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plus size

Whether you self-identify as a plus size bride, fat bride, curvy bride, or bootylicious bride, this archive is full of inspiration, fashion tips, and body-positive wedding and fashion advice, plus real pictures from real wedding from really gorgeous brides of all sizes and shapes.

Bracelets for larger wrists

Are there any awesome statement bracelets for larger wrists?

“I’ve been looking for some kind of statement bracelet to wear, but they never fit my large wrists! I would LOVE to find a gender neutral bracelet that shows personality and fits large wrists. Can you help me find some?” Oh hell yes we can! Here are some of our favorite bracelets for larger wrists and plus sizes…

This spacey kitsch wedding wins the internet (and has the dress code of our dreams!)

This celestial kitsch wedding wins the internet (and has a #goals dress code!)

“We had a lowbrow galactic theme that was heavy on the glitter and tinsel.” This sentence made our life, and when we saw the actual wedding? It was love at first space-y, glittery, pink winged sight. And when you see the dress code, you’ll realize you haven’t been living life according to this code and now must worship it. Let’s see the celestial kitsch wedding that will change your life…

Custom-made wedding dresses don't have to be expensive

6 tips for inexpensive and totally stunning custom-made wedding dresses

I’m getting my wedding dress custom-made and I’m so glad I went this route. As a US size 16, and after watching my size 14 sister struggle to find places who even had things in her size to try on, and then settling for something at David’s Bridal, I knew I was going to get a custom dress. I can’t believe more people don’t do this. Here are my tips for making the process rock…

Can an emergency hospital visit still end up as a fabulous wedding day? Hell yes it can.

Can an emergency hospital visit still end up as a fabulous wedding day? Hell yes it can.

You may remember Hannah from this post about being a fat bride. Seeing her wedding confirmed that she rocked it. But when a wedding ends up being completed in a hospital, you KNOW it’ll be a wild ride. But this pair managed to look amazing, make it to the reception, and keep a killer attitude all at the same time. Come for the story, stay for the ruby red dress, autumn colors, and amazing comic book-inspired headpiece.