The Curvy Bride

ale; they work with an outside seamstress but she was also wonderful.

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.

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!

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..

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.

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.

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!

ss and with my entire experience. I felt like a princess and it was all thanks to The Curvy Bride.

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

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!

d things about Michelle, and her wonderful staff, who made my dress, and my wedding, perfect!

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!

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.

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

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!

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 !

. 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!!

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.

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

d women. I loved wedding dress shopping thanks to these women. Great options. Great atmosphere. Everything was perfect!

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!!

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!

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!!

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.

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!

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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!!

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.

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!

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!

found exactly what I wanted at great pricepprpricinganloved the experience

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!!

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.

amazing and accommodating as well. I loved my experience and the dress was exhilarating.

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!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

rch, I found the Curvy Bride. And I could not have been happier. They are amazing. From the minute you walk in, you feel comfortable. They have such a great selection of dresses and the best part is YOU CAN TRY ALL OF THEM ON. They turned my fear into a dream. I loved going to visit them and told them if they ever decide to branch out to call me! Ladies if you are looking for a no stress, amazing dress shopping experience then look no further then the Curvy Bride.

in regular clothes let alone the wedding dress. This was NOT the case at the Curvy Bride! The selection of gowns was amazing! The quality and gorgeous array was incredible! The best part was that you could try them on and know whether it was the right one and not just GUESS! The Curvy Bride is a hidden gem. Not only did they have the best selection and quality but the people are truly what stole my heart! Michelle and Paige worked with me from the veil to the dress to the headpiece! They have amazing taste and are not SALESPEOPLE! The feel like family that truly care about making you LOOK and FEEL the very best you can on such an important day. Once my dress arrived Michelle and Lydia worked with me to create a special design to my existing dress and it came out even better than the photo we had worked with. The week of the wedding they went ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure everything WAS PERFECT! I could never have asked for such an wonderful group of people to have shared in the joy of choosing a wedding gown. I will always consider them FAMILY and treasure my experience with them. Being a WEDDING PROFESSIONAL myself I realize the value of quality work and dedication. If you plus size and thinking about buying from THE CURVY BRIDE rest assured you have found THE ONE! Amazing Quality! Amazing People! LOVE THEM!!!!

d the dress was the cause of the most anxiety bc I was so afraid that I was going to have to order something that I couldn't try on .... well thanks to The Curvy Bride all those fears melted away as I tried on sample after sample that fit and some were even too big, I picked a beautiful Maggie Sottero gown and I could not be happier. I truly felt like the dresses were right up there with the ones you see on TV and it made me feel like a real bride to be. I highly recommend this shop if you are a plus size and want to be treated like a model size 2 .... 5 Stars!!!!

aying dress up more than being forced to make a decision like I experienced elsewhere. They were extremely responsive when making and confirming appointments. I was able to try on as many dresses as I wanted, could try them with the belts and various accessories in store, all to make me get the full picture of what it was to feel like a bride. They both welcomed my family and friends who were there to experience it all with me. From making the appointment(s), the appointment itself and experience of trying and accessorizing, returning and then selecting "the dress" at Curvy Bride with the help of Paige and Michelle, was overall an phenomenal experience and an unforgettable one! I looked and felt amazing on my wedding day, and I have them to thank! Post wedding, they were also a pleasure in helping me with how to clean and preserve my wedding dress. When returning to do preservation, Paige was so genuinely happy to hear about my wedding and all the details. I look forward to sharing pictures with her and Michelle! HIGHLY RECOMMEND visiting Curvy Bride in your search! And a sincere thank you to both Michelle and Paige!

i tried on and i just knew it was the one! I came back a few weeks later with my mom, my sister, my son and a friend to do a "full" appointment and try on several dresses just to be sure i made the right choice. The last dress i tried on was MY dress the original one i fell in love with online and a few weeks before when i came in to try it on! Michelle the owner was absolutely amazing. She was very responsive not pushy at all and really made me feel beautiful! She has so many options all the dresses were gorgeous! She was so accommodating she actually came in with her assistant Maria on a Monday when the salon isn't even normally open just for me because it was the only day my Mom could make it in! I said yes to the dress and Maria poured us all champagne (which was peach and delicious by the way)! I am so so happy with my decision and even more excited that i got to work with such an awesome bridal salon!!!! HIGHLY recommend the curvy bride!!!!!!!!

