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The Curvy Bride

4.9 out of 5 stars and 132 reviews
4.9
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best-of-weddings

357 Route 9, Manalapan, NJ

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About This Vendor

Designer Plus Size Bridal

The Curvy Bride is a wedding gown salon in Manalapan, NJ. This boutique carries sample sizes ranging from 14 to 34 and provides custom pieces and special orders for couples from all walks of life. During your appointment, these specialists will go above and beyond to help you find the gown that best matches your personality and nuptial theme. Owner Michelle Files was inspired to start The Curvy Bride after her own experience of wedding gown shopping in 2011. After struggling to find the perfect gown for her, she was determined to give all soon-to-be-weds a place where they feel welcome and comfortable. She and her team believe that every couple deserves to feel beautiful no matter their preferred style and aesthetic. Your happiness and vision will be their main priority as they help you find a dress that falls on you the way that you want. The team behind The Curvy Bride works closely with each of their clients to ensure that they stand at their altar with confidence. You will have an array of designers to choose from, including Allure Couture, Essence of Australia, and Maggie Sottero. Your alterations will be done in-house, to ensure that your final attire matches your wedding dream. Whether you prefer a lacy, romantic number or sleek, minimalist gown, these stylists will work to bring your vision to life.

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Hair Accessories, Sashes & Belts, Veils
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
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Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
Alterations, Dry Cleaning & Preservation, Plus Size Available, Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner

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The Curvy Bride Reviews

4.9 out of 5.0
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Reviewed On 8/20/2023 by Ashley D
My experience at the curvy bride was my favorite and least stressful part of wedding planning. Being a curvy woman I knew finding a dress that made me feel beautiful and sexy would be difficult so the thought of wedding dress shopping was horri...
fying to me. I went to another shop and accepted my fate of simply getting whatever fit. I was excited when my soon to be wife told me about The curvy bride and made an appointment as soon as I could. From the moment I entered the boutique I felt welcome and confident. I told them my vision and LITERALLY the first dress the stylist picked embodied everything I wanted. Not only is their selection GORGEOUS but the women of Curvy Bride are truly doing an amazing thing by starting this company that makes bridal wear accessible to those who are not a size 2. I will never stop being grateful for my wedding dress experience and I have never felt more beautiful than the day of my wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2023
Ashley, thank you so so much for your kind words! We are so glad you loved your experience with us - you looked absolutely beautiful and it was such a pleasure seeing you (and your sweet mother in law!) at your fittings. Congratulations and THA...
NKS a million! <3
Reviewed On 6/28/2023 by Melanie N
From the moment I walked in the door at The Curvy Bride, I was greeted with amazing customer service and made to feel so special. They had a nice private area for me and my friends set aside for our appointment. Dayna was my bridal consultant, ...
and she was such a spark of joy. Spending time with her was like being with an old friend! She was a great listener and it only took a few dresses for me to find the one! I was able to buy it off the rack and take it home with me, making it such an easy and enjoyable experience. The dress was super flattering, beautiful, and simple, just what I wanted. My friends loved Dayna and her personality was truly a joy! Highly recommend Dayna and this fantastic shop, thank you for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2023
Melanie! Thank you so so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet review! It means so much to us. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience with us - you looked absolutely beautiful on your big day and we are honored to have been a pa...
rt of it! Lots of love <3
Reviewed On 5/08/2023 by Sarah K
Run, don’t walk to The Curvy Bride! I booked the VIP appointment and had the best experience. I felt so comfortable shopping here, and everyone on their staff is fantastic. There were so many dresses to choose from, and they did not pressure yo...
u at all, but I found the one on my first visit. I had gone to one other shop previously to narrow down the styles I liked, and it did not compare. I would not have found my perfect dress if it were not for them, after I gave some feedback about what I loved and didn’t like, they brought out THE dress. I fell in love. Their customer service is truly unmatched.
Response from the Vendor on 05/09/2023
Sarah, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We so appreciate your kind words, it means so much to us! We are so glad you had a great experience and we were able to help you find your dream dress - you looked ...
stunning! All the best! <3
Any questions?
Reviewed On 11/13/2022 by Sarah G
I bought my dress in October 21, and got married in October 22. I hate shopping and was dreading the process to start things off. However, the staff there are some of the best people I've ever met. I was able to try on about 6 gowns of a simila...
r style to what I wanted. I ended up not buying that day, and was not pressured or treated differently! I scheduled 2 weeks later and upon arrival was shown a brand new dress to the store. I figured, why not try it, right?? Turns out, it was my dream dress after all. I couldn't take it off in the store and luckily was able to buy off rack. The selection is insane, even for very extended sizes, such as myself. I never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome, and truly loved the experience! All the women at the shop clapped and applauded when I said yes to the dress, which was so meaningful since some staff didn't even know me at all. I felt like an absolute princess in my dress on my wedding day. I even traveled 1.5 hours to get there - and it was worth it!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2022
Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words. We so appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review - it means so much to us! Sweet brides like you remind us why we love what we do. We are so glad you had a great experience an...
d we were able to help you find your dream dress! You looked BEAUTIFUL! Lots of love to you!
Reviewed On 11/01/2022 by Alyssa N
I could write a book on how amazing The Curvy Bride is ! They are so personable and literally the nicest people ever ! They make you feel like you’ve known them your whole life. This was the 1st and only bridal store I visited. They fit all bud...
gets and I felt absolutely AMAZING in my dress. The staff of absolutely amazing ! If they sold other dresses besides bridal I would always shop here ! Love The Curvy Bride !!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2022
Alyssa, thank you so much for your kind words! We so appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so glad you had a great experience and we were able to help you find your dream dress! Lots of love to you!
Reviewed On 7/19/2022 by brenda s
My daughter had severe gown regret and contacted the store within a week asking if she could pick a different dress. they had misrepresented several facts about the original dress as well. They refused to switch to another dress or refund any m...
oney. I get that they say all sales final but they werent losing a sale for a more expensive dress and I know for a fact it is not the manufaturer's policy. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE BRIDE'S BEST INTEREST AT HEART. SHOULD HAVE TOLD HER THE DRESS SHE PICKED DID NOT SUIT HER BODY TYPE AND SHOWN HER MORE THAN 6 DRESSES!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2022
Dear Brenda, we are so sorry you feel this way. When your daughter said yes to her dress on June 26th, she was crying tears of joy! We would certainly never tell a bride something did not suit their body type, especially when they were so happy...
. When she contacted us nearly 2 weeks later on July 8th to express the fact that she was no longer sure about the dress, we offered several solutions to try to accommodate the situation, but we did explain to both you and her that ultimately all sales are final and there are no returns, cancellations or exchanges. We pride ourselves on not pressuring our brides into purchasing anything. If your daughter was not satisfied with the dresses she tried on here, she was more than welcome to continue shopping around before saying yes to the dress and signing our contract. Due to the nature of the industry, we do hold firm to our policy to protect our small business, and certainly do regret that we were unable to alter our store policy and contract for you.
Reviewed On 7/14/2022 by Jenn K
There are plus size brides and then there's me, off the charts plus size. I have always hated clothes shopping with a passion and I was absolutely dreading dress shopping. I braced myself for a limited selection and assumed I wouldn't be able t...
o try anything on in my size. My expectations could not have been further from my reality. I not only had multiple options of beautiful dresses, but I was able to try them on in my size! Michelle heard what I was looking for and found several contenders right off the bat, and included a few more based on what I shared she thought I would like. Many places try and upsell you on gowns and accessories, however I had the opposite experience. After trying on half a dozen dresses, any of which I would have been happy with, Michelle brought one out from off the rack that she thought met all my parameters, and she was right. Her suggestion was hundreds of dollars less than what I had been trying on, but was the perfect dress for me. I appreciated her putting my happiness above the profit margin. She and Purvin were pleasant, helpful, and so accommodating. It was such a refreshing and rare experience to have so many viable options, to not feel embarrassed that nothing fit, or to have only limited options; I got to feel like a bride and not the fat girl!
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2022
Thank you soooo much Jenn for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review for us! You are the best! You looked absolutely beautiful and we were so happy to help you with your dress. Thanks again and all the best to you and your family!
Reviewed On 7/03/2022 by Samantha W
They have such a beautiful selection and make you feel comfortable in your body! Totally made the dress I wore feel like it was MY dress, not just a dress.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Samantha! Thank you so much for your kind review! We love what we do and we're so glad you had a great experience at our shop! Lots of love!
