4.8 out of 5 stars and 109 reviews
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(109)Best of Weddings (5x).6410 Dobbin Road, Suite B., Columbia, MD
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Curvaceous Couture Bridal Collection is a wedding attire boutique located in Columbia, MD. This team of friendly professionals provides plus-size wedding gowns to their cherished clients. They specialize in designer garments and tailored service for every nearlywed they serve.
Owner and operator, Yukia Walker, is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming space for every client she meets. While shopping for her own wedding dress, she was inspired to open a boutique. Yukia and her sister Yuneisia have been working together for over five years and take great joy in helping their clients both look and feel their very best as they prepare for their joyous day.
Curvaceous Couture Bridal Collection offers beautiful wedding dresses for sizes ranging from 12 to 44. Your attendant will be on hand to assist you in finding the gown that works best for you. Other products available to purchase include hair accessories, jewelry, undergarments, belts, and veils. Alterations will be provided to ensure a perfect fit on your wedding day.
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- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Online Ordering
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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Leah and Kim provided a phenomenal experience, filled with patience and laughter, as I tried to verbalize a vision for a dress that I thought I was just imagining. I ended up leaving the store with the dress of my dreams. Could not have asked for a better experience.
I visited Curvaceous Couture in July all the way from Dallas, TX. Let me say it was 100% WORTH IT. I could try every dress I wanted, and needless to say the second dress was the ONE! They sold it to me off the rack, and vacuum sealed it for me to take home on the plane! I am absolutely obsessed with my dress and this shop! It was the most amazing bridal shopping experience ever!
After many frustrating visits to other bridal shops that did not carry more than 2-3 curvy gowns, I found Curvaceous Couture. They have an amazing selection of gowns in every style, and made me feel at ease throughout the entire dress shopping process. The staff was always lovely to work with and helped me find the dress of my dreams. I had a pretty drastic weight change about 5 months out from my wedding, and they were able to create a tailored alterations schedule for me to make sure my dress fit perfectly the day of my wedding. I can’t recommend them enough!
I am a plus sized bride and so many dresses available en masse for larger or curvier women just aren’t *special* if you know what I mean. Curvaceous Couture is in Baltimore so it definitely required a plane and hotel but I absolutely recommend going there if you can afford it and are looking for a stunning dress for a plus sized body. They asked me what my venue and vibe were like, which dresses I already knew I wanted to try, what styles I liked or didn’t like. Then they pulled a bunch of dresses for me to try. Started with the more simple and ended with the one I had seen online and wanted to try (which I did end up buying). Every single person there was *chefs kiss* perfection. They were kind, helpful, funny, knowledgeable, whatever you could hope for honestly. I did schedule two fittings there as opposed to finding a local person to do alterations (because I am lazy). Due to some unforseen circumstances, my dress wasn’t ready for me to fly home with so they shipped it with no additional cost to me (which I found shocking and totally unexpected because the reason was not at anyone’s fault and honestly way more important than a wedding dress). At the second fitting, they wanted to redo some of the alterations because they felt it could be better (and since other things still needed doing it wasn’t adding to the timeline of when it would be delivered). They did a bespoke veil for me - well we bought the veil that matched the dress and they turned it into a lovely detachable cape. They added some boning into the top to support the dress better (because it was a LOT of dress and super HEAVY) and other small details to make sure the dress fit me the best it possibly could. They do have sales a couple of times a year so seriously, follow them and get your dress there. Shopping here was easily one of my best decisions I made during this whole process!
As someone who is far from a size 4 shopping for a wedding dress seemed stressful. Curvaceous couture made me feel beautiful! Thank you for helping me have my fairytale day
I cannot recommend Curvaceous Couture enough. I'll admit, I was worried about shopping for wedding dresses because I know a lot of salons may not have sample dresses that will fit me even a little. Not the case here! Not only could I try on all the dresses that appealed, but the sales associate who helped me was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Everyone I met, from the sales team to the seamstress who did the alterations, was professional and excited for me. The seamstress added a lining and I honestly wouldn't know it wasn't part of the original dress if I hadn't seen the before and after! Thank you so much for everything.
This was the best bridal experience I have had to date. We went with the private experience and everything was magical. I found the dress of my dreams, the consultant was kind and patient. I can’t wait to go back for my first fitting!
