As 2018 draws to a close, we thought we’d reflect on the last 12 months, which has been an incredible journey for all at Brides With Curves, not to mention our wonderful brides-to-be. An incredible highlight of the year is being named in Cosmopolitan as one of the top...

With the ‘Beast from the East’ threatening to shroud us in more nail-bitingly cold weather, we thought we’d brighten up your day with a post about the South Coast’s most romantic proposal spots. From heady heights to calm waters and spectacular dining experiences,...

Now that autumn has its leafy hands firmly clasped around the UK, you’ll be forgiven for thinking we at Brides With Curves are resting on our laurels… Not a chance, thank goodness! We have, in fact, been very busy with our wonderfully wintery brides-to-be, who all...

When a couple of friends suggested a last-minute holiday in the sun, I very nearly scoffed at the idea. An actual holiday…with friends…in the sun? Surely I didn’t have time for such frivolities?! I’ve got a business to run, brides to please, mouths to feed… It wasn’t...

Many of our curvy brides-to-be have now tied the knot and are soon jetting off on their honeymoons (we’re not jealous at all, honest!). So we thought we’d put a last minute list together of ways to get the absolute most out of your trip. But before you read on,...

If there’s one thing a bride-to-be needs to know, it’s that finding the perfect wedding dress takes patience. But luckily for you, good things come to those who wait. From the first fitting to the final ‘tah-dah!’, here’s a rundown of what to expect … The first...

Calling all you gorgeous brides-to-be: you don’t need a big budget to look beautiful; you just need these five simple tips that will ensure you look and feel exquisite on your big day! 1. First things first, get the canvas ready It’s amazing how many brides-to-be...

It’s time to toot my horn a bit, because after only trading for 18 months, Brides With Curves has been named in Cosmopolitan as one of the top 9 plus-size bridal shops in the UK and Ireland! Yep, as the South Coast’s first plus-size wedding dress specialists, I was...

Last month my girls and I hit the Big Smoke to attend the awesome London Bridal Week, and you won’t be surprised to hear that we decided to mix business with pleasure. An opportunity to hit the streets of London was just too good an opportunity to miss! So, we skipped...

As spring makes its first tentative steps, our summer brides-to-be are fine-tuning their wedding gowns and choosing the little touches that will make them feel exceptional on their big day. And the fantastic thing is, they know we’re with them every step of the way,...

For all you brides-to-be who are tying the knot this year, today will be your last Valentine’s Day as an engaged couple… and we think you should make the most of it! Before you scream at your screen ‘We’re saving for the wedding, dagnammit!’ listen up, because we’ve...

The goodies have arrived and we're all ready for the first show of 2018! Come along and say 'Hi' to the team and see what fabulous offers we have for you! 9th, 10th & 11th February at the Bournemouth International Centre. See you there!...