ers. I found my dream dress and felt like the most beautiful bride in the world all thanks to Michelle and her team!

the staff but the quality of their dresses. My sister suggested Curvy Bride located in NJ, and I have to say, I am so happy that she did. I can't say enough good things about this place! The store was very clean and organized, with a varied array of options, and it was intimate so you didn't feel like just another bridal appointment. They listened to what I said and pulled three dresses and the first one I tried on was perfect. They made me feel so special and beautiful. Michelle and Paige helped me on my three visits and were just so sweet, pleasant, and encouraging, and they made great recommendations for both my veil and bolero jacket. The customer service was equal to that of Kleinfelds and the dress I chose was very similar to the one I loved, for almost half the price! Their prices are reasonable and they are very up front about the costs and what to expect, with no hidden fees. I would definitely recommend The Curvy Bride to any women looking for a beautiful wedding dress at a great price.

ay...also since my wedding was only 4 months away, was able to buy a sample right of the rack that they then customized for me...If you are a bigger girl...this is the only place to go!

as the only place I went to, and I absolutely found my dream dress that made me feel like the sparkly disco ball princess I wanted to be. A few years before that, when shopping for a dress for my much smaller sister, it really hit me just how SMALL all of those sample dresses are. Some of them were too tiny even for her, and she is TINY. The relief I felt at finding a shop that actually had samples in my size to try on, staffed by people who wouldn't laugh at or dismiss me because of my larger size was indescribable. I was expecting prom dress shopping 2.0 but left feeling like Cinderella.

e second store I went to, and I am so happy I did. Paige listened to me about the type of dresses I liked, and she pulled a large selection for me to try on. I had a hard time narrowing it down, because the store had so many that suited my needs. After going back and forth between my two favorites, I chose a Maggie Sottero. I absolutely loved my dress, and got so many compliments. The style I selected had a very low back, but Paige assured me we could order extra lace and get it exactly the way I wanted. I worked with the seamstress Lydia through the store, and she was able to deliver the dress I had dreamed of. It took a quite a bit of fittings, which was only an issue for me, because I live quite a distance from the store, but it was worth it. Every time I went to the store for a fitting, I left feeling like I received wonderful customer service. The owner was so nice. I wound up buying my headband and belt from the Curvy Bride as well. If you are plus size and looking for a dress, do not stress out...just go to The Curvy Bride. They will make you feel like the beautiful bride you are!

ppointment and traveled the hour and a half drive to the store. A little nervous I was afraid I wasn't going to find anything we started trying on dresses. Not one dress or two dresses I tried on 5. I found the ONE!!! They served us champagne which I thought was so sweet. I also got my dress tailored here by one of the people the provided. My dress was beautiful and I am so happy a place like this exist. Michelle and Paige were great to work with. They are both so sweet and kind. Please go here and skip David's Bridal. You will leave feeling great!!

y fears and I couldn't be happier. Their staff was very friendly, and worked within the constraints of my budget/timeline. I had no clue what I wanted when I walked in but they helped me figure it out. I have already made sure to tell every plus size bride I meet about your shop and will continue to do so! Tip- most of their dresses range from $1,000 to 3,000 but they often have samples on sale for less.

back within a few hours and kept in touch and answered my questions up until about 10:30pm! When I arrived I was greeted by the owner Michelle who was incredibly warm and welcoming. She turned me over to Maria who was my consultant for the day. She was so helpful and made me feel so comfortable. I came with one of my bridesmaids and future mother in law. We were there for about an hour and a half and as far as they were concerned we could've stayed much longer. I found and bought my dream dress and cannot thank the women of Curvy Bride enough. Great experience and will recommend this place to everyone!

am for a wonderful, amazing experience!

