For Many Brides, Wedding Prep Now Comes With Weight-Loss Drugs
By Taylor Andrews
Published on March 20, 2026.
Alyssa Cantrell, a bride-to-be, sought a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) prescription after feeling dissatisfied with her body image and planning her wedding. She contacted her medical provider and received a full dose of tirzepatide, which she was both amazed and annoyed at how easy it was. The GLP1s are now more prevalent than previously, with 42 percent of couples saying they feel more pressure to lose weight for their wedding due to their increased access to weight-loss medications. According to Zola, couples spend over $1,100 to "look and feel 'wedding ready'" by updating their exercise habits, changing diets, and updating their beauty routines. Despite this pressure, some brides are actively working on weight loss ahead of their wedding.
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