I'm so torn on my review for this store... I scheduled a VIP experience here which means the store is for you and your guests only and I really liked that option as this was my first dress try on ever and I was nervous as ever. I was so happy to see a plus size bridal store so that size wouldn't be an issue. & In that department they knocked it out of the park. I never worried once if a dress wouldn't fit. Michelle who does their art work and gifts and greetings was amazing and I wish she was my sales girl. They are a smaller store so there's not and abundance of variety but there's options. However my overall experience I left with was not great and mainly due to my sales rep MaryAnn. In the beginning she was awesome, very friendly and welcoming. She made me feel hopeful that I might find my dress. Now I had 4 family members with me to get their opinions and thoughts. My family is a no nonsense type of crowd and aren't afraid to say their opinions which is why I brought them. But also they know me they understand ME. Maryann had told them in the beginning they could look for dresses for me but just don't pull them off. No problem. And my appointment was 2hrs (4-6pm) Halfway through my appointment As I'm trying on dresses and seeing what I like and dislike I get the feeling of being rushed by MaryAnn. I notice my family are getting less pictures and opinions in before she's like NEXT. In my head I'm like woah did 2hrs pass by, is the appointment almost over? Well I look at the time and it's only 5, 5!! I still have an hour left! Why is she rushing me? My family noticed and immediately felt the tension in the air as they know I can be walked over on and this is my day not anyone else's. So I remain calm and keep trying on dresses but it's a lot to take in, I'm trying to process and here's MaryAnn "IS IT A YES OR NO?!" Seriously? My aunt went out to look for a specific style of dress which we now know is called Aline She did not know this at first and when trying to describe it by calling it a straight down MaryAnn felt the need to constantly tell her "that's not what it's called but wouldn't advise the correct name. She insisted my aunt was talking about fit n flare but she WASNT! She is the professional not us so if I Describe some thing she should be able to understand and help find what I'm looking for rather than focus on verbiage. This happened multiple times. Another example was my grandmother said I should wear white (after trying on a nude dress) and here is MaryAnn "no , she should wear white. She should wear ivory. All these dresses are ivory" this comment was unnecessary as my grandmother was just saying not nude & I understood that. She also was too opinionated for me at times, as a plus size bride trying on in fitting rooms is a hard experience no matter what so when I try on a dress and before I get to even look at it she says immediately she doesn't like how it looks on me I don't like that. let me look at it see how I feel and show my family I don't need you instantly telling me what you think looks ugly on me because , God for bid I liked it then it would have been awkward. The straw that broke the camels back was at the end my grandmother wanted to see veil options just to see if it would help Marianne felt the need to shut her idea down immediately saying there's no point in looking at avails if I haven't found my dress my party disagreed as they want to see a veil so when trying on another dress my grandmother suggested again can we please see avail Mary and again immediately denied it my cousin was fed up she stated very clearly "if she wants to try on a veil then she will try on a veil." finally we got a veil from Marianne. I didn't find a dress I liked but the veil really did help the vision and I'm the kind of person who needs time to think on some thing so one of these dresses may have stuck out later and I would have come back to buy one but after Marianne's attitude and mannerisms I do not want to come back I felt she felt I was not buying a dress so the sale was not there so my appointment was unnecessary because the last hour she rushed and denied every idea and friendly attitude disappeared I don't care if I don't buy a dress I paid them for a VIP experience and that's what I deserve they lost the sale because there were dresses that I would be interested in coming back to see but I'm not her customer service need some work I don't care how long she's been in the industry as she felt the need to tell us again and again. I don't want to give this store zero stores because of a bad experience with one sales person. I truly appreciate their store for other plus size brides out there. But please she really should work on her customer service and seeing brides as just a sale, especially ones that pay for VIP Experience. read more

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Michelle and team were amazing!! Great service and selection. I can't recommend them enough!!