I had an amazing experience with Curvaceous Couture. I was very overwhelmed with dress shopping, and my consultant made it very easy for me. The first dress I tried ended up being the dress I chose! And the consultant was the one who picked it! It was amazing to be able to actually see the fit of each dress on me since the sample sizes were all plus size. There were so many different styles and options to choose from as well. I cannot speak to the alterations though as I am not having them done as the salon. The new location is beautiful as well! Curvaceous Couture was the first and only bridal salon I went to, and it was a great experience.
The owners and everyone who works at Curvaceous Couture make the shopping experience SO amazing! As a plus size bride I was worried about walking into a salon and not being able to fit into everything I wanted but at Curvaceous Couture most of the sample sizes were big on me which was so nice! They knew exactly what I wanted in a gown and the stylist picked the first dress I saw when I walked in (without knowing I saw it) and it ended up being my dress! Every time I came back for fittings and everything the whole team went above and beyond. I am so thankful a store like this exists and I could not be more happy with my dress!
The BEST plus size bridal boutique in MARYLAND hands down! I had such a wonderful experience with this bridal shop and have recommended it to everyone I know. They had a plethora of dress styles and sizes which meant I never felt stuffed into a dress. During the middle of a pandemic, these ladies help craft a personalized experience that made me feel special. Yuniecia, Mikayla and the crew were phenomenal. Highly recommend this bridal gown shop.
I went in to my initial appt excited, and ended up finding a dress I loved, as long as the V neck could be deepened. The consultant running the appt agreed, and even went and got the seamstress who both said "no problem" (lol what a joke) I have receipts - texts to friends and family saying the same, that I loved the dress as long as the vneck could be deepened. I purchased the dress for $1,000 (non refundable - don't make my mistake). Coming back to pick it up, I met with a seamstress right away. This was a different seamstress as before, and my consultant was also different as before. I mentioned that I had initially wanted a different style dress but that I went with this one as long as the V could be deepened. I asked about an additional alteration, but it was in no way a priority. Guess how much it was going to cost to do the alterations? $900-$1000. The seamstress and consultant both made me feel like an idiot for even buying the dress in the first place, when the first consultant was all "NO PROBLEM!" They both said "well with that, you could just buy a new dress.. why would you buy this dress if it would cost you equal amount to make it what you want..." and I wanted to scream BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME TO! I cried the entire hour back to my house. As a heads up - their alterations to do JUST the basics (hem, waist, fine tuning) were going to cost $700....... Taking the dress to MY seamstress (who has been in business for decades), she said because the way the dress is made, deepening the V neck would NOT be possible and in fact, would have to be raised once the straps were taken in. I was completely hoodwinked so Curvaceous could make their $1k. The worst part about all of this that has my stomach in knots anytime I think about it is that I wrote in to the salon to express my displeasure and try to make things right, and got the most upsetting, accusatory answer. Zero apology was provided, zero accountability. I made the huge mistake of mentioning I initially wanted a different gown in the salon because again, I was just made out to be a dumb bride with dress remorse (which is NOT the case!!!). I would have GLADLY kept my dress if the agreed upon alterations actually were "no problem" and weren't going to cost me the same amount I paid for the dress in the first place!!! If that were the case and I really had dress remorse, I would have reached out during the months it was getting made, NOT after I was quoted a grand in simple alteration costs... I now have an unworn, tags-attached dress in my closet that I'm ready to throw in the trash because of the anger I feel every time I think about it. If they ever respond to this, I'm sure I'll be met with the same condescending non-believing mentality where its made to look like its my fault, but I'm telling you now - not the case. If you do still choose to go with Curvaceous - I beg of you please get alteration options in writing, and get QUOTES in writing BEFORE you purchase the dress!!!! Don't take anyone's word at face value, and look out for any surprises. Otherwise you'll be like me - stuck with expensive triggering garbage in your closet.
Yuneisia was an absolute dream to work with. She was patient, friendly, HILARIOUS, and so supportive and helpful during the entire try-on process. The last dress I tried on, I started bawling my eyes out in the dressing room, and she said over and over, "This is your dress, you look stunning."
I could not have picked out my dress without Yuneisia's help, and I am so grateful for her and her family's bridal salon. Thank you for making this big girl's big, beautiful dreams come true!
As a plus size woman in the area, I’ve had Curvaceous Couture on my radar since before I met my fiancé. I had planned on dress shopping later in the year when I saw their social media posts about a Sample Sale and figured it would be a perfect time to go in so this past weekend I went in with my best friend.
