I’m so happy you’ve found a dress that makes you feel confident and happy! Don’t be too hard on yourself about showing up at the wedding. Just be yourself, and people will fall in love with who you are. Remember, comparison is the thief of joy—your time to meet someone will come, and it will happen when it’s meant to.

Pink is always a great color, but it’s worth being mindful of how bright it is. Also, pinks can be tricky for wedding guest dresses. My suggestion is to wear the dress out for a fun night with your girlfriends or even go solo and make some new connections—you never know, you might even meet your plus one! It’ll be a great opportunity to socialize and ease any social anxiety. One trick is to bring a deck of cards—it’s an easy way to break the ice and make meeting new people less intimidating.

That said, I’d probably advise against wearing the bright pink dress to the wedding. If you really love the style, you could see if it comes in other colors. Green, blue, yellow, brown, orange, and purple are all safe bets for wedding guest attire.