Curvaceous Couture Bridal featuring plus size samples

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.

patient. I can’t wait to go back for my first fitting!

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.

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!

f 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.

he 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.

ted 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!

edia 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!

ars 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!

ecial day. I ABSOLUTELY love my dress and the Sisters who own Curvaceous Couture! I would definitely recommend them.

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!

e 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.

d 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!

re 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!

ust 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.

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y dress at the wedding and couldn't stop talking about it!

now, 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.

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!

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!

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.

ays so helpful. And in one trip I found my dress dress !! (Will attach photos) thank you guys!!

y 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!

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.

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.

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!

y 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!

ction. 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!

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!

t 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!

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!!!!

ughter 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!

w 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.

e 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 .

sses til I found the right one, but they were patient with me and never gave up looking for my dream dress!!!

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.

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.