Plus Size Bridal Inspiration
Getting tired of all the clothes hanging in your closet? Then it’s time to go shopping again! Grab your credit cards, run to the mall and shop til’ you drop! I’m talking about new shirts, new pants, new dresses, jeans, sweaters, purses, necklaces just new everything. You’ve worked hard for the beginning of the year […]
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 […]
Yes, it’s cold outside but sit back and get warmed up with this styled shoot from Charleston put together by Larger Than Life Events and Designs, of course one of my favorite places. One because of the southern charm that is exhibited everywhere and two because of the majestic and dynamic scenes. Vendor Love: Allure […]
Yep, the one holiday of the year that you can get ultra dressed up and no one looks at you like you are crazy. And for all the you lovely plus size brides out there this is great because it’s a reason for you to get all dolled up and not have to worry that […]
Pintrest (www.pintrest.com) For those of you who are about to get married soon or who have recently gotten engaged, CONGRATULATIONS!! You are now a Pretty Pear Bride and joining the ranks as a plus size bride! I’m sure you will all get the wedding of your dreams because every woman deserves to have her one special […]
{Plus Size Wedding Dress of the Week} IGIGI ~ White Diamonds I love this plus size wedding gown because it’s very simple but yet it has a very classy and sophisticated look to it. The rhinestones on the dress are brilliant and add just the right amount of bling to it and it’s stylish comfort meet […]
Pintrest (www.pintrest.com) As I always say, when you walk out that door, the most important thing is to look your best no matter where you’re going or what you’re doing and as the quote says, be classy and fabulous while doing it. What kind of clothes do you think makes you look classy and fabulous? […]
12608 Bellavista This plus size wedding dress is beyond gorgeous. I am absolutely in love with the neckline. One because of it’s illusion neckline which combines a strapless neckline with an elegant covering of a sheer fabric. This gives plus size brides the added comfort of not having a strapless dress but still allows […]
Finding a plus size wedding dress can be a huge nightmare because of size problems but sometimes it’s because of the price tag. Since plus size and curvy brides tend to need larger sizes some designers charge more. So often the thought of having a designer dress isn’t anywhere in sight. WELL, fret no more […]
I am totally obsessed with this gown. I just love the mermaid style, which some plus size brides feel they can’t wear. It can be such a good look, showing off your curves and what makes you sexy. It’s all about your undergarments. Mermaids can definitely be an option for curvy brides. With the help […]
I know on Saturdays I’m supposed to encourage the importance of looking your best when you go out, but, if you’re like me, you know that getting your beauty rest is also important, especially as a plus size bride. So today, let’s take a break from heading out and focus on looking snug and cute […]
{Plus Size Wedding Gown of the Week} Watter’s New Curvy Collection ~ Style 12603 Allegra There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing bridal companies standing up and taking notice of the curvy brides. It makes me soooo excited! And my favorite company who has really dived in head first with ensuring that plus […]
This past weekend we embarked on the biggest bridal event of the year, NYC Bridal Fashion Week. It happens once a year and it’s when all the designers showcase their collections for the upcoming year. It’s basically the time of year where all publications come together to witness the Mecca of all wedding gown meccas! […]
Kelly Clarkson is an inspiration to all curvy women and especially since she will soon be a curvy bride when she marries her fiance, Brandon Blackstock. So what better way to get ready for her big day than to wear a custom Watters wedding gown performing her new single “Tie It Up on the view. […]
{Curvy Boudoir Session} Take that Breast Cancer from Flutter ~ Intimate Sessions by Chamberlin Photography I absolutely love when plus size women incorporate their personalities in their boudoir sessions and I especially love when a curvy women includes everything about herself even if that includes surviving breast cancer. I’m not going to lie breast cancer […]
{Plus Size Wedding Dress of the Week} Style 3144 by Julietta {Mori Lee} This style is no longer available OMG, this dress by Juliette a part of Mori Lee is stop them in their tracks kinda good. I absolutely love the delicate ness of this dress. The lace is astonishing and the back and shoulders […]
We are growing and that means we are looking for new distribution locations for our quarterly magazines. If you are a salon, boutique or establishment that caters to plus size/curvy brides or women we would love to get you added to our distribution list. As a distribution location you get the following: complimentary copies of […]
Motivation Mondays: Little Black Dress Whether it’s daytime or nighttime, rain or snow, a woman always looks good in a little black dress, plus size or straight. It’s sleek, sexy and says “you got it all” without you having to utter one word. I’ve mentioned this before but when I was younger, my favorite color […]
{Fashion Friday} Plus Size Bridesmaid Gowns off the Rack Some times it can be so hard getting all your girls together to order their bridesmaid’s dress and especially if they are all out of town or better yet if you have a bridal party with bridesmaids all different sizes or shapes. But we have an […]
Bridal Session before Elopement in Alabama by Oracle Imaging and Design I’m often told that I have a smile that is contagious and I never knew what that meant until I saw this bridal portrait session. It’s so funny how people can tell you something about yourself but you don’t really get it until you […]
Saturday Outings: At the Mall Going out to the club, the park or the movies is fun, but there comes a point in time when a plus size girl needs to restock her outfits and there’s no better place to do that than at the mall. When you go shopping, what you wear should look […]
{Fashion Friday} Stylish and Chic Mother of the Bride Dresses We had the pleasure of having grace the pages of our Fall Issue with some gorgeous mother of the bride options. Now, let me tell you, I am a mother which means that at some point in time, I hope, I’m going to need a […]
{Fashion Friday} Which is your favorite wedding dress fabric? We are absolutely head over heels for the Australian designer Roz la Kelin and their Glamour Plus Collection. Their designs and styles are to die for and they really take a plus size bride’s shape into consideration when designing the dresses. There’s a little something for […]
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 […]
{Fashion Friday} Fall Plus Size Outfit Inspiration ~ Purple, Orange and Sky Blue Fashion World by prettypearbride featuring crystal rings Shift dress fashionworld.co.uk Mint wedge sandals boohoo.com House of Harlow 1960 crocodile handbag stefanibags.com Crystal ring $70 – pret-a-beaute.com Wallis purple necklace wallisfashion.com
{Sexy Saturday} Plus Size Lingerie ~ Silk Camisole There are so many things that can make a plus size bride feel sexy on her wedding night but the one piece of plus size lingerie that really does it, is the silk camisole. Yes, it’s nothing too fancy but I think it’s the feel of the […]
{Plus Size Wedding Dress of the Week} Dina Davos ~ Sweetheart Mermaid Dress I was overjoyed when I got an email from Kleinfleld’s letting me know that they were coming out with a plus size line specifically for my plus size brides. So with hesitation and enthusiasm at the same time I looked through the […]
{Must Have Monday} Monif C “Wear to Work” Collection Today’s Must Have Monday feature is “the quintessentially wardrobe for the young, contemporary, sexy plus size woman. When you wear Monif C., you reclaim your femininity and your strong sense of self.” Monif C. has been featured all over the fashion scene and is hands down one […]
Planning a wedding can be a huge financial strain, particularly in today’s world as we move away from the old tradition of our parents paying for the majority of the expenses; many of us are now responsible for funding our entire wedding celebration. Because of this, many couples on a budget have to conjure […]
Plus Size Wedding Dress of the Week ~ Wtoo Pallas Gown style 11502 This week’s wedding gown is courtesy of Watters Bridal and their Wtoo division and it’s stunning! The shape of the dress is phenomenal and the lace just makes it even better. We as plus size brides always seem to have a challenge […]