Plus-size brides

[Poloke]

Hi everyone!

I'm a plus size bride and wanted to start a thread where others can come in, post gowns available in plus sizes or show off pics of yourselves in beautiful plus size gowns! Welcome!

[carolinalady67]

Hi, great thread to start. I'm a plus size. Working on losing weight before the wedding but I'll still be plus size, just not as plus :)

How did everyone find dress shopping? I have not even tried it yet and I'm kind of worried. Any tips?

[Poloke]

Well, I go gown shopping Aug.12th. I'm nervous because the store I am going to is one of the biggest on the east coast. So I know if I don't find something there, that I probably won't elsewhere either. I'm a larger plus size gal, too, but I was at this shop last July and the staff are wonderful and they carry gowns up to size 32. If I don't find something I like there, I am going to order one online that I like.
My tips: wear your shapewear to the shop for try ons if you plan on wearing it the day of the wedding. You might get a better fit that way. O, and take an honest friend, not someone who'll just tell you that you look great even when you don't.

[Lacie]

Just popping in for now, but I'll be back tomorrow to share pics and such. I got my dress from David's - they have some beautiful plus-size gowns. :) I knew it was the dress for me when I saw it in an ad, so I didn't have to go through the embarassment of not having sample dresses in my size at other stores - I went to a couple just for shits and giggles and was quite depressed that I couldn't even try their dresses on.

[Winter_Bride]

http://www.plussizebridal.com/
http://www.usabride.com/wedplan/a_plussize_styles.html
http://www.plussizebridal.co.uk/

I wasn't a plus sized bride, but one of my friends was, and she HATED the fact that a lot of the dresses out there were made for size 6, and then just "enlarged" for the larger sizes. We found a little store in town that carried lines of plus sizes (I can't remember any names, sorry) that were created for and designed for bodies that were 16-32 - better support for boobies, shape-creaters, etc.

[jrbecca]

Great thread! I'm a plus-sized bride and found the dress shopping experience to be a bit frustrating namely because of the reasons already stated--the number of plus-sized gowns available for trying on were minimal. I just can't get a good idea of what a gown is going to look like if they're squeezing me into a dress four sizes too small. I did find one bridal shop that catered to plus-sized brides. Unfortunately, they closed just a month ago.

I did find my gown--a Maggie Sottero--at one of Portland's oldest bridal shops. The gown I tried on was a couple sizes too small, in the hips, but perfect on my torso (which was what I cared most about). I purchased the dress in November. One thing I did find was that you'd be surprised what sizes you fit into and how it varies between manufacturers. Also, I've found that trying dresses on with a corset or lace-up back are more convenient, and forgiveable of plus-sized brides.

[Alice]

Also, I've found that trying dresses on with a corset or lace-up back are more convenient, and forgiveable of plus-sized brides.

So true! I'm 6' tall, so even when I was thin, I was a sz 10-12... I'm addicted to thrift stores, and I have a particular weakness for really awful 80's prom dresses (which tend to come in sizes teeny-medium, at least the ones that show up in the thrift stores around here). I cannot tell you how many I was able to fit into by adding some grommets in the back & lacing the bodice up rather than zipping it! ^_^

[Andrea]

I know that I'm gunna have a heck of a time actually being able to try on dresses at the store, becuase i will prolly be like a size 20 or 22, because im an 18 in regular street clothes (as we stand today, but activeyly trying, and being unsuccessful, losing weight)

[-->Kat<--]

I get to be the first plus sized bride to put up pics of my dress! :jump4joy:

I was going to have my dress made to avoid the scariness of trying on dresses at bridal stores but that didn't work out (see my journal ;) ) so I went to Alfred Angelo with my friend/BM and they carried a bunch of plus sized dresses. My saleslady was even plus sized so that made me feel even more comfortable.

I tried on 2 that were pretty bad. I'll try to put up pics of them tonight at home, but here's my dress.

BTW - I was trying on 22's and they were fitting but this one is a size 24.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/dress1.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/dress2.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/dress3.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/dress4.jpg


and here it is on the model... I didn't like it when I saw it online cause I think it makes the model look pregnant.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/model.jpg

[Winter_Bride]

Yeah, the model sort of has that "slouchy, trying to look sexy" look that probably looks better from the side than front on!

I LOVE that dress on you! Is it the one you went with?

[Poloke]

Kat NDa Sand-

You look GREAT!
Are the AA gowns generously cut? Just asking b/c I am in love with one online. Also, what kind of undergarments did you/ will you be wearing with your gown?

You're gonna make your man cry when he sees you cuz you'll be just stunning!

[-->Kat<--]

Thank you guys... you're sweet :hug99: This is the dress that I bought. I love it and didn't want to take it off... what's funny is that in the bag my BM and I didn't like it. :lol:

I'm wearing a strapless bra from Goddess (that bra is awesome) and just some regular undies :blush: I was thinking of getting the shorts that hold you in, but I don't think they'd serve any purpose except to make me super hot! :lol:

Which one are you looking at miss sparky... maybe I tried it on.

[carolinalady67]

I was thinking a corset dress may be the way to go.

Kat, that dress is BEAUTIFUL on you! Why do they do slouchy model photos? I hate them. Drives me crazy in the bridal magazines. Please post the other pictures you have. I'm considering an Alfred Angelo dress and maybe it is one you tried.

[-->Kat<--]

ok... but no laughing... this is only to show how amazing my dress is compared to these ones! :lol:

I didn't even like this dress on the skinny model, but I tried it because of the illusion train.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715012216.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715012208.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715012326.jpg

Now this one was absolutely stunning in the bag... it glittered and was so dainty but in pics it was/is terrible... remember... NO LAUGHING! :lol:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715013350.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715013306.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715013358.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715014238.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715014300.jpg

So there they are... and let me go hide in the corner now! :blush:

[carolinalady67]

Kit they are nothing to laugh about or hide over! But I do like the one you picked on you the best too. It is so flattering. And you just look comfortable in it.

[Winter_Bride]

ok... but no laughing... this is only to show how amazing my dress is compared to these ones! :lol:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715013358.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/060715014300.jpg

So there they are... and let me go hide in the corner now! :blush:

:giggle: :hehe:

I'm sorry, but you CAN'T post a perfectly good bridezilla shot AND a candid boobie shot and expect no laughing at those!! I am NOT laughing at any other pics, but I DO agree that your dress is far superior to those other 2 (although the second one didn't look as bad on you as you seem to think it did! Really!)

[Lacie]

Here's a few of my pics - I loved my dress! :heee:

http://www.laciebug.com/Wedding%20Pictures/img007resized.jpg

http://www.laciebug.com/Wedding%20Pictures/img025-2.jpg

http://www.laciebug.com/Wedding%20Pictures/img027-1.jpg

[-->Kat<--]

Thank you Winter Bride!!! :lol: I was trying to get the beautiful beadwork to show up... the cleavage was just a bonus ;) And we all go a little bridezilla every now and then... right :dontknow: :lol:

[Poloke]

Kat Nda Sand--

The dress I love is from thier "dream in color" collection #1797, I played with the thing on thier website for color... and used Cobalt as the trim color.

Where can I get a Goddess strapless bra? I know that is a good brand...

Also, the dress you picked suits you best. The others... they were just practice!

[-->Kat<--]

I think you can get Goddess bra's online... I got mine at this wonderful shop in San Diego. If I remember right, it was only $48 and it supports me better than my regular bra. :D

[jrbecca]

Lacie, thank you for posting pictures of your dress! It's very beautiful, giving you a soft, but stunning, glow in every photo. We'd love to hear more about your dress-shopping adventures. Was that the type of dress you thought you wanted? What made you decide?

Kat, perhaps I'm crazy, but I think you looked beautiful in all the dresses you tried on. Although, I'm favorable to the one you actually purchased (it looks just perfect for you), I say you're absolutely beautiful to begin with--you make the dress not the other way around. :) Thank you for sharing your photos!

Does anyone wish that the world was more forgiving of a plus-sized bride? I'm just appalled at the concept of a "beautiful" bride being a size 8 or smaller. If you're beautiful within, it's going to shine outwardly on your wedding day regardless of your shape and size.

