Christine's Bridal & Prom

g to you from the different style dresses to what would look great added to the dress. She was very kind and willing to work with me when it came to different styles of dresses. I found my dress that i feel in love with and she is working with me so i can have my dress. I highly recommend christian's bridal

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wedding dress was going to be one of the hardest part of planning my wedding, but Chris made it painless and fun. I would recommend Christines to anyone who think because of their curvy figure dress shopping is going to be a nightmare.

unt for my wedding gown. As soon as my mother and I walked in, Chris made us feel right at home! She took the time to explain the different silhouettes to me and never made me feel rushed. She helped us understand the different styles and fabrics, and there were many to choose from! Finding THE dress with Chris was an amazing experience that left me feeling confident and beautiful. I wish I had gone to her first! I would very highly recommend going to Christine’s Bridal! I can’t wait until my wedding when I get to wear my perfect dress from Christine’s Bridal to marry the love of my life. Thank you so much - Morgan Johnston

end her pictures of what you are thinking. When I got there she had a good idea of what I would like. The second dress I tried is the one I ordered. Chris has designed most of the dresses so she does offer some customization. For example I wasn't liking the buttons all the way down the back of the dress... no problem they will just leave them off. Also she locks the door so you are the only bride there and get her full attention. I would recommend this store to any plus size bride.

eas but the ideas on me weren't what I had pictured..... I told her the parts I liked from different dresses and she pulled out the one it. The dress was my size and was able to take it home that day.... Having g dresses in my size made it easier to get a better idea of what I really looked like in them. We are also excited about the floral and men's rentals we love one stop shipping thanks for being so helpful and tuned in to what you do

ade the whole morning dedicated to finding my wedding dress. The dress I left with and fell in love with was NOTHING like I was looking at online. She was determined to make me comfortable and find the dress of my dreams. It’s very safe to say she succeeded! Would recommend this bridal shop to anyone that is in need of a dress!

inions into account. I also loved that she brought in a few of her own dresses to pull me out of my comfort zone! She was nothing but real and up front from the moment I walked through the door! I regret not setting up an appointment with her sooner than I did.

hristine's bridal while searching for plus size dress shops online. Spoiler Alert. They are RARE! Many shops have plus size dresses in their inventory. But not many specialize in plus size dresses like Christine's. I felt beautiful the entire time. The size and dress options prevented my from feeling "too large to be a bride". I ended up finding the most beautiful one-of-a-kind dress that I took home that day. Chris also gave me a list of people she recommended to alter her dresses. This list was very helpful when figuring out who was going to do my alterations. Thanks Chris!

nowing how hard it is to shop for plus sized clothes that are comfortable, I was really nervous to try on dresses. Chris really made me feel like the most important person in the room. It was my first (and last!) shop I tried on wedding dresses at, so I didn’t really know exactly what I wanted. She did a wonderful job helping me narrow down my options without making it feel like an overwhelming process. Once I found a dress that I couldn’t stop smiling in, she brought out the veil and, that was it, I knew it was the one! Thank you for such an unforgettable experience!

aged I've been worrying -- Where could I go that would have dresses on the rack in my size? Would I have options? Would I spend 3x more for "extra fabric"? Would I even be able to find a dress in my size at all?! I was a bridesmaid a few months ago and made the 2+ hour drive to another plus size dress store in Fall River to find my bridesmaid's dress and had virtually no options in my size. The sales clerks were nice, but ultimately I had to just pick a size 2 sample dress off the rack, get my measurements taken, and hope the dress that arrived 2 months later looked good. It didn't. $200+ of alterations later, I was left with a dress that fit but was clearly not proportioned for a person my size. I made due with my bridesmaids dress, but this time around I took a chance on a new store. And I am so so SO delighted I did. It was completely night and day from my experiences at two other stores! For starters, Christine closed the whole shop for our party and gave us her full attention for almost two whole hours. Her show room was gorgeous with sturdy chairs, a large platform that I felt safe standing on and an entire wall of mirrors. Like the rustic Vermont version of Say Yes to the Dress. My party had a blast, and Christine was very helpful and attentive. Best yet, when I signed up for my fitting, Christine asked me for pictures of dresses I liked and when I arrived she had pulled dresses that resembled the ones I picked! I tried on at least 8 dresses before I made my final decision. Many of them were good and I felt like I had a lot of options. If I had changed my mind and wanted a drastically different style, I'm pretty sure she would've had me covered for that, too. At the end of the day I found a dress I loved that made me look better than I ever expected. But best of all, I didn't feel embarrassed or awkward...I just felt like a normal bride.

es. Chris made me feel so comfortable and beautiful and confident, she didn’t make me feel fat or ashamed of my body. Each dress I tried on was beautiful and they all fit, they adjusted to my and my body and that’s what they are made for, to fit every big beautiful curvy bride. Im a sparkle girl and she did not disappoint, there was so much sparkle and different styles, anything from simple and elegant to blinged out and gorgeous. I had so much fun. Definitely the place to go!