Long story short, I ended up visiting them both Saturday and Tuesday. Both times I felt so welcomed and even though I was terrified as a large bride, I felt beautiful and never for a second was made to feel like there was any shame in any part of my body or the journey that I’m on with my weight. I felt like I was talking to friends and I appreciated that they listened to my concerns, addressed them, and really seemed to be respectfully caring in the process.
I couldn’t recommend them highly enough and I’m
so glad I said yes to the dress here!
LOVE THESE LADIES! Purchased my dress 5 years ago and got married recently...they do an amazing job at everything they do. Any plus size bride will hear their name from me for years and years to come! They take the time to make sure you are happy with everything down to every detail. The seamstress Amy and her assistant Jerita are fabulous, they changed my zipper back dress to a corset and it came out absolutely GORGEOUS!
Great service. It was wonderful to actually be able to try on dresses. It really helped me feel like a bride. Their alterations department is amazing!
The Customer service was AWESOME!!! I only wanted a silver dress and they had it at a reasonable price! They advised me when I needed to order it so that it would be here for my special day. I ABSOLUTELY love my dress and the Sisters who own Curvaceous Couture! I would definitely recommend them.
I was dreading wedding dress shopping before I discovered Curvaceous Couture. I was even thinking of having a dress custom-made for me to avoid having to go to a store that didn't have a good selection in my size (size 18 in regular clothes at the time). At Curvaceous Couture I ended up having so many beautiful choices there were at least 3 dresses that were my top choice - it was hard to choose THE one. The staff was professional, friendly and fun. The shop is set up according to your budget so you aren't looking at (and falling in love with) dresses out of your budget. Speaking of budget, I flew to Baltimore to go to Curvaceous Couture and I feel that even with the added expense of travel my dress was still a great value. I got so many compliments on my dress at my wedding and I only wish I could wear it for another occasion! (I should note that I lost 40 pounds before my wedding and since I don't live in Baltimore I had my alterations done in my own town.) I can't reccomend this boutique highly enough!
I found my dress during one of the sample sales at an excellent price. From the moment I stepped in the shop I was welcomed and in awe of the dresses available fore curvy girls like myself. I also got my dress altered here. And when I tell you when i got my dress back before taking it home it fit like a glove. It looked like a whole new dress. It was originally too big. The staff and owners were amazing and friendly. They had reminders on days i needed to come in for my initial dress search to the alterations. The whole process was made easy.
BEAUTIFUL DRESSES, plus size haven!!! Definitely affordable, With wonder consultants that listen and totally get it! You will NOT be disappointed. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
My fiancee (now wife) and I are both larger women, and once we found out about this place, we knew we had to get our wedding gowns from there.
The staff was so patient with us, and really made our entire experience of wedding dress shopping wonderful. The staff were great with giving us dresses to try.
Amy and the alterations staff are absolute miracle workers as well!
Anyone who is hesitant or worried about their wedding dress search because you're bigger should absolutely come here to feel valid and beautiful!
Thank you to all the staff at Curvaceous Couture for making our wedding perfect!
Curvaceous Couture is absolutely amazing!! I am a plus sized bride and didn’t want your typical David’s bridal dress that at least one person you know has worn. So Curvaceous Couture was the answer to my prayers! It’s a family owned bridal shop so immediately when you enter the shop you feel like you are part of the family also. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Felt like one of the family being there. Large selection for plus size bride at a low price. Going back for my sister dress in July. Highly recommended
I want to thank the ladies at CC for giving me a place to find a dress for my wedding. The staff was SO down to earth and understanding, they gave honest opinions on things, not just trying to make a sale. The shop is immaculate and their selection is as diverse as the women who shop there. I traveled down from NYC just to shop there and I found my dress as soon as I walked in. They shipped it to me via UPS and the dress is perfect. I can't wait to send pics of me in it for their website!! Thank you ladies!! What you do is so important to the world.
I can’t say enough good things! I was amazed, and everyone is so wonderful, helpful and so so nice. They went above and beyond! I traveled from New Jersey and I would do it again in a heart beat.
Thanks for Curvaceous Couture! As a plus size bride, my biggest concern was finding a dress that I would love. I would recommend this place to any plus size bride. Everyone loved my dress at the wedding and couldn't stop talking about it!