a bunch of others but I knew I couldn't make a decision until I tried on "the dress". So I went in and received one on one complete attention from the second I walked in. I was able to explain (in overly excessive detail lol) exactly what kind of dress I wanted in addition to the dress I went there for. Soon as I started trying on dresses, I immediately felt comfortable with them. I spent a long time in each dress picking apart details. I fell in love with a dress that my family wasnt in love with. My sales girl reminded me that I hadn't tried on the dress that I went there for. Soon as I put it on, I knew that it was the one. We had fun accessorizing it and spent about 45 minutes in my dress lol.. Ordering was easy and fun. I even called and spoke with Michele the owner the next day to change the size I had ordered. I felt comfortable, important, and like I was the only bride they cared about at that very minute. I got so much attention and was able to really connect with the girls there. I am so happy I found this place and that I was able to order my dress with them. I can't wait until my dress is in so I can go back! I highly recommend them. Even if you are not "plus sized", I suggest going there to try on and possibly find your dress, because its a great experience there. Thank you Michele and staff, I am so happy to work with you!

n. One night I decided to google search plus size wedding gowns and the first website to pop up was The Curvy Bride, I clicked into the page and I was in heaven. I read how they became a business and I was in tears because I was able to relate to Michelle in so many ways. Right away I made an appotinment and I was super excited for once to go dress shopping! When I walked in, I never felt more comfortable, I was able to try on every dress in the boutique. I am a very organized bride and since The Curvy Bride post every dress on there Facebook page, I already knew which ones I wanted. Michelle was so impressed that her and her team quickly grabbed the dresses and we had a runway show. Thank you Michelle for making me feel so beautiful and special. The personal attention you give every bride is amazing, my sister had purchased her dress there as well. We thank you for making are dreams a reality!

ing visited a number of bridal salons with no luck. Being a size 16, the biggest issue I’d found was not being able to truly see what dresses looked like on me because the sample sizes were too small. The personal attention my mother and I received was incredible, and Michelle and Paige connected so well with us – it was truly an honour to be there to watch such a beautiful little business start out, with such beautiful intentions at its heart. The only drawback at the time was that since The Curvy Bride had only just opened, their dress collection was still growing, and I just didn’t find ‘the one’ – although I came very close. However, I follow them on Facebook and know that the collection has grown exponentially over the last two years – if I had it to do all over again, I’d make a beeline for The Curvy Bride and buy without hesitation! Thank you Michelle and Paige for giving me confidence and making me feel beautiful… I still sing your praises and recommend you every chance I get!

up at a bridal boutique where they tried to stuff my size 18 body into a size 10 dress and then expect me to feel pretty enough to fork over a large sum of money. Finding The Curvy Bride was godsend. I showed up to my appointment with my mother, MOH, fiance's sister and a bottle of prosecco. I picked 3 random dresses out to get a feel for what I wanted (it's a bit overwhelming at first, surrounded by all that puffy fabric and lace) You have a little private dressing room adjacent to the waiting room that is private to you and whom ever you bring. The lady who helped me (I think her name was Paige) was the most helpful, adorable associate. She was patient and kind with both me and my entourage. She listened when I told her what I was looking for (no strapless dresses and nothing poofy!) but when the first 2 dresses I tried on were less than fantastic....she suggested a strapless dress with zero poof. Cue the waterworks. I tried on a few more just for fun,and even found a fantastic second choice. After I had my wonderful cliche "yes to the dress" moment, Paige (I hope her name was Paige?!?) brought us out champagne and we celebrated. She let me stay in the dress for as long as I wanted, even taking a few pictures for us. Best experience ever.

and stress free. Dawn & Michelle were amazing, so personable and caring, I really felt taken care of. Their selection was incredible and I had no trouble finding the gown of my dreams. The wedding was amazing and the dress was perfect. I can’t believe it’s taken this long for someone to hone in on this market, but I’m so glad Michelle did. Thanks so much Curvy Bride I am truly grateful for the wonderful experience.

ny different styles, shapes and variety to try on a little bit of everything. I bought the second dress I tried on, and there was never any pressure to pick a dress that day, I just knew it was the one! I can't wait to pick up my dress this winter for my May wedding and show it off to everyone!