[-->Kat<--]

AMEN to that :D

And thank you for the compliments... for some reason I think the dress I chose gives me an hour glass figure where the other two kind of showed the places on my body that I don't like.

I can't wait to put my dress on again :D

[carolinalady67]

Lacie, your dress is very beautiful. You also have that happy bride glow that I just love to see in wedding pictures.

[Lacie]

I don't really have any adventures to speak of. :dunno: I saw this dress in a magazine before we were even engaged, said it was the one I wanted, and got it. I walked into David's on a Saturday (with an appointment), found it on the rack, put it on, gushed over it, and bought it. :)

I did go to a few other shops before I could make it to David's (the closest one was 2 hours away at the time) and didn't have much luck finding samples in my size, but I didn't get too worked up about it. I always knew that the David's dress was the one. :)

[Poloke]

Here is the AA gown I love. style 1797 w cobalt trim:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c386/miss_sparky1978/4c5bde25-163e-4c41-ab90-a1fc843a237.jpg

[Winter_Bride]

I LOVE that dress!! It's beautiful, miss_sparky!!!

[-->Kat<--]

WOW... I don't usually like dresses with color but that is beautiful

[mswordwiz]

Hi, great thread to start. I'm a plus size. Working on losing weight before the wedding but I'll still be plus size, just not as plus :)

How did everyone find dress shopping? I have not even tried it yet and I'm kind of worried. Any tips?


You are in NC!! They have a great store, more like a wedding dress warehouse called Bridal Mart in Burlington! If I did not have found anything in Atlanta, that was on my list to visit, and they do carry plus size!!! I have heard nothing but good things about them, from the salon I ordered my dress from, they refer ladies there who are looking for designers that they do not carry.

[jrbecca]

Miss Sparky: What a gorgeous gown--so unique! Does it have any beading, sequins or other embellishments? Kind of reminds me of a beautiful china pattern...

[Jade]

Hi, I'm a plus sized bride trying desperately not to be a plus-sized bride :hehe:
I found my dress in a bridal shop in Melbourne, Australia, but my FMIL is making it for me to save money.

Here is the dress tho, no pics of me in it.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/jadechristy/Wedding%20Ideas/Cheryl4.jpg

But I've lost 44lbs so far, so I'm hoping I might soon avoid the label plus-sized at all!

Here are my before and after pics if anyones interested.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/jadechristy/jadecannon.jpg

And after
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/jadechristy/15july.jpg

[Poloke]

Jade - Your gown is very pretty! Try not to emphasize your size so much as your overall feel and health. Size is a number, a little tag that makes us all feel guilty at times. Bleh. Just keep in mind that no matter what the number reads, you'll be a beautiful blushing bride!

You do look great in BOTH before and after shots! I wish you continued success in your weight loss goals!


JRbecca- the website (aa) says the gown has beading & embroidery. And yeah it reminds me of my nanna's "blue willow" china b/c of the colors. That was not something I planned but it doesn't bother me either. The blue is a bright & striking contrast against the white... I like that too.

[jrbecca]

Hi, I'm a plus sized bride trying desperately not to be a plus-sized bride :hehe:

I've lost 44lbs so far, so I'm hoping I might soon avoid the label plus-sized at all!

Here are my before and after pics if anyones interested.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/jadechristy/jadecannon.jpg

And after
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/jadechristy/15july.jpg

:clap: Way to go, Jade! You look fantastic. I can't wait to see pictures of your dress when it's ready. How are you losing the weight? I'm sure your family is so proud of you, but I'd think that losing too much weight would make getting your dress fitted correctly a never ending struggle when you're constantly shrinking. ;)

Keep up the great work!!

[jrbecca]

JRbecca- the website (aa) says the gown has beading & embroidery. And yeah it reminds me of my nanna's "blue willow" china b/c of the colors. That was not something I planned but it doesn't bother me either. The blue is a bright & striking contrast against the white... I like that too.

I, too, love the blue and white contrast! I think it makes a very dramatic and elegant statement. I'm glad you're not bothered by china-esque pattern. I think that's what makes the dress particularly appealing. Beautiful china are truly works of art, as is that dress. Hmm...I wonder what jewlery you'd wear with it? Wow...you could have a lot of fun and design the whole wedding around that dress! :)

[SmilingHoney]

I know that I'm gunna have a heck of a time actually being able to try on dresses at the store, becuase i will prolly be like a size 20 or 22, because im an 18 in regular street clothes (as we stand today, but activeyly trying, and being unsuccessful, losing weight)

Collegegal, It isn't really as daunting as you think. I wear a street size 18 and in wedding wear I'm a 22. I went to Alfred Angelo's and they 2 racks of dresses that I could choose from. But I fell in love w/ the 2nd dress I had on.

I think A-line, corset-back dresses are more forgiving for us plus size gals. My sister is a damn 4 in wedding dresses, so I was worried about being in a size 22 compared to her. But the dresses I tried on made me feel beautiful and no one could tell me otherwise :)

[Poloke]

SmilingHoney- Do you have a pic of your gown from the website or on you?

Jrbecca- I could of planned the wedding around that dress but I still have to try it on and decide if I'm going to buy it. I try it on this saturday and will decide. I may post pics if I am brave enough. We already have planned on having a beach theme wedding w/ cobalt & silver as our main colors. :)

[SmilingHoney]

SmilingHoney- Do you have a pic of your gown from the website or on you?

Jrbecca- I could of planned the wedding around that dress but I still have to try it on and decide if I'm going to buy it. I try it on this saturday and will decide. I may post pics if I am brave enough. We already have planned on having a beach theme wedding w/ cobalt & silver as our main colors. :)

Here's the online picture of my gown:
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k247/smilinghoney/WeddingGown.jpg

The only pic I have right now of me in it is from my camera phone. It's not the best quality and ignore my pissy face, :lolroll:
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k247/smilinghoney/GownOn.jpg

[Jade]

:clap: Way to go, Jade! You look fantastic. I can't wait to see pictures of your dress when it's ready. How are you losing the weight? I'm sure your family is so proud of you, but I'd think that losing too much weight would make getting your dress fitted correctly a never ending struggle when you're constantly shrinking. ;)

Keep up the great work!!

Thanks! I'm doing WeightWatchers, which is fantastic. As for my dress, we haven't even started on it yet! I'm hoping to lose another 13lbs, so most of my wedding goal weight is already off. My FMIL is making the fg's dress, 3 BM dresses and then mine, so I've got a good period of time to lose the weight before it will affect the dress size.

SmilingHoney- that dress is beautiful! The bodice looks amazing in the pic of it on you!

[Poloke]

You look fabulous in your gown SmilingHoney! Is that an alfred angelo or is that a bonny? I know i've seen it before but can't remember where! You don't even look plus sized!

[SmilingHoney]

Thanks, Ladies. It's an Alfred Angelo, it's from their color line. On the website they show the back in red.

One thing about us plus girls, we never have a problem filling in the bodice, right? :hehe:

[-->Kat<--]

nope... and I was actually surprised that mine fit perfectly... like it was made for me :disco:

[Poloke]

Yeah, the bodice almost always fits...sometimes though, I've had a bit too much to put into the gown up top. Thats always embarassing coming out of the dressing room with miles of cleavage hanging out. LOL.

[-->Kat<--]

mine shows more cleavage than I was picturing but I'm fairly used to showing cleavage... hopefully it doesn't look tacky cause I'm totally comfortable in my dress.

[Kya]

I too am in the big girl club!!!! I will be wearing a size18 gown

[nikkiscott]

The gowns that you ladies are posted look really nice.

From reading I guess I would beable to post in here as well. I don't think of myself as a plus size gal. But the size of me gown is. Its the desinger is what I have been told. And I also had to order a big size because Nikkis' got hips. lol

Here it is on the model.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/notoriousnikki69/Resizedweddinggown.jpg
Here it is on me.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/notoriousnikki69/WeddingGownwithmeInit.jpg

I am normally a large in street clothing, have tried on 18s when gown shopping but this gown had to be a 24. It kind of hits you hard when you hear the gown size. I do have to get alterations done to it. The bust area needs to be taken in. There are not pins holding it back in the picture with me in it. I am trying to hold it back with my upper arms.