I cannot say enough great things about Curvaceous Couture. I was apprehensive about visiting a "plus size" salon because I didn't think of myself as a "plus size" bride just, you know, a bride. I didn't want to get pigeon-holed into a certain style because of what "looks right on my body type.' NOT TO WORRY. After visiting 6 different salons CC NAILED what I was looking for on the first try and found me an exquisite gown for the "warrior princess" vibe I was going for. They made me feel beautiful and relaxed. I seriously feel bad for thinner brides that they can't shop here. RAVE.
I had a great experience at Curvaceous Couture and I would definitely recommend it to plus-size brides. The gown got so many compliments!
They are amazing to work with! I felt welcomed and in a sense catered to when I came in for my appointment which was a great feeling for a nervous bride! The consult was simple, I didn't even have to mention my size because she was spot on and very patient with me. I visited several bridal stores but here is where I found my dress! THANK YOU CC!
As a plus size gal ... I have to be completely honest - I was dreading going wedding dress shopping. This was something that I should have been beyond excited about and here I was mortified that I was not going to find something, or even worse not going to be able to try on any dresses because let's be serious "normal" shops don't carry bigger sizes.
I found Curvaceous Couture and I can't praise them enough ... they made all of my fears go away and better yet they had so many beautiful dresses that I didn't know where to start! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful ... making sure that you are comfortable and happy every step of the way. I found my dress at my first visit and didn't need to go anywhere else! I feel beautiful and can not wait for my groom to see me as his Cinderella on our big day!
Thank you ladies for making my wedding dress experience amazing and for chasing away all my fears!
Thank the Lord for Curvaceous Couture! As a plus size bride, my biggest concern was finding a dress that fit and fit well and I found it. This store has many options and the sample sizes are plus sized so you can see how the wedding dress will actually look on you. The staff is friendly and it’s a family owned business so you really feel that you get that personal touch.
If you are a bride on a budget, I will tell you that you may break the bank. I don’t think Curvaceous Couture is more expensive than other bridal boutiques, however budget brides looking to spend under $1,000 should find the nearest David’s Bridal. However, the difference in quality is huge! The dresses at this store are really pretty and made with quality. Their seamstress is amazing, and being a plus size woman, I wouldn’t have even considered going elsewhere for alterations.
Bottom line: I looked amazing on my wedding day, did not stress one bit about finding a dress, losing weight to fit my dress, or any of the other madness we put ourselves through. Thank you curvaceous couture.
Yaaaaassss! Hahaha! All the way from NYC. WHY DONT WE HAVE ONE LOCALLY?! Anyway! The true MVPs here. Thank you for helping me get into the gown of my dreams. The staff here was always so helpful. And in one trip I found my dress dress !! (Will attach photos) thank you guys!!
I had tried on several dozen white wedding dresses at about a dozen bridal shops when I walked into Curvaceous Couture. “I think I’m done with white dresses; what else ya got?” They did not pressure me at all to try on any of their white dresses (which I could see the incentive to do, since they’re at minimum 4x the price of any of the evening dresses they sold).
They directed me to their evening/prom wear section and I tried on a half-dozen I think. When I tried on the one I ultimately selected, my friend, and other patrons in the store who’d seen me come out in each dress, were all aflutter. “You’re going to get that one, right? You should get that one!” Fortunately, I agreed with them, and my wedding dress hunt was finally, thankfully, over!
I thought I would want a red dress, but the blue dress I got was simply beautiful. Salesperson listened to what I wanted, pulled dresses she thought I would like, and was great helping me into and out of them. The blue dress I got was so inexpensive, I bought it thinking, “Heck, even if I decide to keep looking for a wedding dress, I want to get this dress for some unspecified future occasion.” (But after I bought it, I found I was more than ready to be done wedding dress shopping. It was the worst part of the whole planning process.)
At the time of sale, they had a seamstress take a look at how it might be altered to better fit me, and gave me an estimate of what that would cost. They sent the dress home with me and told me to call several months later to schedule a fitting and alterations. I got that done in a timely fashion and it ended up costing one third of what they estimated.
When I went for the final fitting, I asked them to hem it up a little further than they wanted, because it was interfering with my dancing (they have enough space that I twirled around a bit to test it out). They cut a bit more and hemmed it again while I waited, very fast and easy.
