautifully, don't you think?

[@TheFlyingmartini]

@@jaceware8808 😅 thanks grammar police. I had running on my mind. But not on my soul, er, sole. Did you notice the edit?

[@TheFlyingmartini]

@@silvanamariaga2281 definitely.

[@YaYaPaBla]

I’m glad she found the dress she loves. Beautiful girl.

[@HaTer-xs8sh]

There needs to be a Male version of this or a show about Male body positivity.

[@Lytah84]

Write one. Don't wait for Hollywood.

[@nitrofairywing1541]

I would love to see that

[@aestheticenergyinc.9614]

@c Jones not true at all your completely blind and idiotic men can get eating disorders men are always criticized for not being buff and masculine just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there also it doesn't matter about numbers the fact that it happens at all is the problem

[@justjaein]

yeah :) I mean I guess the reason this one is for women is because it’s a bridal salon, but maybe there’s some other thing that can focus on body positivity for men as well

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

A million Blessings to Ruth, what a sweet and smart young lady! She turned into a little girl feeling like a princess when she started swishing around, I started crying. What wonderful ladies these are!

[@icewillowfrost]

Her shoulder tattoo is beautiful! I love all the animals and the flowers

[@dumbdumber8026]

This was such an emotional episode for me. I loved Al for cheering her up, understanding where she's coming from because if you've never been in a plus size persons shoes I swear you'll never understand our grief 🖤

[@Sleepysteff.]

This made me cry, but she is stunning. All of the dresses looked amazing on her, but the last one made her light up so much.

[@_ncgms_2251]

she's beautiful

[@e.458]

@Dr Boggle Doesn't? Study short answers in English. Also, beauty is subjective, so get over yourself and your tiny little world with your tiny little values!

[@jessicaborgogni9595]

She really is, her eye color is just mesmerizing !

[@jessicaborgogni9595]

Oh my, that 2nd dress really did the magic, so beautiful!!

[@charlenaretly6914]

Thank you for being a Big Beautiful Woman friendly shop and not only listening & watching their reactions but pushing comfort levels to help them shine! That was most definitely not my experience when I was married.

[@klenamx9833]

Her skin is flawless😍😍😍

[@marymarks7046]

I love this young lady. The dress looks amazing on her. I wish her and her fiancé all the best for happy and happy life together.

[@yuuki_komi]

She is so beautiful!! I'm shook. Her skin is so beautiful. Her lips are so pretty and her face is so cute!

[@Swiftie-ef2ip]

She is absolutely beautiful! I love her tattoos so much.

[@jb6712]

🙄

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I think she's sweet and gorgeous, but I'm not crazy about tattoos on women showing. I only have one, of my favorite singer (Steve Perry) and I'd have to be wearing short bike shorts to even see it (upper thigh). I don't want anything to eclipse ME personally. It's not going to hide my weight or my size. I also want people to decide if they like me based on ME, not whatever tattoo I have. If they don't even know about it...

[@Swiftie-ef2ip]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 I have a full tattoo sleeve and wear them for myself.. like I do all of my clothes. If you wear your body, clothes, choices in tattoos, hair colour, make up etc on other people you’re never ever going to win as everyone has different opinions, views and preferences.

[@sophitsa79]

This woman is so gorgeous! I can't believe she's only 24. I wish her all the best ♥️

[@HyegomFamily]

The ladies at this boutique are the sweetest and most empathetic humans I’ve seen. I hope I can raise my child(ren) to be such beautiful humans.

[@susanking9502]

Jo and Al, I find you always know what to say, to these beautiful women! Bless your hearts! Jo and Al, you deserve only good things, because of your huge hearts! ❤️❤️

[@junstephen6379]

Beautiful girl with beautiful skin. She shouldnt feel bad about herself

[@colleennikstenas4921]

Goes beautifully with her tattoos too!

[@darlenechrisman7570]

I think the dress she picked is SO pretty and perfect for her and I loved her smiley happy dance when she saw herself in it!

