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Welcome to the Ivory & Main blog. Intended for the Curvy Bride, This blog will serve as a positive resource to help our fellow curvy beauties navigate the sometimes rocky waters of Bridal gown shopping. We will also post some fun and interesting interviews and insight, along with stories from other brides like yourself, you have options. Looking and feeling beautiful isn't about size, it's a mindset.
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Which Summer Bride Are You?
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.

Missy
Jul 213 min read


Dear Summer Brides: Stop Stressing About Sweating
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.

Missy
Jun 233 min read


Why Trying On Too Many Wedding Dresses Actually Makes It Harder to Say Yes
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.

Missy
May 283 min read


Spring Cleaning, But Make It a Closet Refresh
It’s time to open those closets, take a deep breath, and finally face the pieces that just aren’t serving you anymore. At Curvy Corner Boutique, we believe spring cleaning isn’t about getting rid of things just to get rid of them. It’s about creating space for pieces that feel like you right now. So let’s do this together.

Missy
Mar 182 min read


Things People Say Way Too Often in Our Curvy Bridal Boutique
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.

Missy
Oct 14, 20253 min read


4 Bridal Stylist Red Flags | Words of Wisdom from the Curvy Godmothers™
At Ivory & Main, we believe every bride, especially our curvy brides, deserves to feel celebrated, supported, and confident throughout their shopping journey.
Here are four red flags to look for when working with a bridal stylist:

Missy
Sep 23, 20252 min read


When's The Best Time To Begin Shopping For Your Bridal Gown?
So you found your partner on one knee, proposing they spend the rest of their lives with you... CONGRATS (cue the happy screams and ugly...

Leigha
Jun 6, 20223 min read


How To Know When You Found 'The One' - Plus Size Wedding Gowns
Our partner isn't the only 'ONE', our dress is just as important! Here are a few tips to ensuring your gown shopping experience is magical.

Leigha
May 16, 20223 min read
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