My friend who went with me had her daughter go there to find a prom dress shortly after, and she got a great one and had a wonderful experience too. Highly recommend!
I cannot say enough good thing about Curvaceous Couture. They were my first stop when I went dress shopping and I immediately fell in love. Everyone at the store was wonderful and they had a huge selection of dresses that I loved. I ended up finding my dress at a different store and even if my dress shopping experience at Curvaceous Couture ended there, I would still recommend them. The store was beautiful, their dressing rooms were spacious and spotless, their gowns were stunning and their staff was so friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the other store ended up destroying my dress and I was left without a dress 6 weeks before my wedding. Luckily, Curvaceous Couture saved the day! They were able to fit me in for a last minute appointment one evening and could not have been more understanding and sympathetic about my situation. During my appoint, my sales consultant and the store's owners, Yukia and Yunesia, found me several dresses that I loved and that were able to sell me right off the rack. With their help, I found a dress I loved even more than my original dress. They then made the situation even better by offering me the price the dress would be sold for at an upcoming sample sale. Their seamstress, Amy, did an impeccable job taking a dress many sizes too big and making it fit perfectly. Curvaceous Couture was able to take a terrible situation and turn dress shopping back into a wonderful experience. Thanks to them, I felt more beautiful in my dress than I ever imagined I could.
“Try, Don’t Buy”
Short Version: Take advantage of the plus size sample sizes to find the best silhouette, material, designer, etc. for you. But save yourself the headache and buy elsewhere, particularly with good tailoring.
Long version:
I’m sad to say that my experience at Curvaceous Couture was a mixed to negative one. The dress appointment to try on dresses was wonderful. The consultant was upbeat and open to letting us take pictures with the dresses on so I could see what photographed well. She even asked me if we could try on a particular dress because the sample size was a 16 and most of their clientele’s size are in the mid-to-upper twenties. I felt petite, beautiful, and confident, which is what every woman wants to feel at her appointment. When it came time to choose a dress, I couldn’t decided because I felt that most dresses looked amazing on. In the end, the consultant picked one final dress, which is what ended up being “the one.” I purchased the dress with a crystal belt to accentuate my waist.
The negative aspect hit with alternations. FYI: All costs must be paid on the first alternations appointment (the rest of the dress cost and the entire cost of alternations).
The alternations were horrible! See details below:
1) It costed almost $700. We were promised that this would cover the alternations from the first appointment all the way to the wedding. This was not the case. They expected us to pay for any alternations done on separate appointments.
2) During the 1st appointment, the seamstress made one side of the bust considerably looser than the other. When I pointed it out, she said they would take care of it on the second appointment. I still insisted that they do something about the shape (one was pointed and the other was more rounded). She did it begrudgingly, but it didn't fix the fit of the top.
3) On my 2nd appointment, I found out the seamstress took in the whole dress too small because she overheard me tell my mom that I wanted to lose more weight before the wedding. Because I purchased a fit-and-flare dress (one that's fitted until the tops of my thighs), this required me to go on a severe diet so I could loose enough weight for it to fit on my wedding day, which meant I couldn't participate in a bachelorette party or go out to eat with loved ones for fear of gaining inches.
4) We were kicked out of the 2nd appointment. Yes, kicked out! Apparently, they assumed I would just try on the dress, give my okay to have it steamed and pick it up two weeks before the wedding. So they only gave me a 15 minute slot, without telling me. So while we're arguing with the seamstress about the fit and that she wanted to charge more money to attach the belt (even though it's supposed to be included), one of the owners literally demanded that we leave and proceed to grab my things and throw it out of the room. Great way to treat a customer who has already paid over $2500!
5) In addition to other mishaps, on the day of the wedding, we found out they gave us the wrong veil (there goes $200), the bust was HUGE because they refused to take it in (the owner tried to convince us that double-sided tape would be a better solution that a professional alternation), and the length, even after bustled, was too long. All my guests were tripping on my dress throughout the night. Also, because of the ill-fitted bust, part of my bra could be seen in my wedding photos.
Save yourself the headache. Buy and alter your dress elsewhere.
Purchased our daughter's wedding dress there. Staff was friendly and helpful. The dress selection was amazing..Best around.
