I did. I lost nearly 22kg with Weight watchers in the 12 months before my wedding. It took me 6-7 months to lose it and I maintained from then till the wedding. I would have kept it off for longer only we got a surprise bubs a few weeks after we were married LOL. I don't know if I lost any in the lead up because I never weighed myself, but I don't think I would have. It was hard, but so worth it when I look at my wedding photos.