Reviewed On 6/28/2022 by Kait G
I didn't even know plus size bridal shops existed until I was told by a friend to check out The Curvy Bride. I went to 3 other bridal salons before coming here and none of those experiences even came close to how I was treated during my appoint...
ment with MaryAnn. She was so friendly, listened to what I want, didn't force me to "just try it!" when I didn't want to, but was also able to suggest some styles for me that I hadn't thought of before. She was never, ever, pushy and I never felt rushed into making a decision. I purchased a gown that I knew I liked (I had tried it on at one of the previous appointments at another shop), and MaryAnn saved it for last because I had indicated that it was my favorite. When my mom cried I knew that it was perfect. I bought my dress during a trunk show and got 15% off the total cost, which is due in full at the time of purchase. From there, all communication and appointments were set up with ease. I also did alterations with their seamstress, Lydia, who was fantastic. Truly I loved my experience with everyone there and I can't recommend them enough. If you don't fit into the typical body type and want to feel confident, take the trip to see the lovely stylists at The Curvy Bride! My drive was over an hour one way and it was worth every minute. THANK YOU! <3
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2022
Oh Kait thank you sooo much! You made our day! We are so glad you had a wonderful experience - you were an absolute pleasure! You looked absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to see more pictures!! Congratulations and all the best!!
Reviewed On 6/14/2022 by janet s
What can I say about a business that caters to all sizes and gracefully guides clients to the perfect dress. This was the only place my daughter and I looked. We came from the Philadelphia area, so we needed to be sure there would be a large an...
d beautiful selection. We won't disappointed. We were supported by all of the staff there that day. Maryann led us to the samples, looking at two sizes. She chose three, I chose one and my daughter chose the last one. You have your own private room where Maryann assisted as much as my daughter allowed. First dress - LIKED, second dress NO, third dress - OK. I followed my daughters lead every time, but thank goodness we did agree. Fourth dress, she said, "Oh I like this". I said, the same. She said, "I like this a lot", I said the same. In front of full mirror she said, "Oh I think this is it". I said, "I do too, it's a beautiful dress, it's exactly what you wanted and you look beautiful". It was so emotional and I was so relieved, I didn't cry. I did turn to the fifth dress on the hanger and asked her, "Are you sure, because you can try this on". No this is the dress ! We were just so happy. Maryann quick grabbed the "Say Yes To The Dress" sign, everyone in the shop including another client clapped and asked the question. It was such a lovely moment for us. We took the dress home that day and had it altered by local shop. My daughter was beautiful on her wedding day! Everyone commented on the gown because it was special and you could tell how happy she was wearing it. It was a fairy tale dress for a fairy tale setting. Thank you Ladies of Curvy Bride.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2022
Thank you sooo much for your kind words! It means so much to us. We are so glad you had a great experience with us - Julia looked absolutely beautiful and it was such a pleasure working with you! All our love!
Reviewed On 6/08/2022 by NICOLE T
There are so many positive things I have to say about The Curvy Bride. 10/10 for sure! It starts with the ease of the website for booking appointments. I called to ask a question and the owner, Michelle, called me back on a day that the salon i...
sn't even open. I also had to call the day of my second appointment and Pervin answered "Hey Nicole!" immediately as if I was calling a friend. So personal, great customer service. We worked with Maria, Pervin, and Michelle between our two appointments. All three of them are lovely and every single second from when we walked in the door until leaving the building we felt and were treated like beautiful women. They are so body positive and had not one negative thing to say about any of the dresses my fiance and I tried on. We were looking for two dresses and arrived a little early for the appointment. I called to see if we could come in a half hour early and we were welcomed right in. The appointment lasted two and a half hours (way longer than the scheduled time) and I did not feel rushed at all. Michelle kept picking out dresses for me to try on because I was so undecided on what I truly wanted. There were sleeves I loved from one dress and wanted to add them to another, and Pervin called the dress maker and they were able to sell the sleeves separately if I wanted them! Above and beyond all expectations. Their dress selection is amazing and the dresses are all in sizes that you can't find at most bridal shops. I had previously gone to another bridal salon and had a terrible experience because all of the dresses were too small. Not at The Curvy Bride! Even if a dress wasn't our size, Michelle used her clips and tucked everything in to make it feel like and look like it fit. On top of all of that, you have the entire salon to yourself during your appointment, so you have the full attention of the staff and a personalized experience that is so hard to find! No trying on dresses next to a size 0 or not having enough seats for your entourage. Plenty of space and seating for everyone to enjoy the experience with you! A friend we brought with us is a type 1 diabetic. Her sugar was getting low and Michelle offered her a snack to help get her sugar back up. We truly felt that even though we walked in as strangers, we left as friends! I HIGHLY recommend checking out The Curvy Bride. I can't say enough good things about our experience. It's so hard to find clothing as a plus size person and not many stores do it right. The Curvy Bride does it right!
Response from the Vendor on 06/08/2022
Nicole, thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It means so much to us that you loved your experience with us - we love what we do and we love our brides! We are so happy for you two and we look forward to seein...
g you again soon. Thanks again for making our day!!! All the best!
Reviewed On 5/16/2022 by Justine A
From the moment I walked in I felt so welcomed! They have the most amazing vanilla air fragrance! They are so kind and easy to work with! I had visited a few other stores and still did not have any vision as to what dress I wanted. MaryAnn was ...
soo patient and intuitive. She knew with each dress what direction to take the next one in. She eventually found me my dream dress that was completely in my budget and out of my comfort zone. It was a dress I was not expecting to fall in love with, but with MaryAnn's guidance I found my dream dress. Everyone in the store was such a cheerleader. I really enjoyed my shopping experience with them!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
Justine, thank you so much for your kind words. We so appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so glad you had a great experience and we were able to help you find your dream dress! Lots of love to you!
Reviewed On 5/01/2022 by Julie S
I got married in January and realized I never left a review. I recently brought one of my best friends there to find her dress (she did!) because honestly it is so hard finding clothing in general being as busty as we are. Finding things that f...
it are hard and I never wanted to feel upset that they didn't have my size to try on, especially when it is such an important and expensive purchase. Going to The Curvy Bride I got to feel good about myself trying on dresses. The women there made me feel special and understood how important that was. If I hadn't found them I know it would have not been even half as good an experience for me. So thank you so much.
Response from the Vendor on 05/03/2022
Julie thank you soooo much! You're the best! We are so glad you had a lovely experience with us - that's what it's all about!! You looked absolutely beautiful and we are so happy for you! Lots of love <3
Reviewed On 4/05/2022 by Samantha G
The Curvy Bride made me feel like a princess on my wedding day! When I started my wedding dress shopping, I had a hard time finding something I liked in my size. When I found The Curvy Bride on Facebook, I knew I had to schedule an appointment....
Michelle made me feel like such a beautiful bride and for once, I didn’t feel “plus size”, I just felt like a bride. Such an amazing place!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2022
Samantha, thank you so so much for taking the time to leave this sweet review! We are so happy you had a great experience, that's what it's all about! You looked absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations to you and lots of love!!
Reviewed On 3/19/2022 by Ashley M
When I knew I wanted to start searching for my wedding gown, I instantly started stressing about what options I was going to have as a plus size woman. Were my options going to be severely limited since most stores don't carry a wide selection ...
of plus size samples? Was I going to be limited to a single style gown? I found The Curvy Bride through WeddingWire and how happy am I that I stumbled upon them. I made the over 1 hour trip to and back from them countless times (finding my gown, picking it up, ordering my veil, 2 fittings and then final pick up) and I'd do it all over again if I had to. The owner was so nice, friendly and flexible. The girls out front were always happy and personable. Their seamstress, Lydia, is a complete miracle worker. After I ordered my gown I ended up loosing some weight, not a ton, but definitely enough to make a difference in my gown.. and she took it in all over the place and hid the seams flawlessly. An amazing shop and an exceptional team
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2022
Oh Ashley you are so sweet!! Thank you so much for your kind words. We so appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so glad you had a great experience and we were able to help create your dream dress! Lots of love...
to you!
Reviewed On 2/17/2022 by k h
I've always hated dress shopping, I have a large bust and dresses never fit me right, but the team at The Curvy Bride made sure my dress was perfect. They are THE BEST! Everyone is SO friendly and they truly made me feel beautiful on my special...
day! I received so many compliments on my dress! They also put a ton of work into it, they added sleeves and added extra lace from my dress to said sleeves-- it came out flawless! you couldn't even tell they weren't a part of the original dress! They also helped alter my mother's veil which I wore for my wedding. All around great service and I totally recommend them!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2022
Oh my goodness thank you so much for your kind words! We so appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so glad you had a great experience and our talented seamstress was able to help create your dream dress! Lots ...
of love to you!
Reviewed On 1/03/2022 by Amy H
Had an awesome experience at The Curvy Bride. As someone who is more mid-sized, I was always nervous trying on dresses. I went to one other store before The Curvy Bride, and was so happy with my experience at The Curvy Bride with their inclusiv...
e sizes and wide variety of dresses. Plus they carried Essence of Australia, which was a brand I had followed for years and not too many NJ stores carry it. I fell in love with my gown, and couldn’t have dreamed of a better dress for me. It’s funny because I went in with the mindset I wanted long sleeves A-line, and walked out with a strapless ballgown. But it was just perfect. I did all my alterations through the store as well, and she was amazing as well. Could not recommend any more.