I came here with a friend to help her with the daunting task of finding a dress. I was impressed this place had a perfect 5 Yelp stars so we decided to give it a shot. I now see why based on our excellent customer service experience. I have to give it to this place - it looks small but they have a great selection of items for both curvy brides and MOB/MOG. They offer to order you items they don't carry. They will bring you out swatches so you can see the different colors, etc. We didn't have an appointment but Paige graciously welcomed us into the showroom. She patiently showed us gowns, assisted us with carrying them, etc., then respected our privacy and dignity to try them on without her. The customer service here is so wonderful, she really warmed my heart. We didn't purchase here YET! We're still mulling things over. But we were both so impressed by Paige that we look forward to returning here very soon. read more

What can I say about this AMAZING Bridal Shop! From the moment I reached out online to book my private VIP appt and then receiving a phone call from the shop in such a prompt and timely manner was just the start of such a Wonderful experience. Everyone and I mean everyone at the Curvy Bride are so Amazing. They're aren't enough words to explain how special the staff made me feel when it came to picking out my wedding gown, the appts during each fitting and leading up to my wedding day. The Curvy Bride is the place to go and I promise you that you won't regret it. I can now call them FAMILY, because that's how special each and everyone of them are. read more

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I walked in to the Curvy Bride looking for Maggie Sottera Dress that came with some black accents (as per a picture online) or a black wedding dress. She helped me try on multiple types of dresses to determine exactly what type of dress was best for my body type as well as the Maggie Sottera I had found online. We connected instantly due to her excellent personality and her desire to help me find and fall in love with my perfect dress. She understood that I had a very specific vision and although the shop does not carry such niche dresses (black and colors) the experience and her desire to help me was fantastic. If I ever have a friend looking for a white bridal dress I will DEFINITELY take them there. Thank you Michelle and the rest of your staff for being so wonderful!!!!! read more

This past Saturday me my daughter and her bridal party attended a showing . We were all met with smiles and kindness . All of the dresses in the shop are gorgeous and my daughter found an absolutely beautiful choice for her . I cannot say enough nice things about the Curvy Bride . Everything from the reception to the unbelievable attention to the bride to be was extraordinary. This is the place to go to say "Yes to the dress" read more

As a plus size woman who is getting married, I was so anxious about whether or not I would find a dress that was right for me for my big day. When I saw the curvy bride in my boutique searches, I knew I had to book an appointment. I scheduled a VIP appointment which was $100 and I had the largest fitting room with one on one help, and was greeted with snacks and champagne. The store has tons of samples and all of the dresses are size 16+ so you can really fit into any of the options. My bridal assistant, MaryAnn made me feel so comfortable and really took the time to understand my needs as a destination wedding bride. We pulled a variety of dresses and she helped me to narrow down my choices as we tried dresses on by pointing out areas where the dress highlighted features of my body, or didn't serve my needs for the event that I was hosting. After an hour, I said yes to the dress at The Curvy Bride and I've honestly never felt more beautiful. Thanks to the team here, you really know how to make us brides feel special!! read more

The Curvy Bride - Bridal Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

I can't explain to you the joy this store brought to my heart. From the second I walked in I felt valued and beautiful. We worked with P and she was perfect. She pulled dresses for me,gave honest feedback and was Incredibly kind.. she totally let me lead the appointment I didn't feel as if she was over selling anything or rushing me. The location is beautiful and the dressing rooms give you enough space to really appreciate your dress.. and to top it all off my dress was in budget!! Under 1k. YOU MUST VISIT THIS PLACE. read more

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The warm and friendly staff at The Curvy Bride in Manalapan, New Jersey could not have been any better! Each time we arrived for an appointment, the staff was ready for us, pleasant, friendly and extremely helpful. Our personal associate took the time to ask questions, give advice and suggestions, and offer solutions which went way above and beyond what is normally expected at a bridal salon. The patience and kindness which was shown to us at The Curvy Bride confirmed that we made the right decision when we chose this shop to purchase a bridal gown. Both Pervin and Mary Ann researched designers and availability for us in order to help us make our selection. I can say for certain that they put in extra hours trying to locate the perfect dress for my daughter, which was a combination of several different styles and features that she had tried on. It goes without saying that she was extremely happy with the final result, and we are grateful for all of the extra effort that was put forth on her behalf. The Curvy Bride works hard to ensure that their customers are satisfied. Currently, we are looking forward to the actual wedding day! read more

I had an incredible experience here. Paige understood my vision, and the other staff was warm, funny and made my experience enjoyable. I found the dress i loved and it was a smooth and easy process. I live in New York and it was worth the trip, and the massive traffic on the belt parkway to get here. I'm so glad i found this place, and that they had sizes and styles i liked and i could wear. This is a great place for curvy brides looking for exceptional customer service and feeling comfortable. Thank you The Curvy Bride! read more