Autumn was so helpful! It was a joy working with her and the other staff
Being a plus size bride isn't easy. I had gone to a "regular" boutique that only had 1 dress in my size that I could try on. All of the other dresses had to be held up from behind so I couldn't get a real feel of what the dress would look on my body or how it would feel. I also couldn't show any of my family members who were anxiously waiting for me to come out in a gown. Luckily, Curvaceous Couture had an entire room of dresses in my size and budget. I was able to try on many beautiful dresses and show my family. I picked a beautiful Allure gown that my guests complimented me on all night!
I can't say ENOUGH great things about this bridal boutique. The ladies here are very professional and so gracious. I went in without knowing what type of dress I wanted but it only took about 2 dresses before the stylist knew what I looked good in and what I liked. I would recommend them to anyone and especially any plus size bride. Their dress selection was impeccable!
I cannot say enough good things about the ladies at Curvaceous Couture!! Going to different bridal salons was not a great experience for me. I felt like there was never enough selection. When I came here I was able to try on whatever style of dress I wanted. The staff made me feel like a bride, not just a number or a fat girl. I could fit in the sample dresses (which was a huge confidence boost) and they listened to what I had to say. I had a vision and they made it a reality for my special day!
I just purchased my gown on Saturday 7/30/16 and it was the best experience that I could have asked for! Sophie was my consultant and she was amazing! She let me flirt with my gown for a ridiculous amount of time, try something else on, and then put me back in my dream dress and let me stare at myself for even longer than the first time! I said at least 100x during my appointment that I was loving every second of it. I went to several stores before traveling from PA to MD to go to Curvaceous Couture and let me tell you, as a curvy girl- it seemed like the consultants in those stores had some weird problem with my body that they were trying to force on me. I am SO comfortable in my skin, and I'm not too far above our national average- but boy were people rude! The things that come out of some people's mouths without thought are horrendous. I think that I almost settled on a gown prior to CC because it fit!! At CC, EVERYTHING fit. I was trying the most gorgeous gowns that FIT. That alone is amazing to me. I was able to have my bridal moment where I fell in LOVE with my gown. I didn't just like it because I could get it over my butt. I fell in love with Maggie Sottero's Marianne gown in blush. Love my gown, love my consultant for dealing with me, LOVED my experience. It was undoubtedly worth the drive and will continue to be worth it every single time that I return to MD for my alterations!! Also, Sophie is amazing, but the other gals are super nice, too!
I highly recommend Curvaceous Couture! It was everything I ever dreamed my bridal experience should be!
I was dreading going dress shopping, but the ladies at Curvaceous Couture made it an amazing experience. My consultant picked out the PERFECT dress for me and I fell in love with it instantly. I cannot recommend this place enough for ladies who want to be able to try on gorgeous gowns in their own size. I can't wait to wear my beautiful dress on my wedding day!
If I could give them a million star rating, I would! My experience with Curvaceous Couture meant the world to me as a Bride. They took such great care of me. I was able to find a dress that I absolutely loved, that captured everything that I was looking for in a wedding dress and it was at an amazing price. I may have tried two other bridal salons during my process but one, I couldn't fit the samples, and two, their service level just didn't compare to Curvaceous Couture's. They have an amazing staff and they have amazing dresses for curvy women. They provide you with the experience that you are looking for as a curvy bride that you cannot get anywhere else. Just hands down amazing!!! Special shout out to Shannon, Amy and the owners Mom, they were by my side every step of the way, felt like family when it was all said and done. Thank you so so much, my dress was EVERYTHING!!!!! I will forever and ever recommend Curvaceous Couture to Brides!!!!
I'm actually the mother of the bride. We live in Charlotte, NC, and it was SO worth the 7+ hr roadtrip to Baltimore to get my daughter's wedding gown from Curvaceous Couture. My daughter is a super plus-size woman and I wanted her to have plenty of selections to try, and to have the very best experience possible when choosing her gown. We were so very lucky to have found Curvaceous Couture. Everyone at the shop was wonderful, and so kind and supportive. They took very good care of my daughter (and me too; I got my dress for her wedding from them as well!). We will be making another drive up to Baltimore in October for her first alterations appointment, and we're actually looking forward to it! I just can't say enough about how positive this experience was for my daughter. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I was very excited to visit this shop, but in the end was very let down. When I walked into the shop it was like stepping into a reality television show. There were cameras and crew members everywhere. My appointment started late and I was rushed through gowns in the fitting room. It was not what a bridal appointment should be. With men everywhere, spaces in the curtains, and cameras all over the place, it was so uncomfortable. They didn't give me a heads up or ask if I wanted to reschedule. I tried to stay away from the cameras but as we were leaving we were chased down by a production member in the parking lot saying we were in his shots and had to sign paperwork and have our photo taken holding up the contract. NO WAY IS THIS OK! How unprofessional and disrespectful is this business?! I would not recommend them to anyone. They also were the only place to ask me to go over budget and their selection of lace dresses wasn't impressive. There is a better shop in DC.
