Plus Size Bridal Inspiration
*Originally posted on 2/6/14 So of course this whole Biggest Loser uproar has been abuzz online and caused many of us to really contemplate….How much is too much weight to lose and what’s realistic? Image via Celebrity Yahoo Let’s be honest, I don’t fault Rachel Fredrickson for wanting to lose the weight, heck we all […]
Check out this bride in her wedding here. Some brides prefer to marry in the spring or summer, and others dream of tying the knot in the fall or winter. While we love winter weddings (the snow! the holidays! the romance!), it can be tough to find a dress fit for a cold-weather wedding — you’ll want […]
The wedding ceremony is one of the occasions a woman looks up to in life. It is the day she is the center of attraction, and so she wants everything at its best. The planning for a wedding is a very tedious task and even if you outsource the planning to an event organizer, you […]
Gotta love these tips that I shared when I was in Atlanta for the Your Wedding Experience Bridal Show with David Tutera. Check out some of my advice for plus size brides over on their site. Check out Plus Size Bridal Gowns Here
We all know that David’s Bridal has gotten a bad rap in the past according to plus size brides; from not being treated appropriately, to not having a large selection of plus size wedding dresses to choose from. But David’s Bridal has finally listened and what they have done is such a great move in […]
Happy Wedding Saturday!! I’m beyond excited to share a few sneak peeks from celebrity plus size blogger Nicolette Mason’s Memorial Day wedding to her sweetheart Ali in Brooklyn. There are so many things that I adore about this wedding. Here are a few pictures of my favorite inspirations from her wedding. Non White […]
See my tips over in Brides Magazine
{PLUS SIZE BRIDAL SALON} HAUTE & CO. IN CHICAGO We’ve got another fabulous post up over on Brides Magazine, check out all our posts here. This week it’s about some of the preliminary things a plus size bride can do to get ready for her dress shopping experience. You will be […]
We are coming up on the last week of the Steal the Deal sweepstake. If this is the first time you’re hearing about this, then you definitely need to head over to Davidsbridal.com and see what everyone is so excited about! We have more details in our first 3 posts here, here and here. Have you entered yet? […]
Well, if you have no idea what the Steal the Deal sweepstake is, then you definitely need to head over to Davidsbridal.com and see what everyone is so excited! We have more details in our first 2 posts here and here. Have you entered yet? IF YOU HAVEN’T WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. Enter Now We […]
It’s week two of David’s Bridal 4 week sweepstakes, if you missed our first post laying out the details, check it out find here. I’m so excited to say that we have had tons of pretty pear brides enter for their chance to “Steal The Deal”! Have you entered yet? If you haven’t what are you […]
{REAL CURVY ENGAGEMENT} ADVENTUROUS COUPLE IN GEORGIA After your significant other pops the question, it’s time start thinking about your engagement party — and what you’re going to wear to the celebration. Remember that this is a time to celebrate and enjoy the excitement and wonderment of being engaged, so these helpful […]
{REAL PLUS SIZE WEDDING} SHADES OF PURPLE BOSTON WEDDING BY M DAVIDSON-SCHAPIRO PHOTOGRAPHY Some brides prefer to marry in the spring or summer, and others dream of tying the knot in the fall or winter. While we love winter weddings (the snow! the holidays! the romance!), it can be tough to find […]
Check out my picks HERE A few weeks ago I was able to be at one of the biggest bridal events that happens twice a year, Bridal Fashion Week in NYC. It is the one time a year that all designers come out and show off their newest designs. And I did […]
This week’s plus size bridal salon feature is of a new bridal salon in Dallas Texas, A Curvy Bride. And it’s just what Dallas needed! Check out their interview below. 1. Tell us about you and your background. A Curvy Bride is a division of StarDust Celebrations which was opened in 1999 by Jenifer […]
As a plus size bride you must keep in mind all your bridesmaids and their sizes. As hard as it is to take everyone’s feelings and size into consideration because I know you feel like it’s YOUR day but you must be mindful of how the bridesmaid dress will fit on all your […]
This is honestly, hands down one of my favorite tips. So often plus size brides know exactly what dress to try on. They assume that the one dress in their mind is the only option so they walk pass or stroll through dresses that could potentially be THEIR dress because they are envisioning how a […]
I was so excited about watching this amazing show! The plus size bridal community has been waiting so long for something like this. TLC has done shows in the past for plus size brides but they haven’t been shot in salons that were fully dedicated to plus size wedding gowns. This show takes place in Curvaceous […]
Order Digital Issue and Digital/Print I can’t get over how much went into this issue from all the amazing articles to the fantastic weddings we featured. It leaves me in awe to think about it. Well, it’s finally here and I’m so excited to share it with you. And our cover looks amazing too, thanks to all the […]
Pre-Order Digital Issue and Digital/Print It seems that our Pretty Pear Bride Magazine covers are getting better and better each issue and this issue is no different. We have a wonderful team that worked tirelessly to make a cover that would knock everyone’s socks off and it did. My goal to making amazing issues and covers is to […]
Yep you heard me right and I am official overjoyed and beyond excited to report that we as plus size and curvy brides are finally getting some representation on TV. “Curvy Brides” is set to premiere on TLC during the coveted “Friday Bride Day” at 10pm on August 1, 2014. “Curvy Brides” showcases the plus-size bridal salon […]
{Fashion Friday} Styling Tips for Plus Size Brides This week we are featuring a few of our styling tips for plus size brides from our Summer Fashion Issue {V10}, check out the issue here. Check out more styling tips in our Summer Fashion Issue {V10} HERE Share some of your styling tips below!
Bridal trends come and go. One year something is totally hot, and then it’s gone…just like your Mom’s 1984 wedding dress – puffy sleeves were totally in, and now they are just a laughing stock, (although if you decide to have an 80’s themed wedding, puffy sleeves and all, please be sure to let me […]
{Fashion Friday} Plus Size Vintage Weddings by ModCloth // Sponsored Post I am such a vintage fanatic at heart and I think it’s because vintage fashions are a nod to a more elegant and chic time. Women’s fashion was so chic and it was so easy to be a plus size bride during this […]
How to answer the tough questions about who’s invited, and keep your guest count from spinning out of control Whether you are working with a small or large budget there will always be tough guest list situations, and you can find yourself in an uncomfortable conversation with friends or relatives. Here are some of the […]
Travel Inspired Engagement Shoot January can be a magical and overwhelming time in the life of a newly engaged couple. You have so much to look forward to, so many things to plan, and then a realization that hits you like a bag of bricks. Photos. Engagement photos, bachlorette photos, wedding photos, family photos, any […]
Whenever anyone thinks about looking for a wedding dress, people always cringe because they know they will be trying on a ton of dresses which to some might seem like a good time but come on, the thought of having to get dressed in a room between 5-10 times and then having to come out […]
This tip is so important to plus size brides. Undergarments are meant to help you look and feel better. They are responsible for that smooth, tucked in look that a wedding gown should have and everything that we, as plus size brides, struggle with. So if you are feeling that your dress isn’t fitting […]