Omg ! Is all I can say ! I went to the curvy bride after searching google for a plus size bridal store although the curvy bride was about 45-50 min drive for me I can say with all the happiness in the world it was worth it ! I went there just to look at different gowns not really thinking I would find my dress but I am happy to say I said yes to the dress at curvy bride and it was the best decision I made ! October 27,2013 was the day of my appointment and with me I had my Mom Dad Mother in law one of my bridesmaids my Matron of honor and Maid of honor along with my 5 nieces and nephews , and the room was big enough to have everyone sit comfortably which was great because to me everyone who was with me that day was the most IMPORTANT in my dress shopping experience ! I loved the private appointment feeling which is what made me extremely happy . Michelle and her staff were amazing and I would definitely recommend THE CURVY BRIDE to all plus size brides ! Again thank you MICHELLE AND STAFF read more

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Amazing. Michelle, the owner of The Curvy Bride made my dress buying experience stress free and fun! I would absolutely recommend The Curvy Bride to anyone- not just plus size brides. I couldn't imagine buying my Wedding Dress anywhere else. Being a plus size bride, I was incredibly anxious about trying on dresses. I found The Curvy Bride on The Knot and decided to go make an appointment to go by myself (before bringing Bridesmaids and an entourage) so that I could get an idea of what I liked and felt comfortable in. Michelle was able to get me in on New Years Eve; the owner giving me a private appointment at 5pm on a Holiday was my first indicator that this was going to be a fantastic business to work with. During my appointment, Michelle encouraged me to try on as many dresses as I wanted. I never felt rushed and I got Michelle's undivided attention and honest opinions. She even helped me by taking photos and FaceTime-ing my mom who lives in Florida. At my 2nd appointment (this time with my Bridesmaids and fiancé's Mom), I tried on several dresses for my group, knowing which dress I was leaning towards. Michelle was so accommodating and let me try on any dress that my group & I picked out. I ended up ordering the Allure W314, the first dress I ever tried on. Michelle even brought us champagne to celebrate. I also brought my mom to the Curvy Bride when she was visiting from Florida. My mom bought a stunning Mary's Bridal MOTB dress. During my moms appointment, Michelle even let me try on the sample of my dress so that my mom could see my wedding dress in person. I'm so happy I that I found The Curvy Bride! read more

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The great reviews don't do it justice! So excited to have just ordered my dress! I'll post pictures after the wedding! Paige and michelle were awesome. The customer service here is amazing warm and friendly and professional. I'm in sales myself and appreciated customer serivce. all my emails and questions were answered right away even after and before store hours. And all the patience and knowledge Paige had was great. Will write another review once I get the dress but we are off to an amazing start. Got a wonderful dress and it was even on sale. The amount of dresses they have to offer were wonderful as well. I'm a size 22 but the dresses run small so I ordered a 26. Was given the amount alterations should be around and for some custom add ons as well. Very happy and excited with my purchase. Was a very comfortable and lovely experience. Would recommend to friends and family most definitely. Boutique is small and intimate. Not over whelming like some bigger stores. read more

Great selection of dresses that is conscious that not every bride is a size 6. The staff is amazing! My consultant Maria was kind and listened to what I wanted and was looking for! She even had fun with my Entourage which included my Fiancé!!! Michelle the owner was what I expected, she gets it! They get it! Beautiful little shop.. read more

The Curvy Bride - Bridal Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

We had the pleasure of working with the owner, Michelle, in search of a Mother of the Bride gown. The selection was good for MOB/MOG gowns, and Michelle was extremely friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Michelle suggested different gowns that she felt would be flattering and allowed us to also choose gowns for my mom to try. If you are a curvy girl, please go here!!!! Being able to see a dress in a size that actually fits (or can be clipped to fit) is so much more flattering and easier to visualize than trying to squeeze into the small sample sizes that most bridal salons carry for MOB/MOG as well as Brides. Thank you Michelle! read more