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2022
Amy!! Thank you SO much for taking the time to leave this sweet review. We are SO happy for you and so so glad you had a wonderful experience with us... that is what we strive for! You were such a pleasure to work with and we're so happy to hav...
e been a part of your big day. Congratulations and lots of love!
Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by Eileen G
The warm and friendly staff at The Curvy Bride in Manalapan, New Jersey could not have been any better! Each time we arrived for an appointment, the staff was ready for us, pleasant, friendly and extremely helpful. Our personal associate took t...
he time to ask questions, give advice and suggestions, and offer solutions which went way above and beyond what is normally expected at a bridal salon. The patience and kindness which was shown to us at The Curvy Bride confirmed that we made the right decision when we chose this shop to purchase a bridal gown. Both Pervin and Mary Ann researched designers and availability for us in order to help us make our selection. I can say for certain that they put in extra hours trying to locate the perfect dress for my daughter, which was a combination of several different styles and features that she had tried on. It goes without saying that she was extremely happy with the final result, and we are grateful for all of the extra effort that was put forth on her behalf. The Curvy Bride works hard to ensure that their customers are satisfied. Currently, we are looking forward to the actual wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Eileen, you have us in tears over here! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It means so much to us. It was such a pleasure helping you and Bridget find that DREAM DRESS!!! And we look forward to seeing you a...
gain soon. All the best!
Reviewed On 9/30/2021 by Rosemarie A
As a tall curvy plus size woman I have never felt so comfortable in my life shopping for a dress especially my wedding dress. The sports he goes above and beyond any boutique or store. They have a beautiful selection! I recently had my wedding ...
on September 10, 2021 after being rescheduled due to Covid! And I couldn’t be any happier with my selection! After losing an extensive amount of way to the medical issues it meant the world to me to feel like a princess and have my dream wedding! Hands-down The best wedding wedding shop in the state of New Jersey! Thank you curvy bride for making me feel beautiful.
Reviewed On 9/01/2021 by Rachael K
The amount of love and enthusiasm I have for The Curvy Bride is unparalleled! I am a curvy bride, and after getting engaged to the most wonderful man in the world I immediately began to dread looking for a dress. Years of seeing smaller brides ...
on shows like say yes to the dress paired with my high anxiety left me nervously anticipating not being able to fit into any dresses in the shops, having to clip one on top of my clothes and not actually knowing what it would look like, and having to go to the dark, back corner to see the five plus size dresses most stores carry. Needless to say, The Curvy Bride blew me away. When you arrive you are greeted by the sweetest team of women who immediately make you feel beautiful, valued, and like family. As if it could get any better, I could fit ANY DRESS in the store! They carry their samples in plus sizes so any bride can have that magical wedding dress moment! They also can order for dresses who aren't plus size when you fall in love with one of their gorgeous gowns! The spaces where you try on dresses is closed off so you are the only one in the space which makes you feel even more comfortable. The angel on earth that is Pervin listened to everything I wanted in a dress and helped me find multiple different styles to try on. Even better, there was a sample sale going on at the time and the very first dress I tried on was the dress of my dreams and I took it home that night! The women at this store - staff and customers alike - are like your own team of hypewomen. We would run into other brides in the parking lot and it felt like we were one big family. I still can't believe how easy and actually enjoyable this process was! I came back multiple times to have my dress fitted after this and we didn't even mind driving one hour each way because these ladies are worth it! Make The Curvy Bride your first and last stop for the wedding dress of your dreams!
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2021
Oh Rachael - you just made our entire year!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It means so much to us that you loved your experience here - we absolutely loved working with you!! It's brides like you who...
make us feel like we have the best job in the world! You are such a pleasure and made such a gorgeous bride. Thank you so much and lots of love to you and your family!
Reviewed On 7/31/2021 by Lea P
I found this shop through Google and was very anxious about going because as a plus size person shopping is something that is daunting for me especially since this is THE most important purchase ever. As soon as I walked into the shop my mother...
and I were greeted with huge smiles and we were treated well from the start. My consultant MaryAnn did anything and everything to make sure I was comfortable and let me try on everything I wanted. Thank you MaryAnn and The Curvy Bride staff for making dress shopping such a special experience!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2021
Lea, thank you so so much for leaving such a sweet review, we SO appreciate it! You're the best! We are so grateful you came in and are so excited for you! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Reviewed On 7/25/2021 by Stephanie F
I am so happy that I used the Curvy Bride for my wedding gown. From the second I stepped into the store, they made me feel comfortable. They allowed me to try on as many dresses as I wanted and they were all beautiful. I did my alterations with...
Lydia who was the sweetest! I had lost a lot of weight after buying my dress and it all still worked out perfectly. The staff at this store is unlike any other dress shop I've been to. They are all the SWEETEST! Definitely check The Curvy Bride out!
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2021
Oh Stephanie, THANK YOU! You made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet and thoughtful review. We are so glad you had a great experience! You were such a pleasure to work with and made a gorgeous bride!!! Thank yo...
u and congratulations!!!
Reviewed On 7/17/2021 by Danielle P
I just had my first appointment and got my dress here yesterday - and left the store with it! Michelle and Pervin made my experience the best ever! They were both so sweet, helpful, and encouraging - like my own personal cheerleaders! I ended u...
p walking out with the first dress I tried on and was able to take that sample with me - it was an impeccably beautiful Stella York. I could not recommend the overall experience anymore! Can’t wait to see you ladies again in March for my first fitting!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2021
Danielle, thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! It means so much to us. It was such a pleasure having you and we are SO happy for you! All the best and thanks again!!!
Reviewed On 5/25/2021 by Diana N
The Curvy Bride is AMAZING!! As a curvy bride, I initially dreaded going wedding dress shopping because I knew many stores would not carry many dresses in my size. When I went to The Curvy Bride, I was amazed at how many I could try on that not...
only fit, but looked so good on me! I felt so confident and so happy that I found my dress here. I just got married this past weekend on May 22, 2021, and I'm just in love with my dress. I will definitely be sharing pictures when I get them back from my photographer. Thank you again Curvy bride. Nicest staff working here too!!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2021
Diana!! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, you have no idea how much it means to us! It was such a pleasure working with you. Thank you so much for trusting us with your wedding dress experience - congratul...
ations and all the best to you! We can't wait to see pictures!!!
Reviewed On 2/28/2021 by Laura W
Not only did the Curvy Bride treat me like a total VIP for my initial appointment, but I was blown away by their selection, the way they listened to what I wanted, and how they found me my DREAM dress almost immediately! I had to come back for ...
a few fittings and alterations, but their seamstress helped me add a few details to customize the dress to my comfort and style. The end result was a breathtaking, perfectly fitted wedding gown that had my groom and guests in complete awe. They are the BEST bridal salon!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/02/2021
Laura, you made our day! Thank you SO much for taking the time to leave such a sweet and thoughtful review. We are so glad you had a great experience - that is what we strive for! You were such a pleasure to work with and made a gorgeous bride!...
!! Thank you and congratulations!!!
Reviewed On 2/24/2021 by Mandy S
The most charming shop with a gorgeous selection! I found my dress in less than 20 minutes its was probably the 5th dress i tried on. The staff there are so genuine and aim to please. Alterations went smoothly and Lydia is a darling woman that ...
goes above and beyond. Would recommend this place to any bride!
Response from the Vendor on 02/24/2021
Mandy!!! Thank you so much for such a sweet review. We appreciate you taking the time to write and we are so glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Best wishes always!!!
Reviewed On 1/03/2021 by Lauren S
I could not recommend this bridal shop enough! I just said yes to the dress today! It was so nice having dresses that actually fit and not having to worry about the small plus size inventory like in other shops. The staff was excellent. They a...
re all fantastic.
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2021
Lauren, thank you so so much for the kind review! We were so happy to be able to help you find your dream dress and we look forward to seeing you when it arrives! Congratulations!
Reviewed On 11/15/2020 by Kaitlin V
Went to the curvy bride for my dress the day before they were shut down due to Covid. From the moment you walk in there and greeted by their front desk gal, Pervin, it makes you feel comfortable. I had Maryann she was so pleasant and helpful. E...
verything I showed to her in pictures she found it for me or something similar. She did not pressure me into anything or rush me during the appointment. She let me try on the dresses multiple times just to make sure my dress was really my one. And it was it was the most beautiful dress. They helped me pick out a headpiece and veil but also did not pressure me into buying them, which for me is the best thing in the world, I’m easily turned off by pushing and will just leave. But these ladies are wonderful they make you feel like you have known them forever. Did my alterations there as well and Lydia is the sweetest woman I have ever met. She did a wonderful job on my dress!
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2020
Kaitlin!! Thank you so so much for your sweet review. It means so much to us. You were such a pleasure to work with and we can't wait to see pictures from your big day!! Thanks again and congratulations!
