"I never dreamed I would wear a dress like this, I used to think that I would never get married until I was thin".

Style blogger and plus-sized columnist Callie Thorpe recently married Dan Hetherington and documented the day on her Instagram account. Although Callie shared a number of photos, one in particular stands out for it features her talking about her wedding dress and how "magical" it made her feel. She said that it was a dress she never "dreamed" she would wear as a figure-hugging dress would make her feel too self-conscious.

When I put on my wedding dress I knew it was the one. The gentle sparkle of the dress with the lace detail The champagne colour that perfectly complemented my olive skin, the way it fell over my hips and followed the curves of my figure. It was just magical. I never dreamed I would wear a dress like this, I used to think that I would never get married until I was thin. There were even times I doubted myself thinking I would be too self conscious to wear it. But As you grow older and you surround yourself with the right people, you begin to realise that what you look like doesn't really matter to those that love you. Dan has loved me at all different sizes and on the day of the wedding when I walked into the room he turned and teared as I walked towards him, he looked at me like I was magic. So I would like to say this one thing to brides to be everywhere, plus size or not. Do not feel you have to change yourself or your size to be happy on your wedding day, your partner loves you for who you are, not just what you look like. You are deserving of happiness no matter what your size, and you will still be the most beautiful person in the room next to your love because you will be glowing with the love you have for each other. The happy ending is for everyone so please, please let yourself have it. Hair: @smuk_london MUA: @sharlottejacks Photo by @kirstymackenziephotography

A photo posted by Callie Thorpe (@calliethorpe) on Aug 11, 2016 at 12:22am PDT

Callie's post, which you can see in full here, reads:

"When I put on my wedding dress I knew it was the one. The gentle sparkle of the dress with the lace detail "The champagne colour that perfectly complemented my olive skin, the way it fell over my hips and followed the curves of my figure. It was just magical. "I never dreamed I would wear a dress like this, I used to think that I would never get married until I was thin. There were even times I doubted myself thinking I would be too self conscious to wear it. "But As you grow older and you surround yourself with the right people, you begin to realise that what you look like doesn't really matter to those that love you. Dan has loved me at all different sizes and on the day of the wedding when I walked into the room he turned and teared as I walked towards him, he looked at me like I was magic. "So I would like to say this one thing to brides to be everywhere, plus size or not. Do not feel you have to change yourself or your size to be happy on your wedding day, your partner loves you for who you are, not just what you look like. "You are deserving of happiness no matter what your size, and you will still be the most beautiful person in the room next to your love because you will be glowing with the love you have for each other. "The happy ending is for everyone so please, please let yourself have it".

The post has had a hugely positive reaction with 5,700 likes, 162 comments and counting. One user wrote:

"You look incredible and sooo beautiful. The dress totally compliments you. Congratulations!

Another said:

"Thank you. "My wedding in in 3 months and your testimony is the final boost I needed to kick my body insecurities to the curb and commit to enjoying this experience for what it is... a wonderful expression and celebration of the magical love my future husband and I share. #livingthedream".

The run up to a wedding can prove a stressful time and this is a reminder to all brides to enjoy the preparations, instead of getting bogged down by the little things.

Our first drink together was from a bottle of gold spray painted beer and a can of strongbow cider. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ #keepingitclassy #caldanwedding thank you @phoebe_ldn who sprayed every single one. We love you ?✨ photo by @kirstymackenziephotography A photo posted by Callie Thorpe (@calliethorpe) on Aug 14, 2016 at 4:22am PDT

Callie's dress also deserves a special mention too, I mean that button detail is only gorgeous! Also, the veil. Check that veil.

I don't care if we on the run Baby as long as I'm next to you And if loving you is a crime Tell me why do I bring out The best in you

A photo posted by Callie Thorpe (@calliethorpe) on Aug 9, 2016 at 9:43am PDT

Images via Callie Thorpe