[carolinalady67]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k247/smilinghoney/GownOn.jpg

You do not look like a size 22 in this dress! Which is really good news because that is the dress I want except in the red :)

[Andrea]

WOW miss sparky, like Kat said, I always thought i wasn't for the coloured gowns, but ive been looking and im a liking, for myself i LOVE like the burgandy, but hunny, that dress is gorgeous

[Andrea]

nikki, hunny, don't let it hit you hard, but i guess i totally know how you feel. like the other ladies have said...don't look at the size...its the person in the dress that counts. doesn't it suck to have the sizes run small.

as i posted earlier in the thread, my bmaid dress i got from edenbridals (7072) i ordered in 20, 2 sizes bigger then the dress i wore last summer for a wedding, as i knew i gained SOME weight. Anyways, even the 20 was to small so i can totally feel for you hunny. Im with ya

[*Maggie*]

I am so glad this thread is here!! I am a plus sized bride myself. And although I hate the pictures of me in my dress(I looked horrible!) I will post them. I bought it online because I had a horrible time finding what I wanted at the local shops around here(including Davids)...I bought it from www.plussizebridal.com and I love it!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db00b3127cce8931f434bd0100000015100AcN2jVw0csW Kg
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db00b3127cce8931f4aebd9b00000015100AcN2jVw0csW Kg
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db00b3127cce8931f5637cfe00000015100AcN2jVw0csW Kg

[SmilingHoney]

CarolingLady67: Thanks for the compliment. Like all the ladies here, it was really daunting to have to find a size 20 -22 in wedding wear! Honestly, I was really starting to get upset by it. But then I thought, "FH has already seen the goods he's getting. If he didn't mind before, he's not going to care now." :giggle: Also, my bridesmaid Lauren used to work in a bridal salon. She cinched the corset in such a way that it gave me the hourglass figure you see. Although, the 1st time she did it... I literally couldn't breath. I had to have her re-do it.

The red version of this was really pretty. However, they had this one instock and it fit and had to have no alterations except the bustle. Also, they cut the price down $250 if I bought it right then and there. I couldn't pass up the discount.

[Poloke]

Well, I went to try on that pretty blue and white strapless alfred angelo gown I posted earlier. It looked hideous on me, and I mean I am not *cute* in any way shape or form in a strapless gown at all. I looked so broad and such that my mom called me a linebacker. Yeah, I tried and now know that its not a contendor for the "gown of my dreams"... but I've not given up hope, I have a gown appointment August 12th...and hopefully that shop (which has more for plus size brides ) will magically have my dream dress!

[Andrea]

WOW mrs thompson, im glad you finally found the dress of your dreams

[-->Kat<--]

Sorry to hear that Mrs.Sparky... maybe a halter style would work better? I know I dont' usually go for that style but I've seen alot of plus sized women that it looks good on. Was the dress a total wreck or could you alter it to make it work for you?

The Alfred Angelo that I went to here in San Diego was great and they had lots of plus sized dresses... but the one in Lakewood was just terrible, the people working there were rude and suggested that my sister get a breast reduction... so it really depends on the staff... don't count a company out from one experience... and better luck next time :D

[carolinalady67]

MrsThomason, that dress is beautiful and so flattering. I love it!

Smiling, that doesn't sound like a discount I could pass up either.

Sparky, sorry your dress didn't work out for you. But I think that happens with lots of people. The dress they are sure is their dress just doesn't work when they try it on. But you'll find YOUR dress. :)

[Kiki]

The gowns that you ladies are posted look really nice.

From reading I guess I would beable to post in here as well. I don't think of myself as a plus size gal. But the size of me gown is. Its the desinger is what I have been told. And I also had to order a big size because Nikkis' got hips. lol

Here it is on the model.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/notoriousnikki69/Resizedweddinggown.jpg
Here it is on me.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/notoriousnikki69/WeddingGownwithmeInit.jpg

I am normally a large in street clothing, have tried on 18s when gown shopping but this gown had to be a 24. It kind of hits you hard when you hear the gown size. I do have to get alterations done to it. The bust area needs to be taken in. There are not pins holding it back in the picture with me in it. I am trying to hold it back with my upper arms.

Nikki, you are getting married in my dream dress. I couldn't find it anywhere!

[SmilingHoney]

Well, I went to try on that pretty blue and white strapless alfred angelo gown I posted earlier. It looked hideous on me, and I mean I am not *cute* in any way shape or form in a strapless gown at all. I looked so broad and such that my mom called me a linebacker. Yeah, I tried and now know that its not a contendor for the "gown of my dreams"... but I've not given up hope, I have a gown appointment August 12th...and hopefully that shop (which has more for plus size brides ) will magically have my dream dress!


Miss_Sparky: My mom calls me a "football player" because of my broad shoulders. And while I know our mother's mean well, I'm starting to get annoyed w/ her "we have to make sure the veil covers your shoulders and you have to wear it all night." :sigh:

[Kiki]

Pics of me at my bridal fitting:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5da36b3127cce91618d71b05700000015108GcNmblu2Y

And the final product: (Taken after the ceremony but gives you a good idea what the dress looked like)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d806b3127cce923b2c00808b00000016108GcNmblu2Y

[Poloke]

Thanks everyone!

I've tried halter gowns on and they don't do anything for me either. Sleeves it is. LOL. Not that I mind at all, I favored them all along. Nah, the AA gown was a complete wash, the only improvement would have been to burn the thing b/c no alteration would have made me ravishingly romantic and sexy. Thats okay...that is why there are many different gowns for different body styles/sizes.
Although I have to give up on my "color" gown, there are many more out there in white that I can go for.

O, and as for mom sayin' "I'm a linebacker", I do understand what she was saying but it could have been worded nicer. AND SmilingHoney- you take that veil off if you want to. Don't let mom intimidate you into keeping it on and forcing you to cover up if that is not what you want.

[nikkiscott]

Nikki, you are getting married in my dream dress. I couldn't find it anywhere!

Kiki I actually just ordered it from a shop. I went online to the sincerity site and found out who carried this line close to where I live and I found a place. I picked up the phone and ordered it. I never tried it on before, saw it in person. Nothing like that. I think I made great choice for the way I went about getting it.

[SmilingHoney]

O, and as for mom sayin' "I'm a linebacker", I do understand what she was saying but it could have been worded nicer. AND SmilingHoney- you take that veil off if you want to. Don't let mom intimidate you into keeping it on and forcing you to cover up if that is not what you want.

I know, missSparky, but you know Moms :) They mean well, but... it just doesn't always come out the best now does it? I'm sorry about the AA dress, but I know you'll find something out there that you'll fall completely in love with. And you can add your "color" elsewhere. Like the jewelry, your shoes, or even dye your pettycoat. Someone on these boards is doing that. I can't remember her name though.

[Deidre98]

Sorry to hear that Mrs.Sparky... maybe a halter style would work better? I know I dont' usually go for that style but I've seen alot of plus sized women that it looks good on. Was the dress a total wreck or could you alter it to make it work for you?

The Alfred Angelo that I went to here in San Diego was great and they had lots of plus sized dresses... but the one in Lakewood was just terrible, the people working there were rude and suggested that my sister get a breast reduction... so it really depends on the staff... don't count a company out from one experience... and better luck next time :D

Kat, was that the one on Clairemont Mesa Blvd?

[-->Kat<--]

that's the one I bought my dress from & the one I go to this Sunday (after church) for my 1st fitting :jump4joy:

Why?

[Deidre98]

I was just curious if it was the store off of Clairemont Mesa. If it is, then they must've changed their staff because last year, I got my BM dress from there and I had the worst service ever!! So, if their service is better now, I will be completely happy.

[-->Kat<--]

The saleslady I had was nice and helpful and I didn't have an appointment... a coworker of mine also got her dress from there and she said they were great, but like I said, the one in Lakewood had very rude and inappropriate staff.

Guess it's just hit-n-miss with them... but if you want me to come with you to take care of the rude ones... :ohreally: I'm there :D

[Deidre98]

WOO HOOO!!!! I like that idea!!! We didn't have an appointment either and got ignored until they realized we wanted to order our dresses that day. It's amazing what money does with salespeople!

