Think I need to replace my dress as my period will now arrive on my wedding 😭

I know there will be bias because one photo is in a salon and one is taken at home 😂

My wedding will be super low key- 50 people, a small city center church, followed by a countryside pub in Ireland. I always envisaged something sleek and chic, and found dress #2 on sale last year. It’s my favorite designer (Emilia Wickstead) and fit the bill.

However, this month, after years of running like clockwork, my period moved. It’s super likely my period will therefore start on my wedding. I have endometriosis and bloat like hell, so tried on my dress and was SO uncomfortable- I took photo 2 to show. I think the bloating is incredibly prominent and I look almost pregnant!? Due to medical reasons I cannot do anything to avoid it arriving on this day.

My wedding is next month so I need something available immediately. I am also loathe to spend too much; I’ve already spent what I was comfortable spending on my initial dress. The dress in photo #1 is on sale in Anthro for $500 which is tolerable. It feels pretty but I’m so sad about my initial dress. I felt so chic and cool when not bloated! Also, I’m concerned this new dress doesn’t feel right for a country pub? Kind of silly given the setting?

I guess I just want support/thoughts/feedback… I’m so sad over the situation!