Reviewed On 10/22/2020 by Julie H
Curvy Bride was the second salon that I went to when looking for a dress. I had a dishearting first experience between the consultant not listening to what I was looking for and trying to squeeze me into dresses that I couldn't even get over my...
hips. When I went to Curvy Bride, the consultant took the time to listen to me! She pulled all of what she had that fit the description I was looking for and the second dress I tried was the one! Not once did I feel like I was rushed or felt uncomfortable putting on any of the dresses for the curves that I have. Then working with Lydia was amazing for all of my alterations! I recommend this shop to anyone!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2020
Julie, thank you so so much for such a sweet review! It means so much to us! We were so happy to work with you and we can't wait to see your photos from your big day!!
Reviewed On 9/13/2020 by LaChell M
Make this store a MUST when shopping for a wedding dress!!! The sales associates, owner, and tailor are THE best (a lot better than Castle C.. ) if your looking for a great experience and a place where EVERY DRESS FITS — come here.
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2020
Thank you LaChell!!! So happy for you!!
Reviewed On 8/22/2020 by Angela L
I first went to the Curvy Bride after a few other stores in July of 2019. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming! They accommodate my group of 5 people. My mom got lost and the CB team jumped in and helped her when her GPS failed her - I w...
ill forever be thankful for their patience! I tried on probably 10 dresses - and ended up with a dress I fell in love with from Essense of Australia! I loved the little celebration toast at the end of my visit! The dress came in a few months later - I had my first fitting at the end of January which went super well! The 2nd fitting happened 2nd weekend in March which wehen places first started to close for COVID-19 - we were able to have a very enjoyable experience - even with all the weirdness of keeping distance and sanitizing everything. When I had to postpone my wedding - they were extremely helpful and understanding! We ended up having a small ceremony on August 1st - so I had my last dress fitting mid-July. They had wonderful protocols in place (limiting the number of people in store, calling when arriving, temperature checks, distancing…); I felt very safe, and they made me feel so welcome and comfortable! The dress fit wonderfully! I was so happy with my experience there, and appreciate their kindness and wonderful business practices!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2020
Angela!! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, you have no idea how much it means to us! It was such a pleasure working with you. Thank you so much for trusting us with your wedding dress experience - congratu...
lations and all the best to you!
Reviewed On 8/12/2020 by Megan M
YOU HAVE TO COME HERE!!I can’t explain to you the joy this store brought to my heart! I was having so much anxiety due to bad experiences at other shops. Actually, I was convinced I would never find a dress that would make me feel beautiful or...
fit my budget. Well here I found BOTH. . Infact I was stuck between 2 dresses because I loved them both so much. The sales associate P & the owner Michele were such a pleasure to work with. I didn’t feel rushed or like I was being upsold. The dresses here are absolutely gorgeous (as is the location itself) This was exactly the bridal experience every woman deserves. And for the record my dress was under 1k and had all the aspects I was looking for (lace, a line, designer) I would drive 3hrs here if I had to. They are AMAZING.
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2020
BIG HUGS MEGAN! Thanks for your sweet words!!!
Reviewed On 7/20/2020 by Mary E
The CB Team provided a positively unforgettable wedding dress experience for me and my family this weekend. I was honestly dreading this part of the wedding process for many reasons (also hello, Quarantine 15) but the minute I walked into the b...
outique my stress melted away. They’re a small local business with an important mission for plus size women, but they go the extra mile to making you feel welcome and safe; their attention to safety precautions in the age of COVID and an immaculate shopping space made us feel comfortable and respected... it even just SMELLED amazing! Their commitment to inclusivity allowed me to try on anything in the store, and I was never made to feel inadequate because of my shape. They take the time to build relationships with their clients which is enough to celebrate, let alone their generosity of spirit. If anyone asks me, this is the only place to go for bridal appointments! The consultant, Maryanne, and the owner, Michelle, will not only provide unwavering and outstanding professional support as you shop, but they will become your fast friends. They not only remained my professional confidants throughout the process, but the relationship we’ve built is reflected in the care they’ve taken with us. Their patience and overwhelming generosity in providing extra time and financial relief where they could is so appreciated. I’m grateful for all that they do. I am beaming whenever I think of this day. The wedding dress “yes” is such a special moment for many, and I will never forget mine at the Curvy Bride. I’m not only looking forward to seeing my dress again when it arrives, but also these lovely women!
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2020
Hi Mary!!!! I simply cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write such glowing reviews all over the Internet about us, you are truly a lovely person inside and out and will make an absolutely stunning bride! Brides like you are the reas...
on that I opened the shop and I love doing what I do every single day. So thank you again, we are honored to be a part of your wedding! Best wishes and congratulations again!
Reviewed On 7/12/2020 by Daniella H
My experience at the curvy bride was unlike any other. Michelle and Pervin were amazing through the whole process. I utilized the mobile try at home dresses and Michelle and Pervin went above and beyond to allow me to have my dream dress. They ...
are both the kindest people I've meet through this experience. I can't recommend this place enough. They will go above and beyond to make sure your happy and have exactly what you want! They found exactly what I was looking for the first try!
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2020
Hi Daniella!! Thanks so much for the kind words, and for using our mobile service! So very happy it all worked out for you. Your support of our small business during an unpredictable time was so very appreciated. Best wishes to you!!!
Reviewed On 7/11/2020 by Alexandria H
My experience at The Curvy Bride was exceptional. Michelle and Pervin are both wonderfully kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and excellent at their jobs. The shop is beautiful and clean, taking all the necessary precautions during the pandemic. I...
said ‘Yes’ to the dress and felt extremely comfortable and well attended to the entire time. The Curvy Bride really cares about the client experience and will work hard to find what you are looking for! Would highly recommend over and over again!
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2020
Hi Alexandria! Thanks so much for taking the time to write a glowing review, we can't begin to tell you how much appreciated your kind words are. We are so happy you found your dream dress, and are honored to be a part of your big day! Congrats...
again!!!
Reviewed On 7/10/2020 by Susan H
We went to The Curvy Bride today hopeful to find a dress. Between the pandemic and the torrential rain we were hopeful that something would go right. As soon as we walked in the door a feeling of peace and happiness washed over us! Michelle ...
is wonderful and patient and knowledgeable and she makes you feel less stressed and just makes it a wonderful experience. She put us at ease and my daughter said yes to the perfect dress. I can’t express how wonderful our experience was and we can’t recommend them enough! They had so many dresses that were perfect and it was so hard to choose but Michelle knew just how to help us make the decision with ease! If you want a wonderful experience make your appointment now! You won’t regret it! And Michelle, God bless you for being so compassionate and wonderful! 😘💕
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2020
Hi Susan!!! So nice meeting you ladies today I am honored to have been a part of your special day with your daughter - she will make an absolutely stunning bride!! Your kind words are greatly appreciated and thank you for your business!!
Reviewed On 6/26/2020 by Chelsea M
I have had an absolutely amazing experience so far with the Curvy Bride. I made my appointment for the beginning of June & unfortunately was not able to have it due to COVID. They scheduled me very shortly after non-essential businesses were al...
lowed to open in New Jersey. The overall communication was great & showed me that they cared about me & my experience. The day of, I was greeted at the door by the staff (I was the only one there for awhile) & the owner, Michelle, helped me throughout my appointment. She actually chose the dress that I decided on. They really know what they’re doing & take your budget, style, and personality into consideration. I had some serious anxiety about being a “plus-size” bride & finding a dress that made me feel confident/beautiful. I can honestly say that every dress that I tried on looked great. They have a lot of different styles for different taste! I ended up buying my dress, a belt, my veil, and am adding straps to my dress all in one day. Also, if you buy the sample dress off the rack, you getting money off. That’s what I did! I would highly recommend going to the Curvy Bride.
Reviewed On 6/16/2020 by Kathy G
I bought my dress from curvy bride! they make you feel so special and dedicate their time to you in a way that David's and other stores dont really try to. they also rushed my dress because we were trying to get married before my fiancee's fath...
er passed. they are understanding and more than willing to make you feel like you're their priority!
Reviewed On 2/01/2020 by Amanda K
I would absolutely recommend this to any curvy bride. Maryann was AMAZING!! My mom and I were the only ones in the shop and while the appointments were 90 min online I think we spent about 2.5 hours, they take their time, really make you feel c...
omfortable, beautiful and welcome. PS the dresses are STUNNING!!
Reviewed On 1/08/2020 by Ashley D
I cannot say enough good things about The Curvy Bride! Michelle and her team go above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing experience! Being a curvy bride, I was super nervous that dresses wouldn't fit right- and I could not have been mo...
re wrong. Every single interaction I have had with their staff has been incredible! This is the best team ever!
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2020
Ashley, we are grateful you took the time to leave a thoughtful review and that you had a wonderful experience with us! We truly love what we do! Congratulations!! We are so happy to have been a part of your special day!!