[-->Kat<--]

At the one in Lakewood they were still rude to us even after we told them we were looking for BM's dresses... maybe they thought we were just window shopping but still they had no right to say what they said to my sister! :eek:

It worked out for the best though cause we ended up getting their dresses for less money and didn't have to deal with the rudeness.

Seriously... I'd love to go with you... as long as you realize that I'll tell you exactly how the dress looks on you in my opinion... I hate it when people just go with the flow so that they don't cause any ripples.

I mean with something so important, honesty is the best policy.

[Deidre98]

No, I want honesty, just as long as it is constructive and not, "you look like a fat ugly whale".

[-->Kat<--]

:lol: honesty... not tourettes... got it ;)

[lizaanne]

The gowns that you ladies are posted look really nice.

From reading I guess I would beable to post in here as well. I don't think of myself as a plus size gal. But the size of me gown is. Its the desinger is what I have been told. And I also had to order a big size because Nikkis' got hips. lol

Here it is on the model.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/notoriousnikki69/Resizedweddinggown.jpg
Here it is on me.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/notoriousnikki69/WeddingGownwithmeInit.jpg

I am normally a large in street clothing, have tried on 18s when gown shopping but this gown had to be a 24. It kind of hits you hard when you hear the gown size. I do have to get alterations done to it. The bust area needs to be taken in. There are not pins holding it back in the picture with me in it. I am trying to hold it back with my upper arms.


What is it with dress makers that they put their dresses on size negative zero models??? Do they honestly think that the majority of their customers are that size? She doesn't even look normal, though I suspect that is the camera angle. I'm not saying they should always use plus size either, but AVERAGE size would be nice once in awhile!!!!

Ok - enough venting. :mad:

That is a beautiful dress, Nikkiscott!

~Liza

[-->Kat<--]

or how about actually having plus sized models in the plus sized dresses so we can get an idea of what it actually looks like for us plus sized women.

[carolinalady67]

or how about actually having plus sized models in the plus sized dresses so we can get an idea of what it actually looks like for us plus sized women.

Oh, now you are just asking for way to much :hehe:

[-->Kat<--]

I know... my bad :hole: :caught:

[mswordwiz]

WOW I am not the only one whos mommy called them a linebacker. Mum calls me her baby linebacker.

MS Sparky, I know how you feel, I had to try on over 80 gowns before I found mine. I ordered 2 others by Demetrios, and they did not fit as well as the Bonny. I got my money back for them on Ebay. I found my dress as a salon that does nothing BUT plus sizes in Atlanta where I live. You will have much better luck when you can go to a place to try on more than one dress. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Here is a pic of me in the dress with sleeves with one of the stores veils. I am 6ft2 and normally a street size 20-22 in normal clothing, I ended up with a size 30 dress with extra length. I do not care about the size # I care about the FIT, and how it looks. Please excuse the look on my face I had pulled a 24hr shift the night before, and worked ALL night. I know that the dress looks a lot better with the full Aline crinoline. I had to try the dress on w/out it to check for length first. The dresses with short sleeves, strapless, halters looked horrible on me. I won't even go into my humiliating experience at DB when I was dress hunting.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/mswordwiz/23475pr-R3-005-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/mswordwiz/23475pr-R3-007-2.jpg

[-->Kat<--]

beautiful... I love the neckline... is that lace? Well whatever it is, it's pretty. I like the V at the waist line and your train looks super sparkle-ly :D

[SmilingHoney]

I don't normally like sleeves (I'm constantly pushing them up my arms) but your's look so gauzy and airy. I think your dress is beautiful!

[mswordwiz]

Its the same material as the sleeves with small bugle beads and other beading at the neckline. The sleeves need to be a bit more tailored so I do not drag them through my supper or anything else (((Grin))). Here is the pic of the dress with the model to get a better idea. That is 9.5 feet of train, and I LOVE IT!!!!! I cannot wait until Febuary to start the alts and the bustle process!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/mswordwiz/front1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/mswordwiz/back.jpg

[Cindy]

Does anyone wish that the world was more forgiving of a plus-sized bride? I'm just appalled at the concept of a "beautiful" bride being a size 8 or smaller. If you're beautiful within, it's going to shine outwardly on your wedding day regardless of your shape and size.

Yes, I do wish the above! I worry all the time about how I'm going to look not just on my wedding day, but every day. Its so frustrating to find only clothes, bras, lingerie, etc., in S - XL. I even get frustrated when they only go to a 3X, as sometimes, that won't work for me either.

[jrbecca]

Yes, I do wish the above! I worry all the time about how I'm going to look not just on my wedding day, but every day. Its so frustrating to find only clothes, bras, lingerie, etc., in S - XL. I even get frustrated when they only go to a 3X, as sometimes, that won't work for me either.

I think my next (uh, first) business venture will be opening a bridal salon catering solely to plus-sized brides, bridesmaids, and mothers. Afterall, plus-sized women deserve the same attention and pampering as anyone else and perhaps more since it seems that the bridal industry tends to make us an afterthought. Who wants to be my business partner? :giggle:

[Cindy]

ME!

[Poloke]

"Forgiving" of plus size brides? "Forgive"... how bout they forgive my fat A$$! I'm not sorry that I am plus size, if we were all a size zero the world would be dull and boring. Women come in all shapes and sizes. We should not be hidden in a back corner of a store or force to try on but three dresses available to us "linebackers". Puh-leez. I eat doughnuts (not often), I eat hamburgers, I eat! My metabolism is the pits...so I'm plus size. The opposite end of the size chart has problems too. Just ask a few thin chicks what they might want- more boobs, hips...curves in general? They'll say they are no where near perfect as well, and at any size there is something we will scrutinize our bodies over and find flaws. I'm in my skin, my plus size skin...and regardless of size I'm sure nearly anyone can stand to be healthier. Healthier does not equate to thinner, it is a matter of making better choices.
So I'm not going to fool myself into thinking that they'll forgive my plus sized hide, no no... rather I wish they'd wake up and realize that most of us are not a size 00.

[mswordwiz]

They do have some salons that do nothing but Plus size. I got lucky and found one near where I live. My aunt was livid when I did not purchase my dress from her salon, and I gave up getting a dress at her cost, for the experience of trying on multiple ones in my size.

NO one has to be forgiving for my body shape or build, god made us, therefore, there is NOTHING wrong with us. All I want are items that fit including bridal attire.I had to have my veil made to accomodate my height, since my fingertip length is a lot longer than the average ladies, and the store samples came up WAYYY too short.

[Cindy]

There's nothing wrong with being plus size. I don't think that was what the OP meant. I think that as a whole, the fashion industry overlooks anyone that is over a size 12. Not that there aren't clothes out there for us plus sized gals...but a lot of them are matronly, and not as trendy or as cutting edge as those who say are a size 8.

[-->Kat<--]

and the ones that are trendy or cute (Lane Bryant) are very expensive like as you gain weight you lose your frontal lobe and are just willing to pay $60 for a shirt! :eek:

[Poloke]

and the ones that are trendy or cute (Lane Bryant) are very expensive like as you gain weight you lose your frontal lobe and are just willing to pay $60 for a shirt! :eek:


:pointlaugh: :laugh3: "lose your frontal lobe" !!!:hysterics: :lolroll: :rofl:


And i was not attacking anyone when I posted about the forgiving thing. I understand, totally what the OP meant... I guess when ya read my post it comes out harsh but its not directed at OP, its directed at the fashion industry. Sorry if it seemed otherwise.

[Cindy]

Miss Sparky, No harm done! I totally agree.

I ordered a blouse and a pair of jeans from Silhouettes. $90. And yet Jim wonders why I wear the same pair of jeans until I have holes in them....

[Poloke]

yeah, stuffs expensive. its one thing compensating fora larger cut but another totally when you are just ripping people off.

90- that was for regular clothes... when you go out to get a nice dress or outfit for a special "formal" or semi formal occasion... you may as well bring the vaseline, cuz' you're gonna need it. LOL.

[Renny]

I would love to see the wedding industry and others fashion designers know that plus size doesn't mean ganny :laugh3:

however I will say we do have more choices than ever before in wedding dresses and they are getting better and not charging a zillion dollars more. it's all baby steps but atleast they are going in the right direction.

