One of the most anticipated moments of my engagement so far has been however, As much as I anticipated it, I was just as nervous. I had never tried on plus size wedding dresses before but I had been a plus size bridesmaid. It’s been a few years but I remember limited options, different sizing, and steeper prices. Lucky for me, I found the perfect bridal team to ease all of my fears: Bombshell Bridal Boutique.
Just a few short weeks after I got engaged, I got an email that would change the course of my plus size wedding dress shopping experience! It was from the owner of a plus size bridal boutique located right in the Midwest. She said she was a long-time follower and fan and had been waiting for my engagement. It was so sweet. We quickly jumped on a call and started planning my trip to the boutique. Bombshell Bridal Boutique is located in St.Clair Shores, Michigan which is just outside of Detroit. From where I live in Cleveland, it was just a three hour drive. Well worth it for one of the largest selections of plus size wedding dresses in the country.
I made my way to Michigan with my mom, best friend Kristen and my sister Marisa. When I walked in, I was in awe of the selection. As a plus size bride, I expected to have limited options when I went shopping for a wedding gown. I thought I would have a dark corner of five long sleeve dresses to choose from. Bombshell Bridal Boutique was everything I never knew existed.
The Bombshell Bridal Boutique team put me right at ease with a warm welcome. They had cookies, champagne and a bag full of Michigan goodies for us to snack on. They allowed us to look through racks and racks of dresses while also pulling aside styles they thought I would like based on my inspiration photos.
When I was deciding what kind of plus size wedding dresses to try on, I wanted to prioritize mermaid styles, fit and flares and horsehair bottoms. After trying on a few of my picks, I tried what Bombshell Bridal recommended and then what my sister and mom picked out. At the end of my appointment, I tried a few styles that I thought y’all would like. Because I had so many options, I could’ve gone on all day. As it was, I went on a four hour marathon of trying on plus size wedding dresses.
Check out all the styles I tried on my YouTube channel and pictures are all below!
Diane
Winter
Linley
Grace
Pearl
Sloan
Alena
Cameron
My Final Thoughts
Words cannot express my gratitude to Bombshell Bridal Boutique for hosting and being such an amazing resource to plus size brides. I worked with Fairy Godstylist Britney. She was sweet, caring and a ball of positive energy. It takes a very special kind of person to be a part of such an emotional experience day in and day out. I am confident there’s no one better suited for this job than Britney. Above all, she was truly amazing in every sense of the word.
Throughout the entire experience, she took the time to get to know me asking subtle questions that weren’t intrusive. I left feeling like I had made a true friend who had my best interest and happiness at heart. Don’t believe me? You can check out hundreds of handwritten messages from plus size brides who found their perfect dress at Bombshell Bridal!
I tried on a small selection of Bombshell Bridal Boutique’s vast inventory. They have 350+ in stock with 70 more on the way. They are always on the lookout for new styles and have direct conversations with designers and brands to make their wedding dress selections more size inclusive. If you have an idea of what you want, you can consult with them in advance because chances are if it exists in plus sizes, they have it. They are the ultimate plus size wedding dress shopping experience! To schedule your visit at head to their website or give them a call at 586.294.7280.
This post was sponsored by Bombshell Bridal Boutique; however all thoughts and opinions are my own.