A few months ago, I shared that we had something exciting in the works for our plus-size brides. Well... They’re here. And somehow, they’re even more beautiful than I imagined.
As we unpacked each gown, I found myself smiling over and over again. The fabrics are softer than anything we’ve carried before. The sparkle catches the light in the sweetest way. The silhouettes feel effortlessly modern (yes... Bridgerton-inspired basque waists are here!), the supportive straps are everything you’ve been asking for, and the colors... oh, the colors.
Imagine spring flowers just after sunrise, each petal dusted with morning dew. That’s the soft, romantic glow these gowns bring into the gallery.
Most of all, I’m excited because of what these dresses represent. Every bride deserves to walk into a boutique and feel like the collection was curated with her in mind.
Our newest arrivals are available to try on in our plus-size gallery and can be special ordered in a wide range of sizes, opening even more possibilities for finding your dress.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time... This is it. Your dress may have just arrived.
We cannot wait to welcome you into the boutique, hand you your clothespin, and watch your eyes light up as you wander through the gallery. Somewhere among these beautiful new gowns is a dress that’s waiting to become part of your story.
Let’s find her together.
With love, glitter, and tulle,
Alicia
Some gowns ask to be admired. Bailey asks to be remembered.
She’s the kind of dress that quietly steals the room, not because she’s loud, but because every detail seems to catch the light at exactly the right moment. The shimmer of glitter tulle. The sparkle woven through every lace appliqué. The sculpted silhouette that hugs your curves before melting into a graceful train. She feels less like something you wear and more like something you become.
What we love most about Bailey is the balance she creates. Her structured bodice offers confidence and support, while illusion side panels soften the silhouette with an almost ethereal lightness. A narrow plunge neckline elongates the figure without feeling overdone, and delicate lace straps frame the shoulders with effortless femininity. Turn around, and her illusion back becomes the moment everyone remembers long after you’ve walked down the aisle.
She’s made for the bride who wants timeless romance with a little sparkle, modern glamour without chasing trends, and a gown that feels just as breathtaking standing still as it does gliding across the dance floor. She’s elegant. She’s confident. She’s unforgettable.
Think Bailey might be your dress?
We can't wait to introduce you.
"This was my first time trying on dresses, and I had no idea what I wanted… they made it possible to find my dream dress."
— Maya W
This week, I watched something beautiful unfold. A bride had narrowed her search down to two gowns. Both were stunning. Both fit beautifully. Both made her smile. Her family loved them both. Objectively, there wasn’t a wrong answer.
So we did what brides do: we compared them side by side. We talked through the details, weighed the pros and cons, and slipped into one, then the other, searching for that little spark of certainty. Then she got quiet. Not overwhelmed or frustrated. Just… listening. After a long pause, she looked up with complete confidence and said, “That one.”
Curious, I asked what had changed. She smiled and said something I’ll never forget.
“This one feels like me. It’s the kind of dress I always wear. It always looks good on me. Everyone would expect me to choose it.” Then she pointed to the other gown. “But that one makes me feel like a bride. That one is me… plus me as a bride. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever worn before and probably anything I’ll ever wear again.”
Her words reminded me that your wedding dress isn’t meant to be just another outfit in your closet. It’s meant to honor one extraordinary day. Sometimes the safest choice feels familiar because we’ve worn versions of it our whole lives. But every now and then, life invites us into something we’ve never been before… a bride, a wife, the next chapter of our story.
Maybe the best decisions aren’t the ones that simply reflect who we’ve always been. Maybe they’re the ones that gently introduce us to who we’re becoming. And sometimes, the dress that feels the most special isn’t the one that’s most like your everyday self. It’s the one that makes you stand a little taller, dream a little bigger, and truly feel the significance of the moment you’re stepping into.
If you’re standing between two beautiful dresses, don’t just ask yourself, “Which one looks more like me?” Ask yourself, “Which one makes me feel like the bride I’m about to become?” Sometimes, that’s where the answer has been waiting all along.
Our exclusive Velvet Vault is officially open — and it’s full of treasures!
They’re currently available off the rack at 50% off
Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever
✨ Looking for a designer gown at an unbelievable price?
Larger design lines are now shipping to arrive in early November.
Smaller design lines are on track to arrive in late October.
Tight timeline? We’ve got you covered with rush shipping and off-the-rack options ready to go.
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