I came in right before closing on a Sunday, and everyone was so nice and encouraged me to stay even though it was late. They listened to what I said and pulled three dresses and the first one I tried on was perfect. They made me feel so special and beautiful. I just picked up the dress on Saturday and was shocked how great the dress looked. It made me so much more excited and confident for my upcoming wedding. Michelle, Paige, and one other woman (I can't remember her name :/) helped me on my two visits and were just so sweet, pleasant, encouraging, and KNOWLEDGEABLE!! If you have curves, check this place out- you will not disappointed. We deserve to feel sexy and beautiful when we're shopping for wedding dreses just like everyone else!!

ses in my size range enabled me to better imagine how I would look on my wedding day.

ntered horrid customer service, nasty sales people trying to rush me through the process and sign for the highest price tag -- but the girls at CB gave me the ultimate bridal experience that you dream about when you're a little girl. The shop is super cute, and they gave me a nice long appointment, didn't rush me, poured me champagne, and cheered me on as I tried on different gowns. It was so relaxing, like shopping with my girlfriends - and they made me feel like a darn princess! The owner and my mom and I seriously shared tears when I found the right dress - it was totally magical and I had my "Yes to the Dress Moment." It was the fun, pampered bridal shopping experience that I had really wanted, but wasn't able to find elsewhere. They helped me with accessories, veil, etc. - but never pushed or made me feel pressured to buy -- but ultimately I DID buy, and honestly could not have found a more perfect dress. And, to boot, they do have a great selection of modern designers - Maggie Sottero, La Sposa, etc. in a VARIETY of sizes - and they carry samples from exclusively plus-size lines, but they ALSO carry plus size samples of 'standard' size gowns -- unlike most other stores, so you can try on a Provonias dress in your actual size -- instead of trying to squeeze into an itty bitty sample and trying to imagine what it will fit like. So, you can find a dress here even if you're not 'plus-size' (because all us brides know, bridal sizes run uber small). If you are curvy, busty, or a double-digit size in any way - you have to go here. They have conservative dresses, sexier options, and they carry all of the different styles and trends -- ballgowns, mermaid, lace, satin, tulle, ruched, corset, strapless, cap-sleeves, you name it! I just can't say enough about the women at CB - they're seriously angels. In an industry where women are basically told to change their bodies to fit the dress, Curvy Bride offers women the RIGHT dresses to fit a woman's body, and they actually have it in-store for you to try on. I hope they are tremendously successful and urge anyone out there looking for a truly bridal experience to check them out! Thanks Curvy Bride!!! :)

other dresses I liked more but refused to purchase a dress before trying it on. At The Curvy Bride I was able to try on all of the dresses in the store. I found multiple dresses I loved and ended up getting the dress of my dreams. :) Michelle and her staff were wonderful. They were supportive and caring as well. We went back to purchase my mother's Mother of the Bride dress as well. What a wonderful store. I highly reccommend it to any bride.

try on the bridesmaid dress I was going to wear because the sample size came in a Size 6. I had anxiety about dress shopping and didn't know how I could pick my wedding dress by just holding it up next to me. Then...about 3 weeks after I was engaged, the Asbury Park Press published an article about The Curvy Bride's opening! I instantly felt relieved! I called and scheduled an appointment right away. Michelle and her staff were amazing and had drinks and snacks for us. And once I chose my dress...Champagne to celebrate! I picked an Allure dress and trying on the dresses made me considered a new style I had not considered before! They also have a great variety, good prices and really know what they are doing. They instantly made me feel comfortable and not ashamed of my size at all! My dress only took 2 months to arrive and picking it up was so much fun! I took my time and tried it on completely before taking it home. It was perfect! Michelle and her staff feel like family and I can't wait to show them our wedding pictures! I highly recommend this bridal shop for any bride, bridal party or even mothers of the bride/groom who would like to try on dresses in their own size. It really makes a difference to see yourself in a dress than to just hold it up next to you! Michelle, you have done a fantastic job opening this boutique and I thank you for making me feel so comfortable in my own skin!