[@brendamaine3828]

What a beautiful girl I'm so happy for her bless her ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hannahs7602]

Her tattoos are just beautiful!

[@sabinaninmutfagi5584]

She is beautiful...and I can tell she went thru hard storms but I'm always for positivty and bless her ♥️☝️

[@nom-nomnami1743]

That shimmy dance she did at the end ☺

[@livimoss7814]

I don’t understand why people bully 🤷‍♀️ I mean what are you getting out of it 😧🤔

[@livimoss7814]

i don't know why either That is true to be honest

[@hilaryc3203]

When kids/teens bully, I look to their parents to find out why. The answers are usually all there.

[@joschiko-emilyeckstein2193]

Cuz it makes them feel better about themselves.

[@djfhfh]

Mos bullies are actually very insecure about themselfs so they treat others like shit to feel better. Sometimes they feel it's better to have all the attention on someone eles so noone will notice their nose, weight, eyes whatever they are insecure about and sometimes its jealously the amount of times I have seen a ugly person bully a beautiful looking person for being ugly 🙄🙄

[@ladymargaret6186]

😭😭

[@BonitaAnnSKIBA]

Another big win for this bride. You ladies are amazing. Your compassion for your brides is amazing.

[@kdragon713]

Off topic but the tattoos are beautiful

[@user-yj5pm3gf8h]

they are SO well done!

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

I know how she feels with being bullied I was bullied in school too! She looks beautiful!

[@breeeeeee7]

Omg the mom saying “that’s my girl” 😭👏🏼

[@Mon67ica]

Her attitude! She OWNED that dress. The glow that is shining onto everyone. Perfect dress for a perfect girl 💜.

[@cherry1sadler348]

I luv her , shes amazin 🤗 certainly a inspiration with her journey . Good luck & happiness to her 💖

[@becgould3772]

She is so pretty! Love the art that she has as well!!

[@80swoodpanel]

I love her nature-themed tattoo. Tattoos can be very therapeutic.

[@pamelapostma8890]

I loved the first dress but the second on is even better! Beautiful!

[@sophie1564]

This is one of my favourite say yes to the dress dresses of all time. It looked absolutely gorgeous on her!

[@jeanniekronick3085]

The dress looks great on her. Very pretty young lady! 💐

[@jojomart]

She is absolutely beautiful!!! The dress is gorgeous, and she rocks it!

[@masuganut2082]

I love this show! These ladies are angels!!! Ruth you look like a swan!!!! Absolutely gorgeous and ethereal ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you deserve every happiness

[@nancymayberry1900]

It is so amazing how a dress can make such a big difference! This one that she chose was absolutly perfect for her! Happy wedding!

[@hiphiphoray12]

Her skin, her eyes❤️

[@luciechapello1008]

Jo and Al are so thoughtful and helpful with their brides. They open their ears to what the bride says and to what she does not say. They have made many a bride happy and confident for their special day. Well done, Ladies.

[@kitcat9245]

She looked beautiful in her dress! I’m a survivor of bullimia myself, I know how horribley isolating and degrading it is. The daily shame of “what am I doing to myself” and the constant stress of not being able to control yourself. I’m currently on my weight loss and recovery journey. I’m still learning to put “recovery” before the number on the scale, but I’m going in treatment soon with some wonderful women that I hope are gonna teach me to be more mindful of my actions and more intuitive with my body. You are beautiful even if you’re not your society’s standard of beauty. This bride has beauty with her, you can see it radiate when she’s happy. That’s when all of us are the most beautiful. I hope she has maintained a good relationship with her ED since this clip. It’s a lifelong battle, love, but it’s all worth the fight! You deserve love and acceptance! All of us do!

[@bopeep5662]

It is the perfect dress. So flattering and gorgeous and I love how she lit up.

[@lisablack9634]

Way to go Ruth....Beautiful Bride. Many thanks to Jo and Al for your wonderful approach. You are hero's to all brides.

