Wedding Dresses in Cornwall: The Bridal Gossip plus-sized edit
The 5 things every bride should read and know before heading out to find that amazing plus size wedding dress!
Most bridal boutiques in Cornwall will stock a range of plus sized gowns for you to try on during your appointment and every bride wants a perfectly beautiful wedding dress that fits like a glove, right? The main intention is to find the wedding dress shape and style that suits you and your body!
We recently had a review in our inbox from a lovely lady called Kathryn who said “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping me find the perfect dress. Being a bigger girls, I have always dreaded the thought of having to find a wedding dress but you made me feel calm & confident & totally at ease in the shop.” So we wanted to write a blog on finding that perfect plus size gown and how to (hopefully) ease any anxieties or worries when embarking on this exciting journey!
So, before you head off to find that perfect plus size gown, here are 5 tips you should read to make the whole experience and even more enjoyable one.
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1. Choose a bridal shop in Cornwall that specialises in and stocks plus-size gowns
Do your research before hitting the bridal boutiques in Cornwall and find who stocks plus-size gowns before booking those appointments. If there are none in your immediate local area, then we suggest you travel to said boutiques, the experience will be worth it to find that perfect plus size gown. Look for a bridal shop in Cornwall that stocks a wide range of plus size wedding dresses and styles for you to try combined with the knowledge and experience to support you in finding your dream plus sized dress.
2. Keep an open mind!
As we can’t stock every dress, in every style, be prepared to have an open mind as some dresses will be pegged or held in so you can get an idea of how it will look, and others may be a little small. If you are like most brides, you may already know that your dream gown will need some type of wedding dress alteration. Every bride will need them as It's very unlikely you will slip into a wedding dress in Cornwall and every detail is a perfect fit. As women, we all have different shapes and insecurities so keep an open mind when going to your bridal shop appointment in Cornwall and try jumping out your comfort zone. For example, you may have sleeves as your one desire in a dress but try a boob tube or if you want a flowing dress, try a fitted or mermaid style just incase you’re wowed by yourself! Keep that mind open ladies, you just might surprise yourself!
Millie Grace collection stocked at Bridal Gossip
3. Be honest about your budget
Try and have the difficult chat with yourself, your parent, your partner, who ever is paying for the dress regarding budget before embarking on your dress journey. Discuss your wedding dress budget with the bridal consultant at the start of your bridal dress appointment appointment and try to stick to it. Although it may be tempting to, don’t try on dresses that are out of the realms of the budget. A good bridal consultant will be able to pull dresses off the rails that make you feel beautiful without breaking the bank!
If you do find a wedding dress that’s out of your price range, ask the bridal shop in Cornwall if they’re having any upcoming sales or can do an off-the-peg sale to possibly lower the price. The average wedding dress in the uk is sold for approximately £1,300 and you shouldn’t be charged extra for plus size wedding dresses.
4. Quality control
Most brides have dreamt about what their dream wedding dress will look like for years and have set ideas that align to this dream and vision. I advise you take your time to try on lots of different dresses and styles whilst at your wedding dress appointment in Cornwall, they may even be the ones you think that may not suit you and evaluate them based on their quality. The design, style, material and fit will reveal each gown’s quality. The inner structure is incredibly important when shopping for a plus size gown to make it supportive and comfortable enough to wear all day long. Get the right quality dress to support and flaunt those gorgeous curves!
5. Love it or hate it?
Be prepared to listen and be honest with the bridal consultants during your bridal shop appointment in Cornwall. We’re experts in this field and will try find the perfect dress to tailor to your wants and needs. Let us know if you love or hate extra sparkles, love or hate lace, wants sleeves, don’t want a train… the list goes on! But ultimately, the choice is completely up to you so make sure you choose the dress that makes you feel absolutely fabulous! Work with what you’ve got and wear it with confidence!
Millie Grace collection stocked at Bridal Gossip
So there we have it, the 5 things every brides should read and know before heading out to find that perfect plus size gown. Own those gorgeous curves and wear that gown with confidence! Hope you found this helpful, if you’re interested in trying our range of gorgeous plus size gowns then please don’t hesitate to get in contact. We are really looking forward to meeting you soon and helping you find the dress of dreams.
For more information on what to expect during your appointment check out our blog ‘Bridal Shop In Cornwall: What to expect from your first wedding dress appointment.’