d welcoming that she made the process easy, stress free, and fun for both me and my mom. Her dress designs are all flawlessly beautiful. She was so thoughtful and helped me feel great about myself no matter what dress I was in. Her process for eliminating gowns of all shapes, colors and fabrics kept me from feeling the least bit overwhelmed (which is what I expected!) I'm happy I said "yes" at Christine's bridal and I HIGHLY recommend it to any bride no matter their fashion taste or size.

nd when I left, I was smiling ear to ear after finding the dress of my dreams! I didn’t want to take it off! Her designs are absolutely beautiful and I could not recommend her shop more!

experience that could compete with Kleinfeld’s from “Say Yes to the Dress”. The staff was knowledgeable, congenial, supportive and invested in my happiness. Not only did I find a dress that was fabulous (designed by Christine!!), it was also at a fabulous value. This is wedding heaven for us curvaceous ladies!

s to make sure I had the right dress. I did not need to go anywhere else because Christine not only found me the perfect dress, but she also explained the different styles and fits of all the dresses I tried on. We found what worked best on my body and what fit in my budget. She was so knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend this shop to anyone!

fit I was ecstatic! Chris was knowledgeable and very sweet. She made me feel like a princess. It was a memorable experience. And I got my “wow” dress. Thanks so much!!!

ret that I am not a small girl, but to be sent home crying from what should have been an amazing day is unacceptable for any women. Well my cousin seeing how upset I was, called Christine's Bridal and filled them in on what happened. It wasn't even two weeks of emailing and talking with the Owner Chris, that I had my appointment. So my mom, sister- in law, cousin, friend and I headed to Heartland VT. When you walk into this place you are immediately treated like family. From the door to the dressing room, there is not one moment I felt nervous, or like I didn't belong. The owner Chris helped me with every gown, made sure all my needs were met. I have even decided to change where the men were going to get their tuxedos to Christine's Bridal. The place and Chris are without a doubt absolutely wonderful. I will be going here from now on for all my formal wear for sure!!!!

ked in Chris was so welcoming and after talking to her for a couple minutes she really managed to pin down exactly what I wanted where the others fell short. Every gown she pulled for me to try on was gorgeous. The best part was every single gown made me feel beautiful, Needless to say, I found my dress and Chris was an absolute jewel. Thank you so much for helping me to find my perfect dress.

my opinion on everything. She asked the other people I brought with me as well but made sure to let them know that my opinion was the final one. I love my dress that I chose and can not wait for others to see it thanks again

about dresses and what was really out there. Her unique and gorgeous designs and her personal touch really helped make the experience. It also helped me make a decision on a beautiful dress that she designed and I know nobody else will have. So glad to have found his hidden gem in Hartland!

which made me feel extremely comfortable. I made an appointment today not knowing what to expect, as this was my first time trying on dresses, but I felt like I was in good hands the whole time. I have a gorgeous dress after a lovely afternoon spent at Christine's Bridal :)

surance that I was making the right decisions I was treated like a Queen! When it came down to purchasing my bridal gown Chris the owner actually let me know that they had a payment plan which I was Thrilled about because I had Discussed with her prior to making my appointment that money was tight but I had to have my dream dress. She also helped me through all the little details that get lost and forgotten when you're planning a wedding. I also really enjoyed our experience purchasing bridesmaids dresses Which we did at a separate appointment which I really liked that we did that so that the bridal appointment trying on my dress was all about me and then the next appointment with the bridesmaids was all about them I really liked the way that was set up it made me feel like a Queen And made my girls also feel super important! All of the fashion seemed really current trendy really up todate on the current styles and looks everyone really wants to have.The one-on-one interaction that you get there is so personal it means so much more than going to a franchised bridal shop and you run through there by yourself with not a clue what to do chris spends that 1 on 1 time with just you and it makes all the difference. I will definitely be recommending Christine's bridle for any bride and bridal party they really made my experience absolutely wonderful!

le. Beautiful dresses and such knowledge! Thank you so much for a great day :)

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e a decision without really knowing what I was doing. As soon I I entered Chris' shop I felt instantly at ease. She took my measurements and then thoroughly explained all the dress lingo to me- the fabrics, styles, costs of different materials etc. I appreciated that so much! She then fit me into about 6 different dresses, all of which were in stock in my size (bridal 14-16), and that was great because my wedding is soon enough that I don't have time to order anything. I felt very comfortable and no pressure- just what I needed to make the right decision. Also, my two friends and I were the only people in the shop (she only does one bridal appointment at a time and we went during the week when the prom shoppers were in school). That was also great because it was nice and quiet so I could actually focus on finding a dress and not be distracted by other shoppers. It's worth a visit, for sure.