Reviewed On 11/19/2019 by Jenna S
I went to Curvy Bride for my wedding dress, I knew how great Michelle, the owner, was based on the experience that my sister had there 5 years prior. During my appointment I must have tried on upwards of 10 or more dresses, and the woman helpin...
g me was so patient and kind. I ended up ordering a beautiful Essense of Australia gown which I fell in love with. Overall, I had a great experience at Curvy Bride and highly recommend this shop!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019
Hi Jenna - thank you so much for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We are SO happy you loved your experience at The Curvy Bride and found the dress of your dreams! Thanks again and congratulations to you!!!
Reviewed On 11/10/2019 by Kristin B
knew I wanted to look for my wedding dress at The Curvy Bride even before I got engaged. The idea that there was a place that catered to plus sized brides was so amazing to me. I booked an appointment to try on dresses exactly a year before my ...
wedding. Paige, my consultant, was amazing. She pulled several dresses I had seen on their website plus a few more she thought would work for my shape. I ended up falling in love with the first dress I tried on and ordered it that day. It arrived in the time frame promised and I started alterations with their in house seamstress, Lydia. She not only made sure the dress fit perfectly and had the appropriate length hem but added an amazing bustle. I was absolutely in love with my wedding dress and I cannot thank The Curvy Bride enough for making me feel beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019
Hi Kristin - we are so happy you had a great experience with our team and found a dress that you loved! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. Congratulations and best wishes!!!!
Reviewed On 11/05/2019 by Rachael W
I went to The Curvy Bride after a long day of trying on dresses at other bridal salons. I was getting very frustrated that the other bridal salons were not listening to me and kept putting me in dresses that looked like I was making my quincean...
era (I'm a larger girl but that didn't mean I didn't want to look sexy on my big day). When I got to The Curvy Bride I explained what I was looking for and immediately they brought me 6 dresses in the style I had been looking for all morning. The best part about the whole experience was ALL THE DRESSES WERE IN MY SIZE OR LARGER. What a difference that makes when you're trying on wedding dresses. It was a hard choice but I finally selected one of their dresses. I couldn't have been happier with the dress - it worked out perfect for the day and everyone loved it.
Reviewed On 10/05/2019 by Danielle V
The best place ever!! The moment walked into this store I felt like everyone was so excited for me and was willing to help! The staff made we feel so special and were so patient and helpful! Dresses were reasonably priced as well! Definitely ...
recommend this place!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2019
Thanks so much for the lovely review Danielle!!! We really appreciate you and your business and are honored to be a part of your big day!!
Reviewed On 8/25/2019 by Roselyn R
I really enjoyed my dress shopping experience here. I left quite a few other shops feeling defeated because not many carried over a size 12. Being a curvy girl I needed a 16 and was never even able to see what the dresses would even look like o...
n me. Coming here was a big relief. I was able to find the dress on my first try. Michelle was so helpful with finding things that matched my style and interest. I did my research on my dress after the visit and found a few shops with better prices & they matched it for me. Dress came in right around the time they said it would. My only concern was the way they measure. They measured me at a size 18 and ordered a 20 to be safe. When I went to my seamstress she had to cut INCHES off my dress it literally fell off of me from how big it was. Luckily it’s better to take in than take out but it was alarming. Luckily my seamstress knew what she was doing and made it work but I was freaking out. Otherwise I was very happy with the attention and variety to choose from and the shop itself is so cute and welcoming.
Reviewed On 8/22/2019 by Lyn W
This was my first and last stop in my wedding dress search. I came in with particular dress in mind however, I left with a dress so breathtaking I couldn't even imagine it in my wildest of dreams! I was greeted by the welcoming receptionist Me...
ryle and I was assisted by the warm and friendly manager MaryAnn. I was pretty nervous that day but MaryAnn made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. She was so helpful and really attuned to how each dress made me feel. There was no pressure and I had an great time trying on all the beautiful dresses. When I tried on "the one" it absolutely took my breath away, I felt confident, beautiful, and better than anything I have ever dreamed of. That's a feeling I'll remember for the rest of my life! Thank you to everyone at The Curvy Bride for making this experience such a special one for me and my bride tribe, well never forget it!
Reviewed On 8/09/2019 by Leslie C
I was dreading wedding dress shopping but all my worries/concerns went away once I entered Curvy Bride. Michelle helped me during my appointment. She did an amazing job understanding what I liked and what worked well with my body shape. She qui...
ckly got a feel of what I liked and each dress she pulled was beautiful making it hard for me to make a decision (which was a great thing to have options!). Her sweet calm attitude truly helped me during this experience. The appointment went so quick and smooth and I ended say yes to the dress. The alteration processes almost went smoothly and Lidia and Michelle were great to work with. Highly recommend this bridal shop!!
Reviewed On 7/13/2019 by Ashley L
Everyone was so nice and helpful. My dress was perfect. We had a very short engagement and they were so helpful and reassuring.
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Laura C
I'm having a short engagement, so my dress shopping day went like: tried on 3 dresses from Azazie at home, thinking I'd be ordering from them cuz of their 4 week turnaround. Tried on 7-8 dresses at David's Bridal, only liked 2 kind of, worried ...
about the 12 week production time. Got to my appointment at The Curvy Bride, talked with Stacy about what I like, my timeline, and my budget, and she suggested I start with the sample sale to both meet timeline and budget needs. I found several dresses that would fit me and interested me in the sample sale, and she helped me try them all. She had great comments on how each fit me, and the quality of each, and was incredibly helpful and kind and understanding! We got through 5 dresses I think, we went to see if there was anything else I wanted to try, I found one more to try, and ultimately ended up leaving the store with the second dress I tried on! It was an amazing experience, Stacy was so helpful and so kind, and was making educated decisions on whether or not to clip the dresses since they were now in the take home immediately section, and I'd highly recommend going to The Curvy Bride!
Reviewed On 6/28/2019 by Suzanne K
The Curvy Bride has become one of my all-time favorite places. Before being engaged myself, I had gone to the store with a friend for her wedding dress. They have a beautiful selection of dresses for bigger girls like myself, and the staff is s...
o incredibly welcoming. As a bride, I knew that this is where I would find my dress and I was right! I showed our helper Paige a few photos and told her about our venue. Six dresses later, we found the one. The dress fit me like a dream and it was exactly what I had envisioned for myself. Every fitting and interaction with the staff from that moment forward was a dream come true. The dresses are beautiful! There is a wide selection of styles, sizes, etc. And, the staff makes the experience even more special by making a bigger girl feel like she is the most beautiful bride in the world. For an anxious shopper and someone that is not always accustomed to seeing their size in stores, this is EVERYTHING. Thank you so much to all of the staff, seamstress included! I loved working with you all and I was truly the most beautiful version of myself in my dress. Thank you,thank you, thank you!
Reviewed On 5/20/2019 by Victoria S
Every 5 star review on here is accurate--from my appointment shopping the sample gowns (July 2018) to my wedding week (April 2019) every interaction with Curvy Bride and the staff was magical! I had my initial appointment with Paige and she l...
istened to everything I was looking for an helped me make the easiest wedding decision--including my veil and headpiece! I had my alterations through the store as well and had a great experience. I was able to go without a bra (no small feat at a 40G)!!! Michelle got to know me throughout the process and I was sad to say goodbye to her when I picked up the dress--she even gave me personal tips on how to steam the dress properly and hang it to avoid wrinkles. She also picked out some fabulous earrings that I will hopefully wear again :) Overall, for my fellow brides street size 12 and up (or even just bustier ladies looking for a store that will understand), I can't recommend curvy bride enough!
Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2019
Hi Victoria!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we appreciate it so very much! Congratulations to you!!!!
Reviewed On 5/02/2019 by Teirra W
All of the women at the shop went above and beyond! It was the best experience I could ask for as a plus size bride. No one pressured me into anything I didn't like which I was fearful of beforehand. I purchased my dress there at their Sample s...
ale; they work with an outside seamstress but she was also wonderful.
Response from the Vendor on 05/03/2019
Thank you so much Teirra!!! We really appreciate your kind words and really enjoyed working with you, congratulations!
Reviewed On 2/21/2019 by Christine P
I was never a girl who dreamed of my wedding, never pictured myself in a wedding dress, and hated shopping for prom/dinner dance dresses so you could imagine this was my least favorite part of wedding planning. I didn't even take a chance going...
to a 'regular' sized brial salon for fear the dresses wouldn't fit. I stumbled upon The Curvy Bride on google and made an appointment. Paige was so awesome to work with. I basically told her I would try on whatever except strapless. She told me as I tried on the dresses she would be able to tell what I liked and that she did. After about the 4th dress I found the one. The appointment went so quick and smooth. We finished in under the allotted time. Michelle, the owner, is so awesome. I left The Curvy Bride feeling like family. I can't thank them enough for the amazing experience. I got so.many complements on my dress.
Reviewed On 1/13/2019 by Chelsea F
I had the best experience at The Curvy Bride. The salon was beautiful. They had a great selection of dresses. The stylist was amazing. She made me feel so comfortable. She pulled a good variety of dresses and helped me narrow down what I was lo...
oking for. Then she helped me with ideas for making the dress I picked exactly what I wanted. She was never pushy and I ended up loving a dress that was below my budget which was awesome! I would absolutely recommend The Curvy Bride. The experience was everything I dreamed it would be and more!
