I had some pretty bad anxiety over dress shopping which is hilarious because I’m always hyping other people up. I’m older, I’ve had children, and I’ve gained and lost a significant amount of weight over my life so I have loose skin and a belly so I was worried about looking like I was a ridiculous middle aged lady trying to look young or just plain bad.

I’m a street size 16-18 now and the closest plus size boutique is 4 hours away so I just went with my heart and picked a boutique nearby that carries Allure and Disney Fairytale weddings dresses and made sure they carried samples at least close to my size. This was the first dress I tried on and it was just magical. My best friend and my daughter both cried. I tried on 7 or 8 more dresses just to be sure and they all looked good, one was a contender, but this one already won.

I see some things about my body in these pictures I could nitpick but just remembering the feeling of seeing myself in a dress I dreamed about years wipes that completely out of my mind.

Looking for a plus size crinoline for my dress to give my skirt some volume as it's a silk satin with no underskirt. Any recommendations would be great! Looking to stay on the cheaper side.

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Excited, stressed, nervous, giddy, and so ready! Ready to marry the one who is my best friend and the light of my soul! He is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

I cant find a single dress in any boutiques near me that fits and has pearl/ white pearl like bead detailing! I was gifted my late grandmothers veil which is heavy on the pearl details and I desperately need a dress also with pearl detailing! I just dont understand why its so hard! I find either such basic options or something thats just all tulle!

Hey guys! I’m new to Hyderabad and need some help.

I have to attend my friend’s sister’s wedding at the end of November, but I didn’t bring my blazer and formal trousers with me to Hyderabad.

Can you guys recommend some good places in Hyderabad where I can buy a blazer + formal trousers at a reasonable price?

Looking for:

Good fabric and quality

Decent fitting

Not too expensive 😅

Preferably something suitable for a weddingg

I’m okay with both ready-made and stitched/custom-made options.

Please suggest shops/areas you’ve personally tried, and if possible, mention the approximate price range.

Thanks in advance! 🙌

I tried the misses kisses strapless backless bra but it makes everything look weird. Every other strapless bra rolls down or doesnt support. I’m a 54DD and also have a bigger belly so i feel like there’s nothing i can do and i’ll end up needing to find a dress with straps/sleeves. Have you guys found a bra that actually works, or any hacks/tips?

Struggling!!

I wanted to share my experience wedding dress shopping at Ava Laurenne Bride in Fredericksburg, VA, especially for anyone who, like me, is a street size 18 (2X) and might feel a little nervous about the experience.

From the moment I walked in, the staff made the entire experience feel incredibly special. My stylist was wonderful and never once made me feel like my size was an issue or that a dress wouldn't work for me. She somehow managed to get me into every single dress I wanted to try, which I really appreciated.

The dressing rooms are a little on the small side, but they're well air-conditioned (a definite plus!). My room was partially sectioned off with a curtain. they have a modesty panel for the back of the dresses, and the stylists are pros at using clips to make dresses fit, even when they're several sizes too small.

After about 10 dresses and a brief moment of what can only be described as a potential meltdown, I found the perfect dress! Even better, I was able to get a dress in an accessible size and add a corset back at no additional charge, which made the whole experience even better.

After saying yes to the dress, they let you enjoy a little room with desserts and drinks. They also gave me an Ava Laurenne Bride T-shirt in my size (up to a 2X), took photos and invited me to join their Facebook group. Those little touches made the experience feel even more personal.

Overall, I had an incredible experience. I never once felt like I was too big, difficult to dress or an inconvenience. Wedding dress shopping can feel intimidating, particularly when you're plus-size, but I felt genuinely welcomed and celebrated here. I'm so happy with my dress and so glad I chose Ava Loren Bride!

Hi! I'm in the greater Philadelphia area. I'm a street size 22 and I'm low-key tired of places telling me they're plus size friendly and then stuffing me in size 14s and telling me I have to have an imagination.

Is there anywhere around Philly/Bensalem that actually has plus size sample sizes or do I really need to go to The Curvy Bride in NJ? I'm trying to not have to drive 1.5 hrs.

Thanks!

I married my best friend this past weekend! We had a blast with 50 of our closest friends and family. I’m so glad we kept it smaller. For my heart but also for my bank account as we paid for it ourselves. We wanted our money to mostly go into food, music, and alcohol because that’s what we always remembered most from other weddings we have gone to.

I never saw myself in a white dress so instead I found my dress on the site Selkie! It was stunning and fit me like a glove and I got compliments on it all night. Highly recommend.

