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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.

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Ashley & Paul’s musical pink-splosion wedding

Major music inspriation, lots of personalization, and a bride serenaded by a gaggle of music fraternity dudes. Hell yes! And sometimes a bride’s dress color symbolizes more than meets the eye. Don’t miss it.

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Ginny & Adam’s arty New Year’s Eve wedding

The couple stands in front of a hand-painted sheet with Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” on it. Wait, what? Yep. And get ready for some beaded pomanders and a rad cake, too. Lots of awesome detail in this wedding!

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Evangeline & Corey’s Norse viking wedding

A Norse viking negotiates his bride’s dowry and I think he lucked out. Evangeline handmade the outfits for the entire wedding party! That’s one crafty lady.

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Stacy & Bob’s handmade bluegrass talent show wedding

Reunited after decades apart, this pair opted for a casual and very musical talent-fest and DIY bonanza. And Stacy has photos to back up all the crafty goodness. The proof is in the pics!

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Sarah & Javier’s foodie winter log cabin wedding

Foodie chefs find love — and a ton of cooking — in this winter-themed bonanza set in a giant log cabin. These crazy kids will get anyone in the mood for food. Even the bouquet is edible! I am in.

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Ashley & Justin’s royal renaissance wedding

A little rain and a football game couldn’t keep this couple down. The whole wedding party was decked in gorgeous renaissance garb for a sweet as sugar “crown exchange” of vows!