owledgeable and has a knack for picking dresses for a bride to try on that are flattering and extremely well made. She pulled some beautiful options based on my preferences and really helped me narrow down the choices as we went so that I would not be overwhelmed by having too many dresses to choose from all at once. I found this extremely helpful. Christine has created a really nice environment in which to try on dresses. Christine does not book multiple brides at the same time so you can be assured that you will have privacy and a truly personalized experience unlike some other bridal shops in which you walk out of a dressing room to an audience of strangers. If you are looking for not only the perfect dress, but the perfect experience, go to Christine’s Bridal.

materials, something the previous bridal shop I had visited did not do. She used my “inspiration pictures” to get a feel for what I liked and went into the back room of dresses and pulled one to get an idea of my size. Spoiler alert: this is the dress I bought! She was so in tune with what I liked and was able to read my body language when I wasn’t able to explain what I liked or didn’t like about a dress. The prices at Christine’s are also phenomenal while still getting top notch materials. I was fairly picky about the kind of dress I wanted, and even though I eliminated many styles and materials she was still able to put me in a great selection of dresses. I fell in love with 3 dresses and she was able to help me make the final decision without feeling pressured to make the decision that day. Chris was amazing and I am so glad I was able to work with someone so lovely. The professionalism and dedication I felt was above and beyond anything I could have imagined, I will be recommending Christine’s to everyone!

Christine was welcoming and supportive. She gave us a lesson about various types of wedding dresses and what may look good on my body type, no other place I had gone to had done that! Her designs are beautiful and unique and really flatter every body type. She was so accommodating and creative around what I was looking for and helped to create the dress of my dreams. Christine was very helpful in my decision making process, reassuring me along the way. There was no pressure during the appointment at all which was so appreciated! We were all so impressed and happy by the experience we had at Christine’s Bridal! I can not wait to wear my beautiful dress this October!

didn’t like. But I soon realized all of that goes out the window when you start trying them on yourself. When I first got to Christine’s Bridal we were greeted by the owner herself, with a measuring tape around her neck and a smile on her face she got down to business right away. We took our shoes off, donned some of Chris’s finest fluffy slippers, and after a couple of quick measurements we started learning. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, and the first thing she did was to teach us all about fabric, fit, style and construction. I didn’t realize until then how much I didn’t know! But she walked us through it all with confidence and caring, and let me tell you, 2 hours flew by so fast!!! There were so many dresses in so many styles, and all of them beautiful! And the best part was that I could actually fit into nearly every dress she brought out, and some were even roomy!!! That was a refreshing change from almost every other shopping experience I’ve had as a plus size woman, and it certainly made it a lot more enjoyable than I had expected. Never once did I feel out of place, uncomfortable, or self-conscious. Not only was it fun and educational, I found the most beautiful dress for my big day and we even got a discount for paying up front! Christine’s is definitely the place to go, especially for plus size women. The selection spanned every type of dress imaginable, sizes and styles flattering for every body shape, and prices for every budget. Thanks Chris!!

shock all my guests and most importantly my finance on our special day! Everyone was very nice and really listened to you and what you were looking for. The only thing suggested is to have your guests wear an extra sweater. It was a little chilly for my family. i would 100% recommend Christine's bridal to anyone looking for a beautiful dress.

rl and I've always compared myself to other woman. One of my favorite things about her shop is she works one on one with you. Christine is an amazing woman and really knows how to make you feel great. She was able to choose styles for me that really compliment my body shape and accentuate’s my hourglass figure. She’s very creative, stylish, and helpful. Definitely made the right choice with Christine’s Bridal!

t or not. Since I had a not so pleasant experience at a different bridal shop due to the dresses not being in my size (Staff member was very nice I will add), I started looking online. I found many styles I liked but was unsure of whether I should order one or not. I really wanted to try on some dresses and decide from there. I came across Christine’s Bridal online, read her story and made a call for an appointment. I was fortunate to deal with Christine directly. She is phenomenal. It was a pleasure to work with her. She is very informative and really makes you feel good about yourself. She knows the styles that look best on your shape. I drove a little over 2 hours one way to get there. I highly recommend Christine’s Bridal to anyone (not just plus size woman). She knows her stuff and their gowns are absolutely beautiful. So many to choose from! Thanks again for a great experience! Lowell, VT

as thrilled. I am a plus size woman and the idea of trying on wedding dresses frightened me. Working with Christine, I found it easy and as if I was working with a friend. She made me feel special and like I mattered. At the end of it all, I said yes to the dress and I couldn't be any happier. I'd recommend anyone looking for a wedding dress to go here, especially if you are plus size and want to feel beautiful.