! It was a cool day in March and my Mom and I finally made the trip. I was greeted by Paige with a big smile and we sat down and started to talk about exactly what I envisioned looking like on my special day. Prior to that, I was emailing Michelle with some gown ideas I had and she was extremely helpful and accommodating. It was such a relief finding couture gowns in my size and actually being able to fit in them and try them on! Mind you I'm a 14-16ish in street clothes 20-22 bridal fashion. I picked out 4 gowns and cried when I tried on the third. It was the "One" I said "yes" to the dress had my emotional bride moment with my Mom. Paige gave us Champagne and I pranced around the store in my dream dress for about and hour! I went over my budget my Mother gave me but it was well worth it! Paige also said to me even if I didn't loose the few extra pounds I wanted to loose before my big day, she reminded me how beautiful I will look no matter was size I am! unlike at some of the other salons... As I returned six months later to pick my Gown up Michelle was my Consultant and she also was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made me feel like I was a Princess Ohh- ing and ahh-ing me as stepped out of the dressing room. She helped me find the perfect cathedral veil as well. Thank you, thank you The Curvy Bride!!!!!

romance. But I'd be lying if I said I was not scared to death at the prospect of trying on wedding gowns. I am a street size 18/20 and I have heard horror stories from other plus-size brides. Determined not to have the same experience, I turned to the internet. I found The Curvy Bride on Facebook and send a message expressing my concerns. Michelle, the store's owner, responded that very night. She reassured me, "Come on in and leave your worries behind, this is a happy place!" I was going to give it a shot! So I packed my daughter, my sister, my niece and my best friend into a car and headed out on a cold February day. We arrived at the small, but lovely store and were greeted warmly by Michelle. I was very impressed with the shop, comfortable, private, you would think it was an upscale store with gowns starting at over $2,500, but on the contrary, almost all gowns here were under $2,000. I was getting married in just 6 months, so I would be a rush order to boot. I think I tried every gown that could be ordered on a rush on, and to my shock, I liked several. I got to try them, walk out to the ooh's and ahh's of my family. It was more than I had hoped for. But I was undecided. When Michelle said they are a no-pressure store, she meant it. She said "go home and think on it." How easy it would have been to turn up the pressure to buy with my limited time frame, but she did not. In the week after visiting Curvy Bride I visited two more shops ... one major retailer (nice dresses, but not great quality, the experience was like that of being in a sub-par department store) and another small shop with a limited plus-size section. It was at the later store that I found MY gown. You know when it is the one! While I loved the dress, I did not love the store or my experience there. So I called Michelle the next morning. She did have the dress I wanted in stock, but had not shown it to me because she did not think we'd be guaranteed delivery in time for my wedding. But she said she'd call. The same morning she called back, and very honestly said it could be ordered, but it would only be in about 4 weeks before my wedding date, cutting it very tight for alterations. I said, "Let's do it." I went back to try it again, just to be sure. I brought my fiance along and he was treated just as well as the ladies were. All he wanted to know is "are you sure" and by my giddiness, he knew I was! When I returned to pick up my dress (which came in a little early!) I was still not sure about a veil and headpiece. Michelle and Paige found the perfect accessories for me, and offered me an excellent price because I was buying off the rack. It was such a lovely experience I was sort of sad when it was my last time visiting the store. I told Michelle, if I need a special occasion dress, I'm going back! The selection is wonderful. The prices are reasonable. The customer service is bar none. Do yourself a favor, go to The Curvy Bride!

ad 3 dresses in the style I liked that also came in my size. Ripping a sample size dress while trying to put it on is never a good feeling which I learned very quickly with my first experience.. I thought I found what I was looking for but kept my appointment at the Curvy Bride just in case and I am SO glad that I did! THE CURVY BRIDE: I came to the store with my mom, two sisters and grandmother. Paige was my consultant and she was super easy to work with. We started with three dresses because I was slightly overwhelmed and extremely indecisive. When I finally narrowed it down to two dresses, Paige had me try on the first one again which ended up being my dress. I absolutely love it! The appointment was private, there was only one other bride in the store at the same time and we were in two completely separate rooms so I never saw her. Michelle was also super sweet and I am so glad she opened this store. I can't stop raving about how great the Curvy Bride is. I even called a few days later about changing the color of my dress and Paige was able to to do it for me. Ladies, if your'e worried about sample sizes over size 14 and have anxiety about trying on dresses in general or in front of people, don't miss this great opportunity!