I was very lucky and found some awesome online stores that sell beautiful plus size clothes and I found my BM dresses for $55 and they go up to like a 6x :jump4joy:
if anyone wants some of the links to the places I found I'll be more than happy to post them, they have everything from casual to formal.

[Kiki]

You know what I do if I get any looks or rudeness when I ask for size 14 or 16? I tell the salesperson "You know, Marilyn Monroe was a size 14 when she was a star!" That usually shuts them up. Just goes to show how demented the fashion industry is. We go from a beautiful size 14 star who set the world on fire to someone like Cher who gets ribs removed so she can be skinnier still. Ick!

[Cindy]

Beth, I'd love to have another shopping link. Post away!

[Poloke]

here is a shopping link to many links... hope you like it.

www.ianardo.com

goes to many countries and all different types of clothing/ undergarments for plus sizes.

[Renny]

Beth, I'd love to have another shopping link. Post away!

where I'm getting the BM dresses from
http://www.alight.com/index.html

for sexy little things
http://www.hipsandcurves.com/index.htm

has a special bridal section
http://www.igigi.com/plus-size-clothing/all_3.html

http://www.sizeappeal.com/SizeAppeal/sa_shop_category.asp?categoryID=Dresses


and yes Fredricks has a plus size section, my hats off to them for coming around ;)
http://www.fredericks.com/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=Holiday2002&category%5Fname=Plus+Size&Page=1

[yogi_deuce]

Hey everyone. I consider myself to be plus size (10-12). I am 5' 2 and weigh about 140-150 (on a good day, lol). My issue is my breasts, my thighs, hips and booty. My waist is about 30 inches but I am a 36 DD (an E while I breastfeed) and I won't even tell you hip measurements. I have a big booty and I mean a big bubble booty. I have a hard time finding anything that fits all over. I don't wear dresses at all and dreaded finding a wedding gown. I tried on lots of them.

I learned long ago nobody is going to cater to me. So I keep a seamstress handy, lol. I always have to have length shortened. I have to get the waist taken in. Most plus size clothing is made to fit women who are over 5'6.

I love www.hipsandcurves.com. They have great service and they use plus size models. I can not stand to look at a size 2 model wearing something abd trying to imagine what it will look like on me. It is businesses like these that we need to support. I refuse to buy things from places that offer plus sizes but only use skinny minny models. I want to see it on someone with some curves.

[purple_octopus]

I love www.hipsandcurves.com. They have great service and they use plus size models. I can not stand to look at a size 2 model wearing something abd trying to imagine what it will look like on me. It is businesses like these that we need to support. I refuse to buy things from places that offer plus sizes but only use skinny minny models. I want to see it on someone with some curves.
Holy crap, that website is fantastic. I saw models that were built like me! And they looked HOT!!!!!!!!

[Cindy]

Thanks for the sites, Beth. I've bookmarked them all!

[Renny]

your welcome. I am just really happy to help, if I have more saved I'll be sure to share them too :D

[carolinalady67]

http://www.sizeappeal.com/SizeAppeal/sa_shop_category.asp?categoryID=Dresses


Thanks for all the links Beth, I just had to order a dress off of this one. I'll call it a honeymoon dress so I feel like I was doing wedding shopping :laugh3: But it was only 19.99 and couldn't be passed up!

[Fellnlove92203]

Hi! I am also a plus size bride. I have gone dress shopping once so far (at Davids) and I was definately disappointed in the selection of dresses they had in my size. But here are pics of the 2 dresses I loved...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/fellnlove92203/reddressfront.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/fellnlove92203/reddressback2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/fellnlove92203/whitescrunchdress.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y245/fellnlove92203/scrunchdresslongveil.jpg


There is another bridal store about a half hour from me that says they have a huge selection of plus size gowns, so I am going to make an appointment and go and see what they have.

[Renny]

Lisa- that's wonderful you found a honeymoon dress !!!! got a pic?

Shanna- do you have a place that sells Alfred Angelo new you, they have a larger selection of plus gowns than DB

[carolinalady67]

Here is the dress I got, for $19.99!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d909b3127cce8be8bffab9d500000015100EYs3DVs4YsU

[Renny]

ohhhh lala, very sexy ;)

[carolinalady67]

I think Chris will approve :)

[Fellnlove92203]

Shanna- do you have a place that sells Alfred Angelo new you, they have a larger selection of plus gowns than DB


There is one shop near me, but they mostly have couture gowns... and the people that work there are rude... but I will have to go and see what they have.

[Poloke]

There is a site online that sells all sorts of pantyhose, even plus size stuff.

http://welovecolors.com/Default.aspx

[Cindy]

I bookmarked it! Thanks Paula!

[Poloke]

Your welcome Cindy!

[Cindy]

Paula,

I completely lost it when the other site went down. You and I had had an awesome discussion about lingerie, and where to find things. I was sooo bummed, because I thought... OH, I'll look at those websites later and then the site went down. I knew the one I had to find was ianardo.com. I couldn't remember the name, but I knew he did artwork of plus sized women. That's how I found it. It took me a while!

Now, I bookmark as I go. Live and learn, huh?

[Poloke]

Yeah tell me about live and learn. I'm so pissed at myself b/c when the other place went down i was "meaning to" get to copy/pasting my planning journal... and didn't get to do that before the place took a crashing nose dive. I'll never get it back and I feel kinda lazy about starting another one, it would not be the same. Does that make sense?

O, i know how you feel about plus size lingerie...many of the sites I've seen just offer the same crap on the same *skinny* plus size models...that just gets annoying when you are looking for something unique, romantic and feminine. Half the crap is just a larger size, not really designed for a plus size body, so most of it looks like it would be rather unflattering! Eh, the prices are rediculous too..we all know this stuff does not stay on all that long! I dunno, maybe I'm too cheap for my own good, but some of it does not seem worth it.

Maybe i'll just show up on the honeymoon night in a big blue bow!.... LOL

[Cindy]

I know! $70 for a nightgown? Sheesh!

I'm contemplating a few on Ebay. I want a pretty white one. for the effect you know ;)

[carolinalady67]

Here is another site for plus size lingerie. Some of the prices are high but she has great sales every now and then.

http://http://www.lovefifi.com/s-35-plus-size.aspx

[Renny]

love that site Lisa!!!! thanks for the link :D

[~Lady_Lala~]

I was a plus-size bride. I love my dress so much. It was everything I wanted. Here I am on the Big Day.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/ladylove06/WedDay/100_0005.jpg

[*Maggie*]

Wow!! I love your dress Lady Carr! I love the contrast of the red and white :D You made a beautiful bride!!

[Renny]

I was a plus-size bride. I love my dress so much. It was everything I wanted. Here I am on the Big Day.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/ladylove06/WedDay/100_0005.jpg

you look so beautiful and happy !!!!

[Cindy]

Yay! LaLa's here!! I love that dress!!

[carolinalady67]

Lady Carr, your dress is so beautiful and you were just a glowing bride!

[~Lady_Lala~]

Thank you ladies.

[Beth]

Here's me!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m20/bridestream/brenneke13.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m20/bridestream/brenneke108.jpg

**Beth**

[*TanyaJeanne*]

Beth you look so pretty! I love your dress!

[carolinalady67]

beautiful dress Beth

[~Lady_Lala~]

I second post above.

[Renny]

Beth- I love your name(we share it) and your dress is stunning :D

[purple_octopus]

Beth, you were born to wear that dress, and that dress was absolutely made for you!

[Poloke]

Beth and Lady Carr.... great gowns! You both look soooo happy!

[Cindy]

Very pretty dress, Beth!

[~Lady_Lala~]

miss_sparky1978 - Thank you. My family said I look like I was glowing.

[destinationbride07]

Jade I feel you but here is my not plus size dress
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c372/sherriq30/MSdressfront-1.jpg

here is my back up if i dont lose my whole 60..so far i have lost 23 :)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c372/sherriq30/backupweddingdressfront.jpg

[~Lady_Lala~]

those are both beautiful dresses. I like the first one the most. I wish you all the luck in the world that you get down to the size you are going for so you can wear that dress.

[carolinalady67]

Destinationbride, both of those dresses are beautiful. But you will be in the first one, because we are both losing our 60 pounds :)

[Cindy]

Good luck girls! I hope everyone reaches their goal and gets their dream dress.