Went with a family member when she bought her dress. The selection of dresses was much smaller than I anticipated and most of them were very frilly, lacy, or blingy. I think there were only a handful of dresses that were NOT strapless and few of more classic designs. The dressing rooms are only separated from the viewing area by curtains that gape and DONT keep the future bride out of view as she has her fitting. While I appreciate the fact that they do carry dresses for larger sizes, they seem to now consider their tv show more important than their customers. Customers are greeted with a sign that says your entering implies consent to be filmed. Then you are badgered by members of the production crew asking for your consent form to be signed or you have to leave when they begin filming. The lighting and atmosphere are not pleasant at all--which is also affected by the brighter lights the film crew needs. I am sorry but this store is not that great that it deserves a tv show and they seem to be risking the satisfaction of their clientele to earn additional $$ from the show. They should at least put the tv show in the back room and save the customers in the front from all that nonsense but instead, the clientele who buy the priciest dresses (over $2K) are kept in the back away from filming .
The boutique is beautiful, the gowns are gorgeous, and the owners treated me with such care and kindness. I found a gorgeous gown at an amazing price!!! I went through a lot of dresses til I found the right one, but they were patient with me and never gave up looking for my dream dress!!!
Being a size 12, I was not looking forward the the wedding dress shopping experience since I know I'm larger than the standard size sample wedding dress. However, my experience at Curvaceous Couture was amazing! The staff was very friendly, upbeat and knowledgeable. I found my dress on the first visit and felt amazing!
The seamstress was a bit intense for me as she told me not to "eat too much or your dress will not fit." However, she did a great job taking in the bustline and creating the bustle.
The dress looked amazing and I felt so beautiful on my wedding. I would recommend Curvaceous Couture to any bride.
Very happy I found this place! First place I actually went to that had dresses for me to try on that actually were too big! Loved my dress!
It has been 2 months since my wedding and people can not stop talking about my dress. After many appointments at other bridal shops and not being able to try on samples of dresses, I made the call to Curvaceous Couture. From the minute I got there, I was able to select 7 different samples to try on. It was so hard to pick just one! The staff really assisted me with everything. They were friendly and patient during the entire process and they really made me feel special. My order came in earlier than expected and even the alteration process was great. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for the ultimate bridal gown buying experience.
Curvaceous Couture was absolutely wonderful. I was visiting family in Maryland and desperately wanted to have the experience of trying on wedding dresses with my mother and sister before I returned to Dallas. I never expected to find my dress in the first shop I went to, but their selection was so varied and the saleswomen were so wonderful that they made it easy to find the perfect dress.
I was excited to go to this bridal shop because I am a curvy older woman. I really liked the sales staff and was very comfortable there. I bought two formal dresses one for my youngest son's Nov. wedding and one for my oldest son's Dec. wedding. When the dresses came in I had the alterations done there, at great expense. That is where the problems arose. The first dress (for Nov) was less problematic but I was unable to raise my arms!!!! I was told the fabric wasn't stretchy. I have certainly worn "non-stretchy"dresses and could lift my arms. I felt restricted. The second dress was a HUGE disaster. It was ordered much to large and the alterations rendered it unwearable. I tried asserting myself but there was such little time left and I was panicking that this could not be "nade right" I gave up, took the dress and bought a different dress off the rack from another shop. I actually spent closer to 1700.00 for the two dresses I wasted a large amount of $ that I really could not afford. The moral of the tale, if you go there do not have it altered there and be careful of the size that is ordered!! what was once a potentially lovely purple gown was a purple disaster! never worn wasted$ and given to Good Will.
This is a wonderful place to find a dress if you are slightly larger than the typical bridal sample sizes! It was great to be able to try on dresses and actually put them on and see how they would look.
