Made the Wrong Decision

You look very beautiful and no one will be looking at your arms but I understand that you obviously want to feel your best in your dress. One option to make it smaller would be to remove some of the layers of tulle under the skirt but you truly look amazing and not at all like it's swallowing you! I'm assuming you're getting alterations done so talk with your seamstress about how you're feeling also removing some of the excess length will help it feel smaller too.

I agree with Haley, the dress is beautiful. I think it will feel more like "you" when alterations are done.

I think it looks beautiful on you, but you should feel comfortable on your wedding day. If you haven't altered it yet, can it still be returned?

Etsy has a lot of shops that sell sleeves if that the only thing bugging you about it! I also agree with the ladies above! It look great and will probably feel better after alterations.

It's totally normal to feel nervous and pressured in situations like these. Maybe you could try talking to your stepmom about how you're feeling? She might be understanding and willing to help find a solution. It's worth a shot, right? Remember, it's your day, and you deserve to feel amazing in your dress. Don't be too hard on yourself, we all make decisions we wish we could change.

Dear, I have three wedding gowns (purchased them all on Sale). The first one was purchased because it was going to be a very small and intimate wedding. Once we decided that we wanted to go all out I kept the first one but purchase the 2nd one what was a lil more formal but fun. The first one would be worn on the honeymoon (cruising) and the 2nd one to wedding ceremony. While i love them both, I didn't feel like a bride in it. I kept looking and looking. I knew I wanted a clean formal, elegant, but simple wedding dress and I finally found it. It was the last one available in my size and on sale. Since then I've stopped shopping and looking. You have to find a dress that will make you happy and feel more beautiful than you are. You can also purchase detachable sleeves for your dress. But if you can afford to return the dress you don't want and purchased what you dream off. Hint: go by yourself on the next visit. Family and friends mean well, but sometimes they don't hear what you actually saying you want.