“The Bachelor” girl Melissa Rycroft, who was dumped on national television by Jason Mesnick, finally found love in her on-and-off boyfriend, Tye Strickland, and the two tied the knot in Mexico back on December 12, 2009.

Melissa tells Shape Bride, “I’m not Megan Fox sexy, but I’m girl-next-door sexy—and I know Tye finds that very attractive. Everyone needs to find their own meaning of the word—and flaunt it!”

The 26 year-old graces the cover of the first issue of Shape Bride Magazine in a simply sexy white bikini. Melissa believes confidence is sexy and tells brides-to-be to relax and enjoy the unique moment of their lives.

[image: USA Today]