d I had no desire to go through that nightmare again. I spent some time online looking at beautiful dresses that i knew wouldn't come in my size and if they did they just wouldn't fit right, and then I came across Chris' website. I took a leap of faith and made an appointment and was still skeptical. From the moment we walked through the doors I knew that this was going to be the place I found my dream dress. Chris is such a lovely woman who knows everything about wedding dresses. She had my dress picked far before I had one picked. Not only did I find a beautiful dress of my dreams, I had many tough decisions to make because every dress I tried on was gorgeous and fit so well. The dresses aren't just beautiful either, they are super comfortable and you can feel the support they give you...(super important as a bigger lady) I would recommend this bridal shop to anyone, it is truly an amazing experience. Chris makes you feel special, takes time to get to know you and what you like, and if you aren't sure, which I wasn't, she can tell what dresses will make you feel beautiful. She is an angel and I can't wait to walk down the aisle in my dream dress! Thank you Chris!

am SO GLAD I did! I just wish that Christine’s had been the first place I looked! Although Christine needs to be commended for the beautiful dresses she keeps in the store, what is even more important is her professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, courtesy and all around pleasant nature. The dress I found with Christine’s help was exactly what I had envisioned, and Christine made sure that it was a perfect fit with the help of a skilled seamstress. My experience began with a detailed conversation over the phone with Christine, who asked relevant questions about what I was looking for, my size, etc. Christine then used this information to pull several dresses for me to try on during my visit to the shop. Let’s just say that it was love at first site on the 2nd dress I tried on! I was so impressed! Don’t let the location or size of the shop fool you – it contains unbelievably beautiful gowns and the people inside make it a true treasure. I would recommend Christine’s Bridal to anyone in search of the perfect dress and perfect experience. Thank you Chris!!!

ike I was describing would end up looking different after it was altered for my 5' frame. She is so knowledgeable since she designs the dresses she was able to show what would happen to my shape when different dresses were shortened for me. The other place did not do that and it was drastic, I would have been so upset with the dress had I bought the other one. Instead Chris showed me gorgeous dresses that could easily be altered to my height without changing the appearance of the dress at all. I am so in love with my dress, it's perfect and unlike anything I've seen online. Everyone should go to Christine's Bridal even if you don't buy anything on your first visit like I did you will come away with so much more of an understanding of how things look on you and what's realistic to expect when a seamstress alters your dress.

ing that I dreaded. I didn’t think there was any way for me to feel comfortable, find a dress that fit, and not feel judged. The thought of stepping into a dressing room and having a judgemental salesperson help me in and out of dresses that didn’t fit was almost enough to make me cry. Then I found Christine’s bridal. Take a minute to read Chris’ story on her website. It’s worth your time. When I arrived she greeted me with a manner that put me immediately at ease and treated me like I was special and that there would be a dress for me. The first thing she did was take my measurements and put me in a beautiful dress that fit. It was incredible. I felt beautiful. She listened to what I thought I wanted and encouraged me to try other things. She was incredibly knowledgeable and just plain good at what she does. My girls and I had the place to ourselves and Chris brought out dresses for me. One of the most amazing things was that I never once set foot in the room with the dresses. At no point in time was I overwhelmed nor did I ever experience “dress fatigue”. Chris was wonderful also about giving her opinion when asked, but not trying to push me in one direction or another. And of course, I found my dress. And it was perfect.

nd something that would work with me and make me feel beautiful. With her help I did. Thank you to Christine and staff for the wonderful experience.

my experience was absolutely wonderful. Chris was so welcoming and during my visit there were no other buyers in the shop. Chris really listened to what I wanted in a dress and was very thoughtful in choosing dresses for me to try on. In the end, I chose a dress that I wanted to add sleeves to and Chris was able to order the perfect fabric and details so you would not know that the dress did not come that way! The seamstress she recommended was so easy to work with and was able to make the sleeves exactly as I described them. The prices are so reasonable and I could not have been happier with my dress! I highly recommend Christine's!

her website super informative that lists the minimum to maximum cost of all dresses, but she also offers an easy layaway which helped me get the dress of my dreams, without having to compromise due to price. I don’t care how far away someone lives this place is worth the drive. Chris, the owner personally worked with me to figure out what style wedding dresses would work for my figure. She was extremely informative and familiar with styles, shapes, and fabrics, which all bridal shop workers or owners should be, but are not. It is nice to have found such a great shop in a small town with little traffic. I love giving to small, local businesses and it is even better when you feel how much Chris appreciates your business.

for, even when I myself didn't know exactly what I was looking for. She was patient and kind with me and my entourage and truly listened and cared about each comment. Chris made sure that I felt comfortable throughout the whole process. I cannot say enough good things about Chris and her shop. I couldn't have asked for a better dress buying experience and I encourage every bride to be to make Christine's Bridal their first stop, you will not regret it!