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Rare Bridal Bar is Wisconsin's first and ONLY exclusively plus-size wedding couture studio. At Rare, we believe that every bride, regardless of their size, should feel comfortable + beautiful not only on their big day but when trying on dresses, too!
We believe that there should be no limitations while finding your dream dress + we promise that as soon as you step foot through our door, you’ll feel comfortable and surrounded by beautiful options that feel like YOU. Our stylists will never hold up a gown and ask you to imagine what it will look like because your size isn’t available. We cater specifically to curvy and plus-size brides + you’ll find over 100+ sample dresses in bridal sizes 18-34 to try on during your appointment.
Rare offers some of our favorite gowns from our sister store, Strike Bridal Bar, as well as several exclusive designers made just for the curvy bride. Instead of carrying just a few gowns in plus sizes like most shops, our dream was to create an entire space exclusively designed for the curvy bride!
Whether you are a modern, traditional, boho, or glam bride, we have a dress for every body! Book your bridal styling appointment + find the one for you.
At Rare, we celebrate diversity and welcome all couples! We promote body positivity and self-love (that means no body bashing allowed in front of our mirrors!) We empower our brides to embrace their own personal style and not anyone else’s. We can’t wait to celebrate finding “the one” with you!
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- Cover Ups
- Jackets
- Wraps
- Hair Accessories
- Headbands
- Pins, Combs & Clips
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Shower & Party Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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This place is truly amazing! The whole staff made me feel so comfortable and confident - and I found my perfect dress! Tajma was my stylist and she was so knowledgeable and has a great eye - she pulled a dress that I never thought I would like - and I ended up LOVING it. I’m definitely going to recommend this place to any future bride! Thank you Tajma and Theresa for making this #rarebride feel good!
Rare Bridal Bar was the first place I went to try on dresses and it was the best decision I made! My stylist Jimmy was FANTASTIC!! He was great at helping me figure out my style and picking dresses to try on. He absolutely nailed it and I said YES! to the very first dress I tried on…we did try on a few more but came back to that one. Such an easy and fun experience. He was so kind and welcoming and made the process so easy. He was very accommodating to any needs I had and made sure the whole process was super comfortable for me.
There were some nerves from me about trying on dresses especially being plus sized. The nerves were promptly eliminated as soon as I stepped in the first dress. I felt so beautiful and honestly magical. It was such a special time with my family and friends. I will be recommending Rare (or Strike) to all of my future brides!!
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Rare Bridal. As a plus size bride I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I got an appointment during the sample sale and was nervous about how much attention I’d get and if there would be dresses that fit me. I had a fantastic 60 min appointment and got the opportunity to try on tons of dresses. My stylist, Tajma, was amazing! She helped me find my dress. It wasn’t at all what I thought I’d want, but she did great work listening to the things I was actually liking about what I was trying on. I cannot recommend Rare enough. Having gone to chain-type bridal shops, this experience was FAR above my previous experiences. Go to Rare Bridal Bar!
I had a wonderful experience from start to finish and the start was before I even entered the building. The communication to prepare me for my appt was stellar. They were extremely detailed and bride centered. I had zero surprises when I got to the bridal bar. Tajma Hall was my stylist, but more like an expert. She knew exactly what I envisioned just from a brief conversation. Everyone was friendly and welcoming from the moment I stepped in the door. Even the smell in the air was refreshing and inviting. First and last stop for my dress because I said YES TO THE DRESS! The icing on the cake was the price. My dress was half off and so was the veil. Thank you Rare Bridal Bar for such a wonderful experience. ❤️
I booked my first dress experience at rare bridal and it was absolutely amazing. It was way above and beyond what I could have imagined. Tajma was my stylist and she was fantastic. She made me feel amazing and so comfortable. She helped me with dresses I would have never picked myself and the best part is because of that I chose a dress I would have passed up. It felt so amazing saying yes to the dress at my first stop. I highly recommend rare bridal to any bride looking for an amazing experience and stunning dress selection.
I cannot recommend Rare enough! I shopped all over Chicago, including a few plus sized shops, but did not find nearly the *curated* selection, expertise, or welcoming environment offered by Rare. It’s well worth a drive if you’re outside Milwaukee.
I had to go alone but Abby, my stylist, was there the whole way. She did an amazing job helping pick out dresses, making phone calls to verify details, patiently waiting while I FaceTimed my mom every 5 minutes. She helped me think through the pros and cons of each dress and didn’t put on any pressure to make a decision or feel things I wasn’t feeling :)
They have lots of appointment options whether you’re making a day of it with your entourage or just trying to find the dang dress already. And even though I was in the later camp, it still felt very special and I found THE dress!
From experience, a warehouse of selections doesn’t mean a quality selection. Boutiques are the way to go and this was by far the best of the best!
I had never been dress shopping and my experience was amazing. Abby was very professional and friendly as were the other staff. I wanted a place that I could actually try on dresses that were in smaller sizes. She has a nice selection to choose from. I feel for the first dress I tried on but kept trying several others and chose the first. The fitting room was spacious and felt very comfortable.
I would highly recommend a visit if you are a plus size.
Dress shopping was part of the wedding planning process I was really dreading. As a plus size bride, it’s not easy to find a shop that feels fun, inclusive, and has dresses in a range of sizes. Enter Rare Bridal Bar.