Reviewed On 1/10/2019 by Olivia D
I drove over an hour to go to the curvy bride because I am a plus size girl and was looking forward to this appointment so much! As soon as I walked in I wasn’t greeted by anyone so stood there before a woman named Paige came out to help me. ...
She asked for some pictures or what I was interested in and then started to pull dresses which I was open to. Before going there I had such a wonderful experience at David’s bridal and just wanted to keep my options open. At David’s bridal they sucked me in with a girdle and gave me undergarments to ensure that I felt my best. Paige told me that I don’t need any undergarments but thankfully I had brought spanx. As I started to try on dresses I noticed a lot of the dresses were in very poor condition and some ripped of Stitching. On top of that I couldn’t even see how the dress would fit because she never pulled it tight and barely clipped the back of the dress, which she did very quickly and almost concerned me she was going to clip my actual skin because again very rushed.. Also she never spread the dresses out so I could see the train. Not even 15 seconds went by and she said do you want to take it off?! There was zero professional option, and I actually felt like I was bothering her! After trying on three dresses she told me to come out and look through about 40 dresses that to me all looked the same. When I didn’t know what to choose she said “oh well well at least you tried”. Girls this is not your only option being a Plus Size girl go to David’s Bridal and save yourself the trip..
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2019
Hi Olivia, I am so sorry you did not have a good experience today. We certainly pride ourselves on offering brides a great selection from our nearly 200 dresses in stock, many of which are new for this season. I would invite you to come back f...
or an appointment with myself, the owner, in hopes of a different experience and to listen to your concerns. Please feel free to call me personally to discuss at 732-536-6100. Thank you. Best, Michelle
Reviewed On 12/07/2018 by Melissa S
I cannot say enough amazing things about The Curvy Bride. After having a few bad experiences at bridal salons in the central-Jersey area, I felt defeated. It felt like designers and stores didn’t make or carry dresses for women like me, who are...
short with some curves—especially when bridal consultants would hold up a dress and say “now imagine this on you, in your size.” Walking into The Curvy Bride was a breath of fresh air. My bridal consultant Paige was phenomenal. She was so kind and patient in helping me find the perfect dress for my wedding. She took all of my wedding ideas and style ideas into consideration when pulling dresses for me to try on. When I became overwhelmed in my decision, she told me to go have lunch with my mom and sister and come back with fresh eyes. I cannot thank Paige enough for picking out the dress of my dreams. After purchasing my wedding dress I worked with the store owner, Michelle, and their seamstress, Lydia. Both of these women are amazing, and made all of my fittings a breeze. I highly recommend The Curvy Bride to all future brides. Thank you so much Michelle, Paige, and Lydia for making me look, and feel, like a beautiful bride on my wedding day and for such an extraordinary dress shopping experience.
Reviewed On 12/06/2018 by Jessica F
The great reviews don't do it justice! So excited to have just ordered my dress! I'll post pictures after the wedding! Paige and michelle were awesome. The customer service here is amazing warm and friendly and professional. I'm in sales my...
self and appreciated customer serivce. all my emails and questions were answered right away even after and before store hours. And all the patience and knowledge Paige had was great. Will write another review once I get the dress but we are off to an amazing start. Got a wonderful dress and it was even on sale. The amount of dresses they have to offer were wonderful as well. I'm a size 22 but the dresses run small so I ordered a 26. Was given the amount alterations should be around and for some custom add ons as well. Very happy and excited with my purchase. Was a very comfortable and lovely experience. Would recommend to friends and family most definitely. Boutique is small and intimate. Not over whelming like some bigger stores. And had an amazing amount of plus size dresses.
Reviewed On 11/20/2018 by Alyson B
As someone who is curvy, trying on wedding dresses was really disappointing until I walked into the Curvy Bride. I had a vision of what I was looking for, explained it, and Paige picked the dress I was envisioning on her first try! I tried on o...
ther dresses just to be sure, but ultimately ended up leaving with the 1st dress Paige picked out for me. The staff really knows what they are doing, they are all friendly and accommodating, and they really have a beautiful collection available. My dress was absolutely perfect. When it came to alterations, Lydia was amazing as well. She did everything in her power to make sure the dress fit perfectly and was ready on time for my wedding, including opening up her shop on her day off. I had the most amazing experience with the Curvy Bride and would highly recommend them to anyone who is not a size 2!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2018
Yay congratulations Alyson!!!!! We are so happy for you ❤️ Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review!!
Reviewed On 11/19/2018 by Jessica S
Wow! What an amazing experience I had with The Curvy Bride. The staff at The Curvy Bride is A+, truly listen to you, make you comfortable and everything about my dress alterations were perfection. I could not have been happier in my wedding dre...
ss and with my entire experience. I felt like a princess and it was all thanks to The Curvy Bride.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
Thanks so much Jessica we truly appreciate you taking the time to write such a nice review ❤️Congratulations!!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Julia S
I wanted to preface this review with the note that I did not get my dress from Curvy Bride because I live 3 hours away in CT, but I had such a wonderful experience there that I wanted to share with the rest of the curvy brides looking for the p...
erfect dress. Being a curvy bride, it was hard to go into regular bridal stores and not be able to try even half of the beautiful wedding dresses, however, this was the opposite at the curvy bride. When my mom and I went to the appointment, we were the only ones there and all the focus of the attendant was on making me happy and finding the perfect dress. It was so hard because I wanted to try on every dress, partly because I finally fit into all the dresses and they were ALL so beautiful. I went in wanted an A line dress with straps, so that's what I started trying on, however, they looked all wrong on me. The lady helping me recommended I try on this one dress as she thought it would look good on me despite it being the opposite of what I wanted. Well she was right! I ended up falling in love with a mermaid strapless dress that made my mom break down in tears and I didn’t want to get out of the dress! I would have loved to give the Curvy Bride my business however, driving 3 hours there and 3 hours back to CT for alterations just was not an option when there are a million other wedding related tasks. I did end up buying that same dress I tried on elsewhere, however, my perfect wedding dress wouldn’t have been possible without the Curvy Bride. I truly thank them and recommend it to every curvy bride struggling in regular bridal stores! -Julia
Reviewed On 9/23/2018 by Erica B
The curvy bride is amazing to work with! They have a huge selection of gowns that you can actually put on. I found it impossible to feel beautiful in a dress where I could only hold it up in from of me. One of the only places I was able to walk...
around and look at dresses for myself, not what other people pulled for me . They were so polite and helpful every time I went in trying to commit to a dress!
Reviewed On 8/24/2018 by Caitlin S
I had the best experience at Curvy Bride. They made me feel comfortable from the very first appointment through the week before my wedding, when Michelle even came to my final fitting to make sure everything looked great! I can't say enough goo...
d things about Michelle, and her wonderful staff, who made my dress, and my wedding, perfect!
Reviewed On 8/17/2018 by Kimberlee B
I was absolutely blown away by the selection of gowns and service of the employees at The Curvy Bride! I found a dress that not only fit me perfectly, but perfectly fit my summer garden wedding and venue. Paige was my bridal assistant the day I...
went shopping and she was attentive and provided me with the styles and dresses that I came in with. An absolute recommendation- Do your research! It allows for a seamless appointment. Once the gown was ordered and arrived, I used the in-house seamstress who was also fabulous! If you’re hesitant to go dress shopping as a plus size bride, start here. I am positive you will not only find the dress of your dreams, but feel confident throughout the whole process!
Reviewed On 6/30/2018 by Nicole L
I found the gown of my dreams here! As a plus size woman it was comforting trying on gowns that actually fit. This was my first and only wedding gown shopping experience. I drove two hours to shop here. My first visit was good. Maria helped me....
She is nice but did not make the experience over the top special. I found my gown but wanted it in a different color. They ordered my gown and veil. 8 months later my gown was in and I went to try it on. I was so excited but also anxious to try on my gown in the color I choose. Maria was working again. There were two brides trying on gowns for the first time. I did have an appointment but was made to feel that I was not a priority as they already had my money. I tried my gown on in a small closet in the back. They forgot about my veil until I asked after I had already changed out of my gown. I wanted to see it all together. It took them 20 minutes to actually find my veil. You would think they would have had it ready as I made the appointment in advance. I decided to not get my alterations done there due to this experience. Giving the great rating as I found my dream gown and feel that all plus size brides should have this option.
