Here's the thing the Curvy Godmothers want you to know: Wedding planning is an era of your life. It is not your entire life. So grab your emotional-support beverage, put down the seating chart for a minute, and let's talk about how to survive your wedding planning era without losing yourself in the process.

Choosing your wedding dress for a fall wedding can come with a few extra things to consider. What happens if your outdoor ceremony is 65 degrees but your photos run until sunset? Do you need sleeves? Can you still wear a lightweight gown? Should you choose a different fabric? The short answer? You have options.

Summer has a way of making everything feel a little more romantic with its long days, warm nights, vacations, beach proposals, and maybe even a surprise engagement! If you got engaged this summer, first things first: CONGRATULATIONS! You have officially entered your engaged era. But now that summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, you may be looking at your ring and thinking, Okay…now what?

At Ivory & Main, we think bridal shopping should be about finding a dress that makes you feel like yourself, not checking a list of imaginary requirements before you’re allowed to enjoy the experience. So this summer, we’re busting some of the biggest bridal appointment myths.

Beach, Garden, Ballroom, Backyard...Maybe you're fully committed to one aesthetic, or maybe you're a little bit of all four. That's completely normal. Because here's the secret: Your venue helps shape your dress, but your personality brings it to life. The goal isn't to fit into someone else's bridal category, it's to find the gown that makes you feel like the best version of yourself.

Summer brides, we love you.But every year, without fail, we also hear the same thing: "I didn't think about that." And usually "that" is directly related to heat, humidity, comfort, or the fact that Mother Nature does whatever she wants. So before you fall head over heels for a dress, let's talk about a few summer wedding dress regrets your Curvy Godmothers™ don't want you to have.

Summer brides gather around. We need to talk about something. Something that apparently causes an alarming number of brides unnecessary stress every single year. Ready? ✨ You are going to sweat. ✨ We know. Groundbreaking information. But based on the number of conversations we have every summer, you'd think sweating on your wedding day was some sort of bridal emergency. So let your Curvy Godmothers™ save you a little stress: Every bride sweats.

One of the biggest misconceptions in bridal shopping is that you need to try on every single dress possible to find “the one.” But from your Curvy Godmothers™, who do this every single day: Trying on too many dresses usually makes the process harder, not easier. Yep. We said it.

POV: You found your wedding dress… and not a single tear was shed. No gasp. No sobbing. No dramatic “this is THE one” moment straight out of a movie. And now you’re standing there thinking… “Wait… is something wrong? Is this not actually THE one?”Let your Curvy Godmothers™ step in real quick: No. Nothing is wrong. At all.

We get it. You’re engaged. You’re excited. You’re ready to try on dresses yesterday. But before you book that bridal appointment, your Curvy Godmothers™ have a little truth bomb for you: You shouldn’t shop for your wedding dress until you have your date and venue locked in. And no, we’re not trying to slow your excitement, we’re trying to make sure you find the dress.

Happy April Fools’ Day, babes! But don’t worry…we’re not here to prank you. Because honestly? The bridal industry has been playing enough jokes on brides for years. Today, your Curvy Godmothers™ are calling it out. Loudly. Clearly. And with just the right amount of sass. Let’s talk about the “rules” that should have been canceled a long time ago.

SPRING BRIDES — this one’s for you!!! Longer days, blooming flowers, and that fresh, romantic energy… spring weddings are chef’s kiss. But let’s be real for a second, they also come with their own set of challenges. Unpredictable weather. Rising temps.Outdoor ceremonies. Don’t worry though, your Curvy Godmothers™ are here with the tips you need to know before you walk down that aisle. Let’s make sure your day is as comfortable as it is beautiful.

Let us be very clear: you were never too much. You were just shopping in spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. From our boutique to our Atelier, from the first try-on to the final fitting, know this: You are celebrated here. You are safe here. You are adored here.

Somewhere between the engagement and the wedding, expectations start piling up. Whether it be from family, friends, coworkers, and people who haven’t checked in since 2017. The Curvy Godmothers are here with a gentle (but firm) reminder: boundaries are bridal accessories too.

If you’re planning a winter wedding, here are five things to keep in mind to stay comfortable, confident, and completely obsessed with your bridal look.

Now you’re heading into your first holiday as a bride-to-be, and let us just tell you… it is a whole vibe. Whether you're soaking in the moment quietly or planning to show off that ring like it’s a Olympic sport, Ivory & Main is here with the best ways to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime season.

Being a bride during the holidays is its own special kind of magic. Here are our top reasons why saying “YES!” during the most festive time of year is everything.

Your bridal appointment should be fun, empowering, and filled with those “OMG, I feel like a bride!” moments. But sometimes, a few simple mistakes can get in the way of that magic. Don’t worry — your Curvy Godmothers™ are here to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Running a plus-size bridal boutique means we’ve heard just about everything. From curious walk-ins to well-meaning (but misguided) designers, the things people say to us could fill a whole book.

For over a century, brides have walked down the aisle in white gowns. This tradition is often viewed as a symbol of purity, tradition,...