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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.

Sea monster hair!

“Sea monster hair” inspired Alex & Greg’s peacock fairy tale wedding

Seeing this bride’s hair will probably get you clicking, but just in case that wasn’t enough: wait until you see all the blue and purple details, peacock feathers, fabulous “something borrowed” jewels, and DIY hand-encrusted Swarovski shoes. You’ll also love this couple’s solution for missing some photos at their original ceremony site.

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Pugs, brooches, and glamour: Catherine & Chris’ quirky pug lovin’ wedding

Some people may balk at your photos with your beloved pups, but this couple knows exactly how to ignore those silly “rules” — your pugs, your photos, your way! Add in the playing card details, the GIANT red + brooch flowers, super sentimental brooch bouquet, chic as hell groomswoman, and adorably mismatched ceremony seating, and you’ll be as much in love as we are.

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Escape to the seaside at Meaghan & John’s Cape Cod wedding

East Coast lovers, you will lay an egg over this amazingly gorgeous wedding that totally capitalizes on the loveliness that is Cape Code. You’ll see the seaside, lighthouses, a killer venue, and of course, two cuties in lurve. A lot of love and community effort went into this shindig and boy does it show.

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8-bit and LEGO love abounds at Jess & Paul’s gorgeously geeky wedding

Get a load of this gorgeous piece of awesomeness in the form of a wedding: succulents, a reception sword fight/dance, a new twist on the LEGO heart unity ceremony with guest interaction, a BMO card box, and 8-bit decor everywhere. Plus, you’ll fall in love with the bride’s response to the stresses of expectations and weight at weddings.