From start to finish, Rare was exceptional. They answered all of my questions before arriving and made me excited before I even stepped foot into the space. Walking in felt like the dress store of my dreams that I never thought I would see in person. The space is stunning, the staff are so lovely, and the whole experience is what every bride should get.
My stylist, Tajma, was incredibly sweet and picked the perfect dresses. It feels vulnerable to have someone you just met get you in and out of wedding gowns but she made me feel at ease the whole time.
I picked my dress yesterday and I can’t wait to go back to Rare and pick her up. If you are a plus size bride, Rare Bridal Bar is the dress shopping experience everyone deserves for their wedding.
Being a plus size bride I was very hesitant to go shopping for a wedding dress because dress store typically aren’t plus size friendly. I made a last minute appointment and I am so glad I did! Emily made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process! She listened to all my likes and dislikes regarding what I wanted in my dress and helped me find the perfect one! Rare has an amazing selection of dresses that I could actually get zipped up in which made me feel confident and relaxed! Rare was the first store I went to to try on wedding dresses and I cannot say enough good things about my experience!
As a plus size bride, wedding dress shopping came with a lot of anxiety. The second I walked in to Rare, all of that anxiety melted away! I felt so welcome and valued. Their selection of dresses is outstanding. Anything I wanted to try on, I could! Any style - they had my size and it felt great to know that I could literally try on every single dress they had. At other stores, that isn’t the case. I felt like a bride at Rare. The whole experience was a 10/10! Saying yes to the dress, popping confetti, and enjoying a signature drink made for the perfect ending to a great experience! My dress was everything I wanted it to be and more!
I cannot express enough how much I loved my experience here!
Emily welcomed us in and did the check in process. Firstly, it was quick and we went over my personal details to ensure it was correct.
Walking in and seeing the shop was something else. It's different from chain shops - beautiful, cozy, and welcoming. As a plus sized bride, I wished I'd visited this store first!
They have a wide range of sizes and styles, which I was excited for as I wanted a black dress. There wasn't another shop in the Milwaukee area that had black plus size dresses in store to actually try on.
Emily kept my budget in mind, which I was very thankful for! This way, I didn't feel pressured to buy anything that was out of my price range and she could show me dresses that aligned with that.
I felt so comfortable working with Emily, her style was exactly what I'd wear and she was so friendly.
All in all, I said yes to my dress today and will recommend this store to any bride I meet.
Thank you Emily & Rare Bridal for helping make my wedding dream come true!
Where do I start! Customer service from the time I booked my appointment all the way to the to the finale was amazing! They did such a great job listening to likes and dislikes and pulling dresses that were in my budget. We weren’t rushed at all Heidi took her time and was very thoughtful, kind, honest, and had a great sense of humor. My dad and daughter felt relaxed and heard during the appointment. Heidi took the time to interact with them as well and explained everything very well. Highly recommend rare bridal bar! The whole team is phenomenal!
I cannot say enough great things about Rare Bridal Bar. This was my first dress appointment and, I'm excited to say, my last. I said "Yes" after the most wonderful appointment with my stylist, Tajma. From the start I was so impressed with Tajma's professionalism, knowledge, and kind demeanor. She made me feel comfortable and confident. She was well versed on my preferences based on the pre-appointment information I provided and the Pinterest board I shared. She was also conscious of my budget. She never pushed her own opinions but expertly listened to my feedback and adjusted her selections accordingly. The champagne toast and confetti pop after I had chosen my dress was so thoughtful. Owner, Abby, and Tajma were right there taking photos and cheering us on.
Rare makes you feel welcome, heard, and seen. There is no rush and no "conveyor belt" mentality. You feel unique and special. I cannot recommend them enough.
Had the best time at Rare finding my dress! Heidi was amazing to work with and truly helped me find the perfect dress! Highly recommend!
I cannot say enough amazing things about Rare Bridal Bar!! I booked this first appointment to help get an understanding of what dresses I like on my body and really to ask questions about this process. My consultant, Jimmy, was incredible! He was sweet, honest, and made me feel like a queen! My date isn’t for another two years so I will be booking again in another 6 months to actually buy a dress- but felt so welcomed as a nervous bride to ask questions and get a better understanding of how I envision myself on my wedding day! A truly incredible experience for any plus size brides who might be nervous about not feeling comfortable in their own skin on their wedding day, or who wants to have options of different colors and so many designs.
Finding my dress was the one task in wedding planning that I was hesitant about. Being plus sized I was afraid of what this experience might look like but finding Rare Bridal Bar was such a saving grace! It says it right in the name - it is RARE - the selection, experience, and level of care were all top notch. Emily was so knowledgeable and patient with me, such an angel! I cannot recommend it enough: ALL PLUS SIZED BRIDES NEED TO START THEIR SEARCH AT RARE!!
I had an unbelievable experience at Rare Bridal Bar. Jimmy and Abby were so welcoming, bubbly and kind. Jimmy was my stylist, and he did a stellar job. He was funny, encouraging, honest and sweet. I felt so beautiful the entire appointment. The appointment didn't feel rushed, and Jimmy even let us run over our scheduled time. I cannot say enough good things about Rare Bridal Bar. I will definitely be recommending Rare (and Strike) to family and friends. It was the best experience!
I had the best experience at Rare Bridal Bar! Leena helped me and was amazing! I felt so comfortable the whole time! The shop is beautiful! The dresses are beautiful! Im so happy I got the say YES at Rare!
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326 W Florida St, Milwaukee, WI | Greater Milwaukee Area, Wisconsin
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