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2018
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review, we certainly appreciate all feedback and are so happy that you found the dress of your dreams here! I truly apologize if in any way you were unhappy with your pick up appoin...
tment, unfortunately our store is very small and since pick up appointments are only a half hour we do use a smaller room for those which we should have let you know about when scheduling the appointment and if we didn’t I apologize - We outgrew our shop quickly and recently built a larger room for weekend pick ups and alterations to be more accommodating. And I sincerely apologize that we did not have the veil with your dress initially so that you could see it all together that should not have happened and again we are very sorry if your experience was not 100% as we certainly strive for that! We wish you the best with your wedding and if there is anything else that we can do please don’t hesitate to call me - thank you! Best, Michelle, Owner
Reviewed On 5/25/2018 by Christina F
Best experience ever definitely worth the drive. I had a horrible experience at Davids Bridal and didn't think I was ever going to find a beautiful wedding dress but then I did some research on the internet and found the curvy bride. I called...
them and made an appointment it was about two hours away but so worth the drive. From the minute I got to the store I was treated like a princess. The sales person was not pushy at all she listened to everything I said and found me the perfect dress. I even got a discount for buying the one right off the rack. The staff was friendly, helpful and caring. I had an amazing experience and would recommend this place to any plus size woman
Reviewed On 5/17/2018 by Katie F
I am a plus sized model who works in Manhattan and I was absolutely dreading being squished into a size 6 wedding dress sample. I looked at a few places in NYC but their plus size selection was limited. The Curvy Bride was like an answer to my ...
prayers! I was able to try on TONS of dresses, and even many I had seen on Pinterest and online. My dress was gorgeous and everything I could have imagined. Michelle was so amazing during my appointment so try to get her if you can! Pro Tip: The seamstress they have on sight is very good, and she added some lovely sleeves to my dress and some amazing beading! However, my advice would be to have one MORE fitting than you think you should. My dress, on the day I was supposed to pick it up, did not look good and did not fit right, and since my mom had come from out of town they had to fit it overnight which was super nerve wracking. They do lovely work but just give yourself the time in fittings and take pictures of how you want things to look! Overall it was an amazing experience! I couldn’t reccomend them more!
Reviewed On 4/02/2018 by Nicole B
I knew this was the bridal salon i wanted to go to first. I was not disappointed at all. They had many dresses to try on, such a large selection. I got my beautiful dress there. I highly recommend them! Especially if you are feeling self co...
nscious about dress shopping! Also the seamstress Lydia was amazing, she created sleeves for my dress from scratch. can not thank the curvy bride enough !
Reviewed On 3/10/2018 by Erin D
This place is fantastic and I recommend to any bride looking for their wedding dress. Being a street size 14-16 the idea of wedding dress shopping was a bit daunting knowing that bridal sizing is whack and most places carry smaller sample sizes...
. I did not want to be limited to holding a dress up to my body to see what it would look like. At curvy I was able to fit into every single dress and most of them were too big! They did a fantastic job securing you in so you could envision how flawless you’d look on your wedding day. They carry an amazing line of dresses and each is more beautiful than the next. They also offer private space for your group so you can model in front of friends and family. I felt very comfortable here and am so glad that a place like this exists. In the end I did not make a purchase because I fell in love with a dress elsewhere but I am so glad my first bridal appointment was at curvy!!
Reviewed On 2/17/2018 by Michael P
I had the worst experience of my life shopping at other bridal shops. I had them shove a dress I don't want at me saying this is the only thing we have that will fit you so you better like it. After balling my eyes out my mother in law asked a ...
few friends and they suggested this place. We went without an appointment at the end of the day and I guess the poor look on my face made them squeeze me in. I was about as depressed as could be but they found a way to make me smile. They helped me find a beautiful dress that wouldn't break the budget and make me feel like a queen. Don't go anywhere else if you are plus size, this is the only place to go. They don't care if it's late and you don't have an appointment if they see you in distress they will be there for you. I will be forever grateful to the young lady that helped me that day, she doesn't know what it meant to me to be treated so nice. THANK YOU.
Reviewed On 2/17/2018 by Kimberly H
I had so much anxiety about trying on Wedding dresses and leaving a place in tears because I couldn’t fit into sample sizes.. in the last few years I gained some weight when I quit smoking and I have been feeling horrible about myself.. I drove...
out of my way to come here and I lit up when I walked in. I knew from the moment I set foot in the door I was buying my dress here. Not only did they have plenty of designer dresses, Michelle was an absolute angel!! She was so patient, and listened, and most importantly was super supportive and reassuring when she thought somebody was sucking the life out of my experience! I ended up coming back another time to revisit some dresses and she was equally invested in me as she was the first..She just gets it, and it’s not so much about a dress for her, she rather see a bride happy. I can’t say good enough things, she truly made me feel amazing! Keep being you Michelle, your such a blessing! weight
Reviewed On 1/21/2018 by Jade M
Where do I begin?! The Curvy Bride is a gem. I bought the first dress I tried on thanks to the exceptional Paige. She made the experience so special and knew exactly what I wanted within minutes. The shop women and the tailor were the most kin...
d women. I loved wedding dress shopping thanks to these women. Great options. Great atmosphere. Everything was perfect!
Reviewed On 1/04/2018 by Maggie J
How much do the dresses start out for as in price ? And is this a bridal outlet? Do you carry alot of plus size dresses ? Asking before i go look .. coming from Long Island.
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2018
Hello! Our dresses start at @$1,000 and average @ $1,500. We are not a bridal outlet we are a small family owned boutique :) We have lots of brides come from Long Island! Let us know if you'd like to schedule a private appointment!
Reviewed On 12/18/2017 by Deanna C
I first visited curvy bride during their grand opening event when my best friend was getting married. The very second we met Michele I could tell how genuinely invested she was in making brides happy! There she was pregnant and ready to pop an...
d running the appointment without missing a beat. I told myself that day that i would be back when it was my turn. Sure enough, i returned and it was the best decision i made. Michelle is one of the sweetest people ever! Her staff is just as sweet and patient and a true reflection of Michelle. As soon as you walk into the shop you feel welcomed. The shop is just beautiful. My sister and my mother are not plus sized but they loved curvy so much that they wished they could get their dress there. My consultant was Paige, she was a complete doll! I can't thank her enough! Paige was so sweet and patient through the entire process. Being a plus size bride can be a lil daunting, there is certainly a level of insecurity you may feel. None of that is an issue at curvy. They totally understand how to dress and style a plus bride!! curvy was my favorite experience of the wedding planing process. I can't say it enough, but thank God for the curvy bride!!
Reviewed On 11/25/2017 by Katlin G
The experience I had here today was absolutely amazing! It was awesome to try dresses in that actually fit! Maria and Michelle was super helpful and great to work with! So happy we took the trip out there!
Reviewed On 11/21/2017 by Christina O
Such an amazing experience. Michelle, the owner, is so sweet and makes you feel like family every time you walk in the door. From my first visit all the way down to my very last fitting and pick up I knew I was in great hands. Absolutely gorgeo...
us gowns, affordable prices, great service, and an amazing seamstress to do alterations on site. Lydia was able to take my size 20 dress down to a size 12 after losing 50 lbs, which most tailors will not do, so they get a 10/10 for that, too!
Reviewed On 11/20/2017 by Christina S
Wow - Michelle and her team are amazing! So thoughtful, low pressure and really make you feel like a queen! I was dreading dress shopping because I was really concerned I wouldn't be able to find dresses in my size size in styles that I like. T...
he Curvy Bride was the first - and ONLY - dress boutique I visited because there was such a wide selection. I'm so thrilled with how everything turned out. my dress fit like a glove, was gorgeous quality and I got so many compliments!! Thank you so much for making it such a comfortable experience!!
Reviewed On 11/13/2017 by a member
I lost over 120 pounds, and although I'm not considered plus size by the fashion world's standards, I was terrified to go into a bridal salon and not be able to fit into their sample sizes, so I went to The Curvy Bride because I was positive th...
at I would fit into the dresses. I felt comfortable the moment I walked through the doors. My consultant was Maria, and she went above and beyond. I ended up leaving the shop really liking a dress, but I didn't love it, and so, I continued my search. I ultimately found my dress elsewhere, but I still highly recommend The Curvy Bride.
Reviewed On 11/03/2017 by Justina O
I’m not sure if I am able to find the words to describe how sweet and wonderful the women of the curvy bride salon are. When I first walked in they welcomed me with open arms took such great care of me. We had tried on at least 6 dresses and th...
ey were so very patient and helpful while helping choose my wedding dress. I absolutely loved it! I highly recommend the curvy bride to all my plus size girls out there they make you feel the the most beautiful girl in the world!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Katie Q
Michelle, Paige and the entire team at The Curvy Bride are absolutely incredible. Their inventory is unbeatable, their prices are competitive and the care you will receive here is unmatched. I cannot say enough amazing things about this amazing...
shop!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Melissa F
I can't say enough amazing things about this shop!! I wasn't very excited to try dresses knowing that the sample sizes at other stores may not zip. When I found this shop while looking on Pinterest I knew it was the place to go...even though it...
was a 2 hour drive. From the minute I walked in the door everyone was amazing! My consultant listened to my vision and brought back only dresses that matched it. She made me feel 100% comfortable and gave me the best experience I could imagine. I have been recommending everyone to come here! I can't wait until my dress comes in so I can go back!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by J L
I was beyond excited to be planning a wedding but dreaded the dress shopping. I was worried like most shopping trips I’d leave feeling frustrated by the prospect that the pretty things wouldn’t be in my size, that nothing would fit my short, pl...
ump body and I did feel that way after 1 visit to David’s Bridal. Then my husbands cousin said a friend of hers went to a store in NJ just for curvy/ plus sized women. Samples in my size and no department store shared mirrors and chaos of David’s Bridal. I made the 1.5 to 2 hr trip from Harrison, NY hoping to find my dress. Everyone was nice and super attentive. There was no pressure and there were so many beautiful dresses that I could try on. I told them exactly what I was looking for and The Curvy Bride made it happen. Dress #4 was the one!!! They really take their time to help you find the one and it’s done in nice private dressing areas too! They recommended Lydia’s Magic Touch for alterations and she did a great job. I was totally at ease and felt always that I was in the best hands.
