Even though I hadn’t gained much weight during pregnancy, my body shape had definitely changed. I'd been focusing on postpartum recovery since finishing my confinement period, but this was wedding attire, it had to be perfect. Any issues during the ceremony would be a real letdown.

"Just bring it to my place. I can try it on while Derek's at work," I suggested.

Aurora shook her head. "It's a heritage piece. You'll have to go there to try it on."

"I had to pull strings to ...