The amount of love and enthusiasm I have for The Curvy Bride is unparalleled! I am a curvy bride, and after getting engaged to the most wonderful man in the world I immediately began to dread looking for a dress. Years of seeing smaller brides on shows like say yes to the dress paired with my high anxiety left me nervously anticipating not being able to fit into any dresses in the shops, having to clip one on top of my clothes and not actually knowing what it would look like, and having to go to the dark, back corner to see the five plus size dresses most stores carry. Needless to say, The Curvy Bride blew me away. When you arrive you are greeted by the sweetest team of women who immediately make you feel beautiful, valued, and like family. As if it could get any better, I could fit ANY DRESS in the store! They carry their samples in plus sizes so any bride can have that magical wedding dress moment! They also can order for dresses who aren't plus size when you fall in love with one of their gorgeous gowns! The spaces where you try on dresses are closed off so you are the only one in the space which makes you feel even more comfortable. The angel on earth that is Pervin listened to everything I wanted in a dress and helped me find multiple different styles to try on. Even better, there was a sample sale going on at the time and the very first dress I tried on was the dress of my dreams and I took it home that night! The women at this store - staff and customers alike - are like your own team of hypewomen. We would run into other brides in the parking lot and it felt like we were one big family. I still can't believe how easy and actually enjoyable this process was! I came back multiple times to have my dress fitted after this and we didn't even mind driving one hour each way because these ladies are worth it! Make The Curvy Bride your first and last stop for the wedding dress of your dreams! read more

Amazing Experience! Words can not describe how amazing The Curvy Bride is. I had my appointment on 2/2/19 and I found my wedding dress within an hour. The attendant was sweet, patient, and really listened to what I wanted. She pulled amazing dresses and asked me what I liked about each one. She was amazing! I was worried, as a plus size bride, that finding a wedding dress would be hard. It was for this reason I kept putting it off. I was wrong. The Curvy Bride made me feel beautiful and very special. Highly, highly recommended!! read more

Today I took the trip from Long Island to NJ just to visit The Curvy Bride. Let me tell you it was worth every minuet !!! Paige was amazing. After trying 4 other bridal shops I felt like I hit jackpot the moment I walked in!! I truly feel there is a dress for every curvy women in their store. That being said ... I CANT WAIT TO PICK UP MY DRESS !!!!!! I will be sending lots of brides there way !!! read more

The Curvy Bride - Bridal Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Maryann and her staff at Curvy Bride were so professional, patient and most of all creating an inviting atmosphere for my daughter Lauren. This was the first and last wedding shop we went to. Maryann enjoys her job and it shows. My daughter went in there having an idea of what she wanted and left buying a total different dress because of Maryann. Her patience and her knowledge of the designers and just suggesting to have an open mind. My daughter looked so beautiful and we are just so grateful to Maryann and the staff of Curvy Bride. Thank you for making my daughters experience so enjoyable. Lisa Merola read more

If you wear a size 12 in street clothes or larger this is definitely a spot to check out. I went to a few bridal boutiques and had a horrible time squeezing into bridal gowns sample sizes made for street clothes sizes: 6-10... when I wear a 12/14. I decided to check out this shop and I was beyond delighted with everything about it! The salon decor and ambiance, the gown selections, the staff and service, and especially the owner Michelle. She is a bridal guru and the sweetest person. This salon went above and beyond to make me feel like a bride and truly enjoy dress shopping experience. They did not pressure me to make my decision which I appreciated. But of course when I did say yes, we celebrated with an champagne toast. Such a wonderful day I will always remember. read more

My daughter had severe gown regret and contacted the store within a week asking if she could pick a different dress. they had misrepresented several facts about the original dress as well. They refused to switch to another dress or refund any money. I get that they say all sales final but they werent losing a sale for a more expensive dress and I know for a fact it is not the manufaturer's policy. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE BRIDE'S BEST INTEREST AT HEART. SHOULD HAVE TOLD HER THE DRESS SHE PICKED DID NOT SUIT HER BODY TYPE AND SHOWN HER MORE THAN 6 DRESSES!!!! read more