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Janet M
I absolutely love this place. The dresses are absolutely beautiful and the owner and her assistant were so accommodating.
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Hillary S
This place is a MUST go if you are a size 10 or up!! I had such an incredible experience with Michelle! She was so kind a patient with me as I was starting to feel frustrated and overly picky. She assured me that I wasn't being picky and that I...
knew what I wanted and we were going to find it. She made incredible suggestions and carefully listened to all of my concerns. She had a solution for every problem I was worried about. I would up finding a MAGNIFICENT gown that I am absolutely obsessed with!! Now I just have to wait until it comes in so that I can try it on again!! Go to this store!! You will not regret it!
Reviewed On 9/24/2017 by Melissa M
I got married April 28th, 2017. I purchased an Allure gown from the curvy bride and also had alterations done. After going to one other large shop I couldn't stop thinking about my gown and ended up choosing the third dress I tried on. As a pl...
us-size bride you assume the worst when you are getting ready to shop for your gown. Walking into The Curvy Bride was a breath of fresh air knowing they had dresses that would fit my body and more than a few styles to choose from. With a large selection also came and incredible staff. Fom the first day I stepped in the shop I felt like family, big congratulations, genuine opinions, and no beating around the bush with pricing. On the day of pick they not helped me carry and maneuver my dress in my car but gave me big hug which calmed my stressed out nerves! My alterations were perfect including an addition of a belt to my gown. I would recommend this shop to any plus-size bride looking to enjoy the experience!
Reviewed On 8/19/2017 by Marisa V
Absolutely perfect experience. Beautiful selection of dresses. The store is lovely and wonderfully welcoming to brides and their support while trying on dresses. The customer service was fantastic - I was dreading shopping for a dress but I ...
found exactly what I wanted at great pricepprpricinganloved the experience
Reviewed On 8/11/2017 by Alexandra C
I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful bridal salon! my family and I made the trip down all the way from Orange county, NY...and it was so worth the trip! My consultant was Paige, and she was amazing. Knew exactly what I wanted an...
d the perfect dresses to pull based on what I told her and showed her. I went in expecting to hate how I looked in everything (being Fuller figured, dress shopping was making be stressed out). But holy moly....from the start, every dress was gorgeous! I had never felt so beautiful...and I wound up saying yes to the 2nd one I tried on. And with some accessories and alterations, it will be uniquely mine! Thank you Thank you to everyone at this salon for making this day so special for us!!
Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Raven R
I was so nervous and full of anxiety over wedding dress shopping. I wanted to be able to try on samples that actually fit and have it be somewhere with an extensive collection. So happy I found that place! My experience at The Curvy Bride was t...
ruly incredible from start to finish. The moment I walked in the door, the owner, Michelle, was so sweet and genuine. She listened to me so well and really understood the look I was going for. Every single dress I tried on was beautiful and became my new favorite until I finally found the one. I really could not have asked for a better experience. Michelle really made me feel special and pretty, exactly what every bride-to-be wants to feel. I would come back any day and am definitely going to spread the word to everyone I know. I can't explain how thankful I am for this stress-free, wonderful experience. Thank you a million times, Michelle.
Reviewed On 5/29/2017 by Danielle S
Paige went above and beyond to help me during my dress hunt. She was very accommodating and lovely to me and my family. Once I bought the dress, the entire staff was very lovely and helpful during all of the fittings. Lydia, the seamstress, was...
amazing and accommodating as well. I loved my experience and the dress was exhilarating.
Reviewed On 5/28/2017 by Cara D
My experience at The Curvy Bride was great. The dresses are stunning and different from anywhere else I had looked. At my appointment, the consultant was so sweet and helpful and did not pressure me at all. She helped me find the most beautiful...
and amazing dress I could ever hope for. And Michelle, the owner, is super sweet and helpful. The seamstress there, Lydia is awesome too!! My experience at this Bridal shop was so wonderful compared to so many others I visited over last year. Best of all, if you aren't a size 2, you will be able to try on a dress right off the rack! I hope the brides-to-be reading this take my advice and visit The Curvy Bride because I'm really picky and it was fabulous!!
Reviewed On 5/23/2017 by Stefanie V
I cannot say enough how much I loved my experience and the staff at the curvy bride. They are kind, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable, and they carry a really nice variety of dresses with a variety of prices. My dress was beautiful and a re...
asonable price. The seamstress they work with is also fantastic and did an amazing job on my alterations. She added sleeves to my strapless gown and I got so many compliments on them - it truly looked like they were part of the original dress! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding dress.
Reviewed On 4/27/2017 by Nicole A
I visited the curvy bride this week in search of my gown after an awful experience at my local Davids bridal. Paige helped me in finding my dream dress, making me finally feel like the beautiful bride I hoped to be. She was so patient and kind,...
endlessly helpful and honest. She helped highlight the best qualities in every dress until I found the one. The owner Michele also stopped in towards the end of my appointment. She was also very sweet and made me feel so beautiful in my dress. The girls topped it off with the perfect veil and shawl. We ended the appointment with some champagne. Couldn't be any happier. So thankful for this shop and these two girls.
Reviewed On 4/12/2017 by Colleen D
I bought my dress at The Curvy Bride just this past weekend and it was a WONDERFUL experience! Being a super plus size bride I did my research and booked my first bridal appointment with The Curvy Bride and I am not looking back. It was an hour...
drive for me but so worth it. I had corresponded back and forth with the owner Michelle a few times through Facebook Messenger and she was very quick to respond and always helpful when I reached out with a question. I had asked if if they had a certain dress in stock and while they were waiting for it to come in at the time she took the time to reach back out to me and let me know when they had gotten it in which I really appreciated. When I got there with my mom, sister and close family friend we were welcomed warmly by Marie who was my consultant, she was getting the dress I had inquired about ready for me as we walked in. Michelle came out to greet us and gave me a big hug, it was nice. Marie was great to work with and super helpful. She put me right at ease. She told me I was her last appointment of the day and not to worry about how long I took. My ladies I brought with me had plenty of room and seats to be comfortable and I had a whole section to myself with a pedestal to model each dress in. I tried on my dream gown first and loved it but tried on a few others.... one was a contender so we put on a veil and everything but I still wasn't sure so I got back into the first dress and decided that was definitely the one. Marie brought us out some delicious peach moscato to celebrate, she took pictures for us and even after we took measurements and put down the deposit Michelle and Marie were still so nice taking more pictures for us and allowing us seconds of champagne. I can't wait to go back and see these wonderful ladies when my dress comes in. I was anxious about dress shopping but I could not have had a more perfect experience. Michelle and her staff are so kind, welcoming and helpful. It was totally stress free!
Reviewed On 3/19/2017 by Christine N
My experience here was really great! If you are plus size you know finding clothes in general can be a demoralizing experience. The selection was great and I was able to try on a variety of dresses. There was no pressure of any kind to comm...
it and she really read my style and pulled some great dresses. She really helped when I was struggling to see how a dress would look and reclipped to better show dress potential. When I found the dress and we went back to take measurements she was very gentle when broaching showing me the size chart. I did not need this but I can see how her approach would be good for someone who the number on the label is really important. I am not a "woohoo" bride, I am more practical. My sister noted she immediately understood we were not the giddy type and was very low key with us. If we had been more giddy she would have reacted as appropriately. We were offered champagne when we found the dress but it was a little early. Overall this was such a great experience. I would recommend to other brides. Looking around online I probably could have gotten the dress for less, but the experience was worth it. A lot of places that say they carry plus size only have a few you can actually try on. I love supporting an independent woman owned business with such a body positive attitude.
Reviewed On 2/26/2017 by Jen W
Great salon with very helpful consultants. Everyone was so kind and knew a lot about the dresses they had in stock. This salon is a God-send for plus size brides and really made my bridal experience.
Reviewed On 1/20/2017 by Bayyana H
I was impressed with this charming and well appointed store that had a great selection of plus size gowns. Paige was exceptional and was patient in helping to find the dress. I ended up going with a dress that was not at this salon, however, I ...
would recommend this store to any plus size brides who might be nervous about trying on bridal gowns. The Curvy Bride makes you feel beautiful and confident the moment you walk in.