[Andrea]

destinaion... YOU CAN DO IT!...I believe you can, but if for some reason you don't...i still believe you have a gorgeous dress....they're both amazing

[Poloke]

I go gown shopping this weekend, cross your fingers for me please!

[Andrea]

hunny...my thoughts will be with you...actually as i sit at another wedding

[Renny]

Vicki- I wish you lots and lots of luck... remember we need pics :D

[-->Kat<--]

yes... pics are a must and I'll cross my fingers that things go well for you.

I'm going to a wedding this weekend too Collegegal

[Andrea]

haha my work has gotten pretty poed because ive booked off every saturday and sunday in september, 2 this month , and then 1 in october, just for darned weddings...haha all my friends are either married or getting married

[Poloke]

Went gown shopping on saturday ladies...

I GOT MY GOWN!!!!

I was so excited i forgot to take pics. And I can't find it online. Its by Jacquelin.

[Cindy]

Yay! :bliss:

[Poloke]

Cindy i can't find a pic of it online... i need help ladies!!

the info i have is:
Jacquelin b87-9116

can anyone help me find the pic?

[Renny]

:cheer: I can't wait to see your dress!!!!!

[Kristin]

http://www.jacquelinexclusive.com/index.html
Have you tried to find your dress on this site?

[Poloke]

Yea i tried that site- I can't find it! AGGGH!

[Kristin]

Hmmmm....I will keep looking...
Are you sure about the style number 9116?

[Cindy]

I couldn't find it either. Why don't you describe it? That way we'll at least know what to look for, sort of. :shuffle:

[Renny]

there are alot on e-bay if you could tell use what it looks like maybe that will help :D

[Kristin]

Where did you buy it?
Do they have a website?

[Poloke]

Ok, the dress is white, long sleeves that have embellishments (beads & pearls) all over the sleeves- sheer illusion material for them.

Basque waist, beading & pearls all over the bodice. Keyhole back. Cathedral train with a open lace panel. sweetheart/ v neck neckline. I believe its satin(kinda shiny.)

Poufy skirt...like ball gown, also satin. The skirt has lace around the bottom edge about 4 inches high...and you can see the crinoline through it.

It is very very similar to this gown
http://www.bridesave.com/search/index.cfm?action=details&product_id=557

[Kristin]

Is it any of these?


Nevermind...I just saw the picture from above... I removed the link...

[Poloke]

Hmmmm....I will keep looking...
Are you sure about the style number 9116?


I got it at www.bridalsbysandra.com
at the store near my mom's house.

I am almost certian that is the style number, that is what they wrote on my paper.

[Poloke]

Is it any of these?


Nevermind...I just saw the picture from above... I removed the link...


sorry, none from the remaining link... I feel like an idiot cuz i didn't take pictures, i was too excited and forgot all about it.

[Kristin]

Is it this one?
http://www.bridesave.com/search/index.cfm?action=details&product_id=7371

[Kristin]

http://www.honeymoon.it/fashion/bridalgowns_jacquelinbridals.htm

[Poloke]

Is it this one?
http://www.bridesave.com/search/index.cfm?action=details&product_id=7371


http://www.honeymoon.it/fashion/brid...linbridals.htm

Niether one is it , but the styles are getting closer....

[Kristin]

I cant think of anywhere else to look...I tried ...Sorry!!
If you find a picture let us know!

[Poloke]

I'll keep trying, but I am also calling the shop tomorrow for more info. to see if they can tell me if I have the gown info correct and why the gown is not on the site!

[Renny]

it's sounds beautiful.

[Poloke]

its very princessy....but i like that.

its also driving me nuts that i cannot find it online

I called the store to confirm the dress maker/style
it is Jacquelin #9116.
Called jacquelin exclusives b/c its not listed on the website and they said I have to call the store for pictures b/c if I'm not a retailer I cannot see all of the dresses that they carry. The CS rep was not nice on the phone. WTF. So I'll have to make another trip up to the shop if I want a picture for on here.

[Renny]

was the shop far from your house?

[carolinalady67]

The one you posted that it is like is beautiful. How strange that a designer wouldn't post pictures of all their dresses. Wouldn't they sale more? And if you have bought the dress, thus giving them money, they should have been nicer to you. I hate rude CS people!

[Cindy]

I had the problem with dress #1. It was a Mori Lee v-halter, with lavender trim around the bottom, the waist and the halter and the trim around the back was lavender. Everywhere that was lavender had beadwork. I never found it on any website, including ML, Knot, and Wed.Chan.

The bridal shop wouldn't allow pictures, so my cousin snuck in with her camera phone and took 2. But then the lady was such a witch to me when I ordered, I cancelled it 2 hours later.

I want my first dress. :(

[Poloke]

I had the problem with dress #1. It was a Mori Lee v-halter, with lavender trim around the bottom, the waist and the halter and the trim around the back was lavender. Everywhere that was lavender had beadwork. I never found it on any website, including ML, Knot, and Wed.Chan.

The bridal shop wouldn't allow pictures, so my cousin snuck in with her camera phone and took 2. But then the lady was such a witch to me when I ordered, I cancelled it 2 hours later.

I want my first dress. :(


Awww cindy I'm sorry that happened to you! Whats up with nasty ladies at the shops? I'll never understand that cuz you get more with honey than you do with shit. The CS rep was a witch to me and i think maybe she just had not finished her first cup of joe on a monday morning...:laugh3:

My shop was the same way about pictures. Could not take pics of gowns unless you put a down payment on it or bought it. We paid for mine in full that day, but I was too emotional to remember to take pics. Yes, i was wearing my asshat that day! :asshat:

The shop is far from my house... about an hour. From my mom's is a quick zip up one town over from her, so i'd say about 15/20 minutes.

[-->Kat<--]

did the :asshat: match the dress? :shrug2:


j/k... :D I wanna see pics of you in it anyway... not how it looks on a size 2 model

[Poloke]

LOL size 2...omg. I don't think i'd ever see that size... but I'm a big gal (size 28. It looks pretty on or i would never have wanted it. Its hard to dress a short, chubby chic. LOL.

[Cindy]

I am right there with you MissSparky!

[-->Kat<--]

you're singin to the choir :D

[Poloke]

Well, just so ya'll know what you're asking for when you wanna see pictures of me... hehheheeee. I'm not tall n thin, I'm short and round... but a loveable chubber.. te heheheee!

[~Lady_Lala~]

Well, just so ya'll know what you're asking for when you wanna see pictures of me... hehheheeee. I'm not tall n thin, I'm short and round... but a loveable chubber.. te heheheee!


We are in the same boat. Short and Round. At least we don't have far to fall.:heee:

[Cindy]

And as long as our men like us.... that's a-ok! More to love, etc?

[Poloke]

Lala & Cindy... you're both right, and you both made me laugh. cindy did you post your gown and I missed it or ???

[Cindy]

Here's my dress and tiara. My dress is ivory/champagne colored, not white.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d936b3127cce8b0b52028e8700000015108IbtWLFu2ci

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d936b3127cce8b0b5cfe0f4c00000015108IbtWLFu2ci

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d936b3127cce8b0b507c0fc800000016108IbtWLFu2ci

[Winter_Bride]

Cindy, that dress is AMAZING! As is the Tiara! Do you have a picture of YOU in the dress?

[Cindy]

Not yet, Erie. I have the dress in my mom's closet. But I haven't taken a pic yet, and it needs altering, as there's too much me for the dress. :)

[carolinalady67]

Cindy I love your tiara.

[Cindy]

Thanks, Lisa! You got yours from Eden also, right?

[Andrea]

cindy your dress is absolutely gorgeous

come on miss sparky...if you love us you will drive there ;) haha i can't wait to see pics...i thought a lot about you this weekend actually because I remeber u were going and you were kinda worried about it...

so how many dresses did you have to try on before you found YOURS? how did you know it was YOURS

i know when i went with my best friend...she had in her mind what she wanted...plain...no train, sleeves...well thats the COMPLETE opposite of what she got...had some train...poofy ball gown (we rented her the BIGGEST crinoline), strapless...gorgeous bead wortk with pink...and anyways...we saw it and looked at her and IMMEDIATELY started crying

[Cindy]

Thanks Collegegal. I hope it looks okay when I get it altered. :shuffle:

[Andrea]

well hurry up woman....