I was visiting family in PA for the first time since Covid, and in that time span, I was lucky enough to get engaged to the best guy. I thought it might be fun to try on some dresses with my mom and sister, didn't plan to buy as we haven't set a date yet (just know the general time frame of when) & I live in LA. MaryAnn was my consultant and she was so warm and friendly that my normally anxious self was at ease. (The entire staff was lovely.) I gave her my budget ($2k tops) & showed her some pictures of dresses I had liked (I didn't like ballgowns but all my samples were ballgowns LOL) but she showed me how we could make them less fluffy which made a big difference. I didn't want to be swallowed by my dress. We tried on a Maggie Sotterro first and I thought this is gonna be the one - it screamed me with the sparkles! We tried on some more, some were better than others, but I never felt pressured to buy. I appreciated her honesty as well - some dresses were better on me than others, she was ok letting me know! I had one dress left to put on, a Stella York, that was similar to one I liked but wasn't in stock. I wanted to see what I thought of the fabric as it was different than the others I was drawn to. The moment that dress came on I started to panic - now there were TWO dresses I loved...but this one had pockets! We stepped out to show my mom and sister and both really liked it. I looked at the mirror and felt so pretty, I had to try it with a veil. We paired it with a Sotterro viel that had beautiful details and I lost it, crying like a baby. The reaction that everyone had with the viel on, MaryAnn calling over her coworker to look, I felt like a bride and was so excited to get married. Never in a million years would I have looked at this dress and said "that's me" but sometimes the dress chooses you. Best of all, the dress and veil kept close to the budget (taxes knocked us over) so we purchased the dress. I cannot wait for it to arrive, I just wish I lived closer to have it altered with them as well, because I had such a lovely time at their shop. If I were to look for a wedding dress again (for a vow renewal) I'd come back for sure. read more

I was dreading wedding dress shopping but all my worries/concerns went away once I entered Curvy Bride. Michelle helped me during my appointment. She did an amazing job understanding what I liked and what worked well with my body shape. She quickly got a feel of what I liked and each dress she pulled was beautiful making it hard for me to make a decision (which was a great thing to have options!). Her sweet calm attitude truly helped me during this experience. The appointment went so quick and smooth and I ended say yes to the dress. The alteration processes almost went smoothly and Lidia and Michelle were great to work with. Highly recommend this bridal shop!! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Curvy Bride. I didn't want an experience where i felt fat, trying to squeeze into a dress ultimately to have my whole butt hanging out & and being rushed through the appointment . Every bride wants to feel thin, and special ! Curvy bride made me feel just that. From the moment i made an appointment i just felt welcomed. I was a few minutes late to my appointment and was still greeted with several warm smiles and treated as if i had all of the time in the world. My consultant Stacy was so helpful ! She was so personable, detail oriented, and really listened to me. The second dress i tried on ended up being above my budget, but the room was full of tears to the point where i didn't care that I was a few hundred over budget! I think i even caught Stacy shed a tear lol. The entire bridal shop came in and told me how beautiful i looked. And it felt genuine, not like a "hurry up and buy". After i purchased my dress, i just had to hug Stacy, I forgot all about Covid! (sorry Stacy, I'm recently tested and negative !) i started crying again. because it genuinely was a seamless experience. I dreaded trying on dresses after gaining so much weight during quarantine,but l knew i had to start the process if wanted to have a dress on time lol. I am so glad i went to the curvy bride! read more

The Curvy Bride - Bridal Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

The staff here are INCREDIBLY wonderful and friendly. I felt like a queen throughout the entire appointment and they really made sure to pay attention to the detail of what I love and didnt love. The ladies here really care about their customers! 10/10 rating! read more

I'm having a short engagement, so my dress shopping day went like: tried on 3 dresses from Azazie at home, thinking I'd be ordering from them because of their 4 week turnaround. Tried on 7-8 dresses at David's Bridal, only liked 2 kind of, worried about the 12 week production time. Got to my appointment at The Curvy Bride, talked with Stacy about what I like, my timeline, and my budget, and she suggested I start with the sample sale to both meet timeline and budget needs. I found several dresses that would fit me and interested me in the sample sale, and she helped me try them all. She had great comments on how each fit me, and the quality of each, and was incredibly helpful and kind and understanding! We got through 5 dresses I think, we went to see if there was anything else I wanted to try, I found one more to try, and ultimately ended up leaving the store with the second dress I tried on! It was an amazing experience, Stacy was so helpful and so kind, and was making educated decisions on whether or not to clip the dresses since they were now in the take home immediately section, and I'd highly recommend going to The Curvy Bride! read more