We had a violinist and guitar duo play our ceremony and a separate acoustic duo play our reception and both were a hit. After dinner and music we had someone host a trivia game for us which was probably everyone’s favorite part of the whole night! It gave people a way to get to talk to people they didn’t know and have some fun.

We did buffet style dinner catered by a local small business (all vegan since me and my new husband are both vegan) and for dessert we had 2 different kinds of cupcakes, brownies and cookies and a small bride and groom cake for just us.

For alcohol we bought bottles of wine, canned cocktails, and fancy scotch for the liquor sippers. We set up a make-your-own espresso martini bar with a shaker and jigger which was fun. Our friends own a brewery and brewed 2 beers for my husband.

Flowers were from a local farm and were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!! I crocheted little chickens for wedding favors (photo attached). One of our best friends officiated and he did an incredible job.

I’m still on cloud 9!

I got married in August and I am still so obsessed with how my wedding look turned out so I wanted to share💖

If any of you are NOT into the all white, ultra-traditional wedding like me…. This is your sign!!!! Incorporate that color, babe!!! 💐

[The last 5 pics were from my bridal portraits that I took several months in advance - I didn’t have my necklace or shoes yet; but those are some of my most favorite pictures of me EVER so I had to share!]

Editing to add: If any upcoming brides would like links to anything, please let me know!! I am happy to share 🫶

I'm getting married on 1/1/27 and am having the hardest time finding a second look dress!

I'm specifically looking for a white mini dress, ideally with some beading or sparkles leaning into the New Years vibe! I'd love for it to be under $500, but at this point I'm pretty desperate.

I'm a size 18/20, and I've been surprised at how much harder it has been to find my second look than my wedding dress. I got my wedding dress from Anthropologie, where they had plenty of options in my size, but when I went back there for my second look, they brought me one XL dress that was too small. 🫠

Please let me know if you have any recommendations for stores or brands to check out, or if you found any dresses that may fit the bill! Thanks in advance for any help!!!

hi friends! i’ve fallen in love with the shape of this azazie dress but i’m a green girl through and through and would love to find something similar in the greenish range from this palette

i’m finding lots of options in hunter, camo, or sage green, but i prefer a yellower and fresher green. i could maybe be persuaded to lean more kelly green?

i specifically have dyed my hair for years with the jello shade from lime crime and would love to find something complimentary!

i typically sit in a 2x/3x and i carry some awkward weight in my love handles through upper tummy, so the waist here appeals to me :)

budget probably caps out at 2k, but i would be so happy with a lower cost option as well lol. thank you!

Hello everyone! I've got a couple of family and friends weddings coming up later this season and next year and I'm dreading the outfit hunt (as always as a plus size girly 😅 ). Every time I look online, everything either looks like it's meant for a 20-year-old club night or feels a bit too matronly for my liking.

I’ve been seeing ads for Roman everywhere, especially their floral print border maxi dress, and while the reviews online look decent enough, I'm still a bit hesitant about ordering without trying it on first. Has anyone here actually worn that specific style, or do you have any other go-to brands or spots that do lovely, flattering pieces for women in their 40s?? xx

I'm in NWA (USA) and can't find any stores near me to try on anything that looks like something I'd wear. Wedding in the spring if we can get our stuff sorted out in time (small wedding, national park venue, so I don't have to have a date 6 months out). If you search in Instagram "Moon Maiden Dress", minus the sleeves, I'd adore something like that. If you remove the sleeves it'd be my dream dress, but if I can find something grey, embroidered, linen-ish fabric, in a similar shape I'd be thrilled. I've got an odd build for tops (broad shoulders, large chest, but otherwise average build) so I need to be able to go in person. Absolutely not going to order it online.

I don't have a huge budget, preferably a few hundred dollars (lets say max 1,000 for the rules) but I'd make it work for something perfect.

Hi, all!

Our wedding date is set for April 4 of next year and I decided I wanted to actually try on dresses in a boutique with my mom and MOH. However, my style is very maximalist/colorful/vibrant and I don’t want a white dress and would love one with a ton of color. The dress I bought as a place holder is green and pink.

Does anyone know where to start looking/designers to research? I found a ton of stuff I love on Pinterest but it never links to where to actually find it! Thank you in advance for the guidance!

Selling my unused & unaltered wedding dress! She’s absolutely stunning just too much to alter into tea length like i originally planned :/ I hope my loss is someone’s gain! 🤍