I did feel like while the service was good, occasionally it was not the most professional. I often was left standing awkwardly at the door while employees chatted at return visits. My initial appointment though, they were very flexible and accommodating! They allowed me to have a large group and take over the store, and I was able to find my dress with my out of state family there. It was a great experience! Fittings and subsequent visits were less flexible and less professional, but I would still completely recommend this location.
The selections of dresses were great, and the alterations were excellent although very expensive. Highly recommended for alterations as well.
I am a busty gal and certainly a little thicker than the National average. I had been to a few other shops to try on some dresses and either they didn't fit over my hips/boobs or they gave everyone else in the shop a free look at my goodies. It was basically impossible to get an idea for how the dress would look on my body. I was fearful I was going to have to settle for something that I didn't actually want.
Thank goodness for Curvaceous Couture! They had several dresses for me to try and multiple different styles. I am a very simple bride, so Curvaceous Couture's seamstress is custom making my dress! AND it's even in the price range I was hoping to stay within! All of the staff is super friendly and welcoming! I could NOT be any happier! I wish I could give them 100 stars!
I was so very impressed with the ladies at Curvaceous Couture. First of all the fact that they only specialize in "Sexy Curvy Girls" I loved it, you have to be a size 14 to 24 to shop there and all of the gowns go from simple to blinged out. Its a great variety of gowns for us "Sexy Curvy Girl". The ladies there are very nice to EVERYONE it doesnt matter what walks of life you come from and I really love them for that and the services is EXCELLENT. And I just want to add that its a black owned bridal place and it has that very high class stature and all the ladies have that very warm and inviting attitude that made my experience there great. They really know how to make each bride feel special. I luck up and found them on the internet after trying so many other bridal places that really didnt have any "show stopper" gowns for us "real size women". The bridal gown I got at Curvaceous Couture was SO BEAUTIFUL and everyone at my wedding couldnt stop telling me so but the number one person in my book that I couldnt wait to see it was my now husband and he loved my dress as well. I really felt like a princess that day and Curvaceous Couture I owe you wonderful ladies for that and I cant thank you enough. I highly recommend every bride to go CURVACEOUS COUTURE you will not regret it. Sincerely,
Lisa
This shop was such an amazing place to look for and purchase a gown. They have a large selection of stunning gowns and they fit women who are larger than the typical sample size. The store is a beautiful spacious place to shop with great mirrors to admire the gorgeous dresses. My consultant was incredibly helpful (Shannon) and she really listened to me. She found the perfect dress for me! I've ordered it and am excitedly anticipating its arrival! Thank you, Curvaceous Couture!
I chose this shop because the reviews were excellent. They absolutely lived up to my expectations. I walked in to the shop to make an appointment and I was really impressed. The shop is big and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. From beginning to end, I visited the shop 6 times (including my initial visit) and each time I had a pleasant experience. The dresses were great. I only tried on a few, but I ended up purchasing the first dress that I tried on. The sales representative brought me exactly what I asked for in the first round. My experience was so positive, that my mother bought her dress from them as well and her experience was equally as positive. I must mention that the seamstress is fantastic! My dress fit like a glove.
It was truly a fun and easy going process gown shopping at Curvaceous Couture. The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I always felt like I was in the hands of experts.
Thank you all so much for everything. My experience was excellent and much better than I expected. Everyone was friendly, patient, and happy there! Kudos!
Special thanks to Cathy! She was the BEST consultant I could have asked for!
Thank you to these women for having this vision and executing on bringing plus size women the dream wedding dress shopping experience. The dress options were a dream and the show room is exquisite and rivals all the popular tv shows!
The seamstress was outstanding and fixed 3 dresses for me in one fitting. I have never had a seamstress get a garment to fit my body in one go. It was incredible.
Everyone was so friendly and supportive.
Let's just say I am a curvy lady who was dreading trying on wedding dresses. I knew most sample sizes were a 10 and smaller and that is not me. I found out about Curvaceous Couture from Google and hesitantly made an appt. I brought my mom and maid of honor to the appt because I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of too many people. The staff was incredible and I felt comfortable right away! They were all so helpful and made me feel beautiful on that first visit as well as every visit to follow. Although I was not planning on finding a dress in that first visit, I found my wedding dress in the second one I tried on! Such an amazing selection and kind staff part of me wishes I could go back and just play dress up with the ladies in the shop.
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6410 Dobbin Road, Suite B., Columbia, MD
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