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I had such an amazing experience here, and found my dream dress! I worked with Stacey, who was fantastic and made me feel beautiful. As someone who has struggled with body image my whole life, I was dreading dress shopping and put it off. I'm a street size 14, and don't wear plus size street clothes, so I had a hard time labeling myself as a plus size bride. I decided to try to have an open mind based on the reviews, and I'm really glad I did. The dresses they had here actually fit me, and were even a little big. They were made for women like me without compromise! I didn't feel like I was putting on dresses that were made to hide anything or make me feel like I had to settle for anything less than spectacular. The experience here was perfect. You get your own room where your guests sit, so it feels private and you feel special. Stacey listened to my requests and pulled a variety of styles for me to try. I had come in requesting one specific dress I saw online, and she put me in that first. It was perfect, and I knew I loved it. But she let me try on a few others so I could be sure. I had made a few other appointments that day, so I was hesitant to commit. So we left and went next door to Castle Couture. The experiences were so different... I felt so ugly in that factory salon. There was no special feeling. They put me in things that didn't even come close to fitting, let alone meeting my style requests. I almost left in tears. Thank god I came to The Curvy Bride first, otherwise I probably would have put off the dress for even longer. After that nightmare, we got lunch nearby and poured over photos. I knew the first dress was mine, so we came back. Walking back into the salon was like finally getting home after a 15 hour plane ride. They allowed me to try my dress on again so I could have my happy moment. They were so accommodating, which I really appreciate. I'm so glad I found this place, and my dream dress!! read more

I'm sorry to say that I need to post a negative review on the curvy bride, but hope to have other brides avoid the disappointment that I had last weekend. I was super happy to have found a place that catered to curvy brides. I am a street size 14-16 and knew I would not be able to try gowns on at a regular bridal salon. I had heard great things about this place and thought I would be in great hands. Unfortunately my experience wasn't great or really even good. I went with my mom, MOH, sister in law and another one of my brides maids. I had a 1:00 appt and arrived a few minutes early. I was greeted about 1:15 after the receptionist asked if I had an appt and I said yes and she asked if I had been greeted yet and I said I had not been. My consultant Maria honestly didn't seem like she wanted to be there or if she could be bothered. When she asked me what I was looking for , I showed her my Pinterest page. I showed here a few dress photos that we're all very similar . She said we don't have those designers and that I should have looked at their website before making an appointment. Which I had done and found to be a bit rude for her to say that to me. I wasn't looking for a specific designer I was looking for similar styles. I felt like she didn't really know the inventory , and I was limited to only a few gowns. She wasn't mean, but she certainly wasn't friendly. She really didn't pull gowns that I had shown her I liked, my sister in law ended up going to the front and pulling gowns that had the silhouette I was looking for. Ultimately I felt like I was limited on options and left disappointed. I had asked to see another dress or two and she said that I only had 15 minutes left. ( I arrived early and she started 15 minutes late, so a 90 min appt was 75 min). She truly seemed like she couldn't be bothered. I left disappointed and thought that if I had to go back I was going to ask for another person to help me , as I had a friend who had a good experience but a different woman helped her. Luckily I didn't have to go back. After I left there I made an appt at Seng Couture I went to that appt. yesterday . Seng also had a plus size shop with a vast and beautiful selection of gowns. The woman I had there was incredible and I said yes to the dress and bought my wedding gown there. (Check that review) Ladies , the consultant that helps you makes a huge difference. I believe my experience at Curvy Bride may have been very different had I had another consultant. I was not impressed, but if you go, try it but make sure you get someone else other than Maria. read more