[@jandavis1523]

A Beautiful Girl both inside and out! Perfect skin and a loving family.

[@atDrinkH2o]

Weight is just a NUMBER. Work towards being HEALTHY(Mentally and physically) and living a HEALTHY life. BE HAPPY😁😁😁😁

[@miickiie97]

atDrinkH2o right but someone severely over or under weight isn’t going to be healthy....

[@stonecake313]

That’s not really true, if u’re 5ft6 and 90 pounds or over 200 u’re not in a healthy state even if u feel ok

[@shannenkuest8974]

@@stonecake313 Not at all true. You can't make assumptions about someone's health just by looking at them. There are plenty of people who may be "over or underweight" by BMI and other standards but are metabolically healthy.

[@aussiejojo73]

@Silicone Julie or too skinny.

[@ljeffcoat8414]

GIRL, THAT FOX TATTOO IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kyra5783]

Her garden tattoo is beautiful! She's stunning! So happy she found her dress!

[@sav5451]

There is 1 wedding dress on this show that I want so when i find someone to marry i might just have to make a trip to see jo and al so i can get a dress. :) but jo and al are hidden angels helping us big girls show our beauty off

[@ellasmommy9278]

The bride is so beautiful.

[@JackSparrow-ii5gt]

i really wish people had that reaction to bulimia as well as anorexia.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Which reaction? It seems to me that bulimia and anorexia are romantized, while fat people are just "lazy and ugly and stupid." It's never said that 100 calories can get you 10 pounds in a year and how little food that is. I mean, I personally walk 5 miles + every day (pedometer). I just like food. Grown men have followed me and griped about being tired, lol.

[@fromhell11112]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 ur so right, eds are all "wow so moody and sad" until there fat, even tho because of the nature of most eds the body gains weight, a lot of people with eds are fat. its so annoyingly ironic

[@karenrubenmoss9307]

Oh my life, positively glowing in that wedding dress! Stunning bride.

[@megzy8588]

People judge others on their weight for the sake of their “health” but forget that mental health exists and it’s just as important

[@elanasharich8538]

I love that Alli and Jo are so supportive and understanding while caring enough to help the brides to embrace their personal beauty. Would love to see Jo and Alli as ambassadors for female body positivity. 😍 .Wonderful job, ladies!

[@Sarah_Elizabeth_Mitchell]

She's absolutely stunning, in beauty and personality! I love this show.

[@ciaravalentinaa]

she looked sooo pretty in the dress!! she looked like a princess!!

[@joantrigilio9990]

What a beautiful young woman. May she always find love, health and prosperity.

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

That dress is simply Gorgeous and a Wild Card indeed..I love these ladies. Very sensitive to one need.

[@madcatladyshirl6899]

What an amazing young lady. She owns it, she's been through such a lot and has come through the other side bless her. Mental health alone is difficult let alone weight issues. Fair play to her ♡♡

[@petsrgr8t]

She is so beautiful! That dress is to swoon over, oh my!! I love happy tears🥰🥰

[@lillybianca4185]

Jo & Al are so precious💕💕💕💕

[@erynnlongenecker2672]

This episode is definitely one of my favorites

[@violetholiday]

Her tattoo is so stunning, the detail and the readability of it is perfect.

[@emmaswaddling3970]

Jo and Al are just angels. They really have the biggest heart's.

[@karenacton3854]

Look at her natural beauty....stunning young woman! She is going to rock her day!

[@maroulio2067]

She is just the most adorable bride! And the dress is stunning on her.

[@janninegannon7757]

Oh my goodness what a beautiful young woman. Shop was full of gorgeous ladies this day.

[@allanawilks7232]

Brought tears to my eyes that last dress, she looked so happy and beautiful

[@angel_00_]

Thanks Jo and Al, U both are truly beautiful

[@nikischneiter1384]

I simply CANNOT watch these shows without crying. Sad and then happy for these absolutely lovely women !

[@juliemitchell3013]

She’s got the most beautiful tattoos I’ve ever seen xx