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plus size

Whether you self-identify as a plus size bride, fat bride, curvy bride, or bootylicious bride, this archive is full of inspiration, fashion tips, and body-positive wedding and fashion advice, plus real pictures from real wedding from really gorgeous brides of all sizes and shapes.

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Diana & Dale’s horror movies meets zoo wedding

Social anxiety was not going to ruin this couple’s day or prevent them from planning a horror movies meets zoo animals bash at the Brookfield Zoo outside of Chicago. Don’t miss the couple’s amazing custom-made goth-chic gear, rockabilly bridesmaid dresses, fang place cards, and eyeball cupcakes.

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Chris & Kyle’s accidentally Whovian excellent adventure wedding

Lots of DIY, a butch-identified “bride” in a snazzy suit, and some amazing moments on the dance floor — you must see this Whovian meets Bill and Ted wedding. You may also learn a little something from the six Ps of Theater: proper planning prevents pitifully poor productions.

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Alise & Adam’s intimate San Francisco surprise elopement

These cuties met on Tinder! After the bride’s experiences as a wedding hairstylist, the whole idea of a wedding wasn’t for her, so these two took off to San Francisco’s city hall to get married and surprise all their friends. With only four people in attendance (and one cheeky officiant!), they made it official. Don’t miss the purple hair, glittery gold dress, and amazing scenery.

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Zeva & Andrew’s nerdy costume love adventure wedding

A life-sized R2D2, an actual C3PO, a costume contest (with Professor Sprout, Charlie the Unicorn, Indiana Jones, and SO many more), amazing cosplay-inspired wedding garb, a handfasting with a twist, and a butterfly release at the ceremony — this is one gorgeous geeky wedding. Don’t miss the Companion Cube engagement ring box turned ceremony ring box!

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Wide-calf wedding boots [Updated for 2022!]

Let’s browse some tall boots for wider calves! If you’re looking for kinky boots for your athletic or plus-size calves, we’re here for you. The good news is that there are plus size boots with calf fits of about 17″/43 cm to 21″/53 cm, depending on your shoe size. And if you don’t fall within those sizes, there are custom-fit options, too. Despair no more and check out these wide calf riding styles, glam heels, studded leather, and slightly loud colors.

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Gabriela & Jeff’s laid-back colorful vegan fiesta

Get this Mexican-influenced wedding in Portland: lotería matchbooks, mini piñatas (“wandering asses!”), custom papel picado, colorful decor everywhere, a caffeinated six-year-old, and a couple obviously super duper in love. Don’t miss their ultra-sweet, handwritten vows, too.