[carolinalady67]

Thanks, Lisa! You got yours from Eden also, right?

Yes I did. But now I'm trying to decide if I want to find one with some red in it. I've been looking but haven't really found one I like yet.

[Cindy]

You have some time, Lisa. I'll keep an eye out too.

[Poloke]

Cindy I love your gown. I tried one on at david's bridal just like it and its a gorgeous gown! Can't wait to see pics of you in it- and your tiara is AWESOME!!!

[~Lady_Lala~]

Beautiful dress and tiara, Cindy. I can't wait to see pics of them on you.

[Cindy]

Thanks Paula and LaLa. I can't wait either. :lol:

[-->Kat<--]

everytime I look in here I'm hoping for more pics... c'mon you guys, share your wedding porn :D

[Poloke]

everytime I look in here I'm hoping for more pics... c'mon you guys, share your wedding porn :D


:pointlaugh: :laugh3:


To answer an earlier question:

I had been to a total of 5 bridal shops over the last year, so all in all I've tried on over 30 gowns. However, at bridals by sandra...I tried on five and the wedding gown I loved was #4. I only tried on #5 because it had a longer train, but the train was mostly satin and made me look like I was dragging around a bedsheet. I put #4 back on and didn't want to take it off.:heee:

[Andrea]

WOW miss sparky...i can't wait to see pics...

[Poloke]

me too... i wanna see pics. I feel so stooooopid cuz i totally forgot to do it while I was there!

[Andrea]

totally understandable tho, becuase you were way to out somewhere else...lets say on cloud 9

[Poloke]

Question for ya'll- Did you have a hard time finding a comfortable bra to wear underneath?

The one they had me in at the shop was a lacy Goddess strapless longline bra and it was not comfy at all. I wanted to take it off as soon as I could, it kept pinching at me right under my boobs and digging into my skin there. Ouchies! I made sure that I knew who made that one because I didn't want to end up buying it online or elsewhere.

[Cindy]

I haven't even started looking yet.

[-->Kat<--]

I had a terrible time finding a bra until I went to this place here in San Diego called Enchantress, where I bought my goddess bra. Maybe it just wasn't the right size or just not the right goddess bra for you, but goddess does make the best bra's I've been able to find.

[Cindy]

I've heard Goddess makes good bras.

[Kristin]

There is a store in Tulsa, OK where FMIL lives that makes custom bras! She loves them...and they are not super expensive.
I can try to get the name if anyone is interested...

[Poloke]

please do kim, you never know it could be just perfect for someone here.

[Cindy]

ITA! Get that name for us, please!

[Renny]

Paula- I have had trouble with the bras they give you at the bridal stores because they aren't the right size. I always tell them my size and once a lddy brought me a C cup, I over fill a DD and I had to squish them puppies into a C because I refused to go bra-less and I tried with the bra I was wearing and it didn't work anybetter than the C in the gown :shrug:

[Poloke]

Thats what happened to me, the woman brought me a C cup and I'm a full DD as well. Of course she didn't tell me that. When they unleashed me from those constraints, I checked the tag and said to mom "no wonder" it was a damn C cup. Now I don't know about ya'll but a C is not going to support a friggin DD chest! My boobs were doing the "i'll double over on myself thing. I'm sure I was a masterpiece to be seen.

I get annoyed when they say "we have your size" and then rather than telling you that they don't they just stuff you into something completely random and too small.

[Kristin]

I did an internet search and I'm pretty sure this is it...
http://www.buststop.com/index.html

[Poloke]

wow! she goes up to a ZZ cup! I haven't a clue what that must be like... feel bad for the poor gal who has boobs like that!

[carolinalady67]

a ZZ cup :jawdrop:

[Kristin]

According to FMIL she wont ever buy a bra anywhere else ever!!
Apparently this store is the best ever!

[Poloke]

They have a nice selection of bras, pretty ones!!!

[Cindy]

Very pretty bras. I've bookmarked it.

[-->Kat<--]

I WANT PICS :shuffle: (not of the bras, I want pics of pretty plus sized bride to be)

[rowanmayfairs]

Okay I'm not a plus size bride by no means :) and feel I might be intruding :)

but been browsing this thread ..you ladies do look great in your dresses no matter what size you are :) I believe its what INSIDE that counts not the size outside :)

Someone mentioned a custom bra shop in Tulsa, Ok .. I live in Oklahoma. (an hour drive from Tulsa)

Maybe its the Bust Stop .. I wasn't impressed by them but hey maybe it was just the girl working.

http://www.buststop.com/

[Poloke]

Come in anytime rowan! We want anyone to come in who would like to come by...

[Poloke]

BUMP!!!!

[Poloke]

QOD:
what is your biggest worry as a plus size bride?

[Renny]

QOD:
what is your biggest worry as a plus size bride?

flashing someone with my boobs :laugh3:
they sometimes have a mind of their own and don't like the bras I stuff them in :laugh3:

[-->Kat<--]

biggest worry... hmmm... looking prego... or falling while walking in the grass at the ceremony, but I don't think that has to do with being plus sized, but with my extra weight I could break a heel or an ankle. :rolleyes: So yah... that's it :D

[Poloke]

I think for me is totally unflattering picture angles! Yup double chins baby... well hoping for flattering pictures. I know the double chin wont go away but ya know...flattering.

[*Maggie*]

QOD:
what is your biggest worry as a plus size bride?

I think, like Miss_Sparky just posted...that I'm worried about looking back at my pictures 20 yrs down the line and saying "OMG Who was that beached whale!!!" Also--gotta love double chins!!!

[-->Kat<--]

DAMN the double chin... but just to let you know if the pic is taken from above you, your double chin disappears :D

[Andrea]

im not a bride YET...but my biggest worry will be that i will look fat

[Renny]

well I agree with the double chin looking fat thing.....

ohhhhh and pics being taken while I stuff my mouth or mid sentence. my god I hate those.

[Slugsmama]

I WANT PICS :shuffle: (not of the bras, I want pics of pretty plus sized bride to be)

HERE KAT!!! lol

I havent decided on one , but these are from when I tried dresses on ... just to give you something to look at!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/bf0550ea.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/7ce5c117.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/7bc9dbd8.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/d80769b6.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/97d4d83b.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/halter1-1.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/embroid1.jpg

[-->Kat<--]

awww... thank you :hug99:

#1 - very pretty but it's lacking something in the back I think
#2 - makes you look very young (child-like) maybe it would be different with your hair up.
#3 - just not sure about it
#4 - I like the halter/V neck line (totally something I would wear)
#5 - can't see any detail/beading/sparkle to it.

Any favorites? thanks for the pics... you are beautiful... wish I had olive colored skin like you :pfft:

[Slugsmama]

awww... thank you :hug99:

#1 - very pretty but it's lacking something in the back I think
#2 - makes you look very young (child-like) maybe it would be different with your hair up.
#3 - just not sure about it
#4 - I like the halter/V neck line (totally something I would wear)
#5 - can't see any detail/beading/sparkle to it.

Any favorites? thanks for the pics... you are beautiful... wish I had olive colored skin like you :pfft:

The first one is my favorite , although I hate the thought of NO SLEEVES ... I'm very self concious about my flabby arms ...

#2 I didnt like at all
#3 I didnt really care for the long sleeves
#4 was my second favorite
#5 was just embroidered, no sparkle , and wayyy too heavy

Thank you!! I was tan then, now I'm pale again , but I always have a little olive color to me :)

[Poloke]

WOW! slugsmama the last three are my favorites! You have beautiful skin and in the 3rd dress looking down it looks like a model! which dress did you pic?

[Slugsmama]

WOW! slugsmama the last three are my favorites! You have beautiful skin and in the 3rd dress looking down it looks like a model! which dress did you pic?

Thanks! I havent picked one yet ... but I love the first one - the skirt of it how its bunched up ...but I want a halter top or short sleeves

[-->Kat<--]

they all look great as strapless/sleeveless... your veil covers your arms... but would you wear a veil the whole time? I do like #4 ... so if you could take the top of #4 with the skirt of #1 you'd have perfection :D

[Slugsmama]

I know! I've been looking for a combination of the two ...

And I will probably keep my veil on the whole time .. its not going to be very long , maybe elbow length ... and I dont want to mess with pulling it out of my hair

[-->Kat<--]

hmmm... we'll have to keep an eye out for that combination

[Slugsmama]

Please do! All the ones I've found have a really thin strap for the halter ... and that makes my shoulders look even wider than they are! If you come across anything you can throw it in my journal :)

[-->Kat<--]

will do... who was the maker of that dress?

[Slugsmama]

It was at Davids

[-->Kat<--]

here's something similar

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=8&page=3&style=S810

[Slugsmama]

Ooo Kat , you are good, I like that :D

[-->Kat<--]

or this http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=8&page=6&style=S801

[-->Kat<--]

OMG..... I totally found it!!! :eek:

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=8&page=11&style=J141C

[Slugsmama]

OMG..... I totally found it!!! :eek:

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=8&page=11&style=J141C

I like that one! I like the smooth front better though , ya know what I'm talking about? but I like the sleeves

[-->Kat<--]

that's all that I was able to find on that site :shrug2: sorry

[carolinalady67]

Kayleen, I think my favorite is #4. Very beautiful dress and flattering on you.

QOD: Besides the trying on dresses my biggest fear is also the pictures. I may feel beautiful that day but I'm worried about the pictures. There have been many times we have gone somewhere and I thought I looked good. But then I see a picture from that day and have to wonder how on earth I left the house thinking I looked good. I just really don't want that feeling with my wedding pictures.

[Jaci]

Oh man, I don't envy the choice you must make now, you look fantastic in ALL of these! I thought I'd give my input too:

*this one is so perfect for you! no one will be looking at your arms when you are looking so awesome in the dress, so don't worry about going sleeveless!*
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/bf0550ea.jpg


*you look great in this one also, but it's rather shapeless compared to the first*
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/7bc9dbd8.jpg

*I don't think this neckline works unless you want to wear the jacket the entire time*
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/d80769b6.jpg


*this is another good one, not as much shape as the first, but looks better than a halter IMO*
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/halter1-1.jpg

*again, I don't feel as though this neckline works, something about the way it sits under the arms makes it look funny*
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/Kayleenmt/embroid1.jpg

[*Kim*]

How did everyone find dress shopping? I have not even tried it yet and I'm kind of worried. Any tips?

im on the bubble of plus size and normal size. my advice, dont be afraid to try on a dress that is smaller (not too much smaller though) to get an idea about what it would like in your size. yes its not going to look absolutely fabulous but it will give you an idea what it will look like with your skin complexion and what not.

[Beth]

OMG! The first dress looks PHENOMINAL on you! The other 3 don't even compare! It gives you the PERFECT hourglass shape. :D

**Beth**

[Winter_Bride]

I agree!! That first dress elongates your body, making you look lean! AND gives you an awesome hourglass shape! I love it! :)

[Slugsmama]

Thanks everybody!!:blush:

I really liked the first one too ... I thought the "drop waist" was more slimming on me than some of the others

[purple_octopus]

I like that one! I like the smooth front better though , ya know what I'm talking about? but I like the sleeves
The Capri Lynette is the dress I had replicated. I didn't think I liked the gathering at the waist like that until I tried it on, but it is *very* flattering. It actually makes it look like I have a waist! You might want to at least try on a style like that before dismissing it. I didn't even like the dress before I tried it on -- it was like a completely different dress once I was in it. It has the dropped waist just like the one you tried on in the first picture.

Here (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/purple_octopus/MyDressFront.jpg) is a pic of my dress, in case you wanted to know what it looks like in not-a-size-8. (I had it made in a different color for $222, custom made to my measurements. It fits like a glove, I don't need alterations, and now I can spend that extra money on booze. :p) The people who made mine do custom work, so they could even make the first dress you tried on and add sleeves or straps. I am very happy with the workmanship on my dress. (Sorry I don't have any pictures of me in it yet. I need to get someone to take those when FH is not around.)

[Slugsmama]

That is beautiful! Is it Julius Bridal? I plan on trying on alot more dresses before I make my final decision , but I know for sure I want the "pick-up" skirt :)

[purple_octopus]

Yes, it is Julius Bridal.

[Slugsmama]

I emailed them and they said they'd make the "davids dress" with some type of sleeve , for $250 ... I just dont know what kind of sleeve I'd want , and its hard to explain that to someone over email without having a picture to refer to , ya know?

[purple_octopus]

I emailed them and they said they'd make the "davids dress" with some type of sleeve , for $250 ... I just dont know what kind of sleeve I'd want , and its hard to explain that to someone over email without having a picture to refer to , ya know?
What you might want to do is find a picture of a dress with a bodice that you like. (In other words, don't just look at the sleeves, look at the whole top of the dress.) They can put just about any bodice on any type of skirt. For example, my sister tried on two Reem Acra dresses that she loved, and she is having JB put the bodice from on on the skirt/train of the other. She is paying a lot more for her dress, but it is HEAVILY beaded.

[Slugsmama]

Yeah that can get pretty expensive! I cant wait to see pictures of you in your dress! I really love that style of skirt

[Rebecca]

Thought I would add a few more dress pictures...to spread the dress shopping joy!
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3233%3E6%3B4%3E9%3C4% 3E23246%3B4%3A%3B52%3A4ot1lsi
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3E WSNRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B7%3C28nu0mrj
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp339%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B%3A737nu0mrj
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B7%3C34nu0mrj
This is my Mom on the right...in the dress I have ordered! It was like a size 8 so it was hard to get a good look on me and the pictures of me in it are horrible!
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B7%3C36nu0mrj
The dress on the left was the second choice...loved the ribbon accent along the top! Here is a picture of the back of the dress...of course a much smaller size than I am.
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3E WSNRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B7%3C37nu0mrj

[Rebecca]

Here is the website picture of the jasmine dress I ordered. I have pictures I will share later that I took the day I ordered and it was a size 12 so a little better pictures I hope!
Ughhh...will not post! I will be back later in the week to share more!

[Rosebud]

QOD: Besides the trying on dresses my biggest fear is also the pictures. I may feel beautiful that day but I'm worried about the pictures. There have been many times we have gone somewhere and I thought I looked good. But then I see a picture from that day and have to wonder how on earth I left the house thinking I looked good. I just really don't want that feeling with my wedding pictures.

:agreesign: This is it for me too. I hear so much (even on here) how important pictures are. I want to be able to look at the our pictures and see that I was a beautiful bride and not to see those pictures and berate myself for being a a 'wide bride'. Plus, those pictures will be displayed in the FILs homes. I want flattering pictures for sure!

[Rebecca]

Had to post my favorite picture from dress shopping! It was at this really flu-flu place and we were not supposed to take pictures but my Mom snagged just one :kimgrill: The dress had a super long train and I would never be able to wear it but if only I had a very large church...I might have been tempted!
http://images1.snapfish.com/34798746%3A%7Ffp346%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3B63%3A6458nu0mrj
Just trying to spread around the much loved wedding planning porn :caught:

[-->Kat<--]

yay (wedding) porn :ban-split:

that train looks like a bed comforter :lol: the detail on the back of the sideways pic is super pretty and sparkly :D

[Cindy]

Kayleen, I LOVED #1! But I also like the one with the lace overcoat, as it is my dress. :)

[carolinalady67]

http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp339%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B%3A737nu0mrj
http://images1.snapfish.com/3479799%3B3%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3278%3E345%3E%3B82%3EWS NRCG%3D32337%3A59%3B7%3C34nu0mrj


What did you think of this dress on? It is one of the dresses I'm considering getting.

[Poloke]

What did you think of this dress on? It is one of the dresses I'm considering getting.

If that is the AA dress- its gorgeous in person! I tried it on last month in my hunt for a gown.

[carolinalady67]

Yes, I think it is the AA dress. Lela tried the dress on and had picture of her in it but she is not plus size and was wondering how it would look. It seems from the above pictures to be very flattering. I had talked myself out of it because I didn't think it would look very good, but now I may have to reconsider. At least go and try it on for myself.

I need to get over my fear of trying on dresses and go do it!