Shopping for a wedding dress is supposed to be a fun and exciting experience. I chose to share this experience with 3 family members and my best friend. I was really excited about trying on a particular dress at this shop that was on the website, so we made an appointment. The shop was a but far, but my friends and family happily made the hour and a half drive for this dress appointment. When we arrived we stood in the front area of the shop for a while before being greeted. Once we were, I introduced myself and she went and got the consultant for my appointment. Pretty standard, right? What followed was far from the experience you'd hope for the first time your family has come to see you try on wedding dresses. The Consultant asked what I was looking for, I showed her the picture directly from their website and said this was the one we came for and as far as looking at other options id like something with an illusion neckline and nothing form fitting. She said the one they had in store was a different color than the picture, which was not problem at all. She then asked my budget and I said around $1,500. Which seemed like a reasonable budget to me, she said great and went to grab some dresses. She returned with 3. The first was extremely form fitting and I said that's not what I was looking for and preferred to try something else. She said to at least show my friends and family since they "get mad when you don't show them" . I hesitantly went out, in a dress that looked horrendous on me, to absolute crickets from my friends and family. They hated it, I hated it, it was the furthest thing from what I wanted to try on or be seen in, but I figured this was just part of the process so I went along with it.The next she said was the one from the picture. It didn't look quite right but I tried it on without questioning it, and it was similar, but definitely not the dress I came all that way to see. I said it looked a bit different and she responded with "I said it would". I then explained that the back was not at all the same as the one in the picture. Her response? "Yeah, well I told you it was different." I shrugged it off and hoped that one of the next ones would be the one I was looking for. While she was fastening this particular dress she said "Maybe with your budget you'd do better somewhere like David's Bridal". First of all, I've never been in a retail environment where they encourage you to spend your money elsewhere, nor have I been in one that's made a comment like that to make me feel as though my money wasn't enough there. $1,500 seems relatively reasonable for a wedding dress to me, and that's where I said I'd like to stay around. That's not to say I wouldn't have spent a bit more had a I found the right dress. At this point, I kept my opinion on her comment to myself. I went out in the dress and my guests could tell I wasn't happy at all, they also recognized that was not the dress pictured. My friend then asked if we could see everything out together and add a veil. The consultant said ok, they're over there, and pointed to a rack in the corner. Now, I've only been to one other bridal shop for myself but I have been to plenty with friends, and you're never left to piece things together yourself. The consultants are always trying to complete your look and make you feel like ... well, a Bride. I went back in, she pulled out another ridiculously form fitting dress. I explained that I did not want that and she went to grab more. I was left in the fitting room for a while and not even offered a robe or some kind of cover up to go out and sit with my family in. She eventually came back with a few more dresses, none of them with the neckline I was looking for and nothing like the silhouette I described in the beginning. I then asked if they had any more with the illusion neckline because that was really what I wanted, and all I came in for. Her response? "No. we don't have any budget dresses like that" At this point, I'd had enough with this woman. I said I wasn't aware that $1,500 was considered a budget dress. She said it was. I then went out in one more dress and when she walked away my family and friend all said how awful this was and asked if I wanted to go somewhere else - I was very quick to take them up on that. I went back in to a fitting room full of a new lineup of dresses that were again, nothing like what I asked for. The woman said after I try those on I can go out into the showroom and start picking dresses myself. I explained that I was not interested and we would be leaving. She then went and got the owner of the store who asked that I show her pictures of what I was looking for. At this point, I was so beyond fed up that it wasn't even worth it. I showed the consultant pictures, I explained what I wanted many times, and I was made to feel like my money was not good enough there. After that, I was not willing to spend a dime in that store. read more

Amazing. Awesome experience. They listened to all my wants and need and found me the most amazing dress. I was completely comfortable with all the staff, and had everyone's full attention (unlike some places, this salon has two rooms instead of 20, so you are taken care of!) When I picked my dress, they even brought out champagne and hugged us! They have all the details in mind, and knew all the fashion, as well as having tips and tricks for the right fit, dress, and happy wedding :) read more

Plus size ladies know how hard it is out there when you're trying to find a wedding gown. All the models online are tiny little things and half the boutiques don't even have dresses you can try on. I had just been to one such shop before a family member pointed me toward this one. First impression: they list their designers online and you can view their dresses before going to the shop. Some of them even have photos of their dresses on plus size ladies. Yay! I came to my appointment with a list of dresses I wanted to try. This shop only has room for two appointments at a time. The fitting areas are private and spacious, with seating for any friends or family who may come along. At the appointment, Paige brought out dress after dress after dress, it was never ending. Right off the bat, it was the first time I had ever felt like a bride while trying on a wedding gown. She asked me what I liked and didn't like about each one so she could guide me toward the right style, and she didn't fool around with stuff I didn't want to try. She also openly invited comments from my maid of honor, who was there with me. I must have tried on 10 gowns. I chose one that I really loved and made a second appointment. At my second appointment I tried on a few more gowns just for my own peace of mind before choosing for real the one I had loved from the start. I was surprised with a glass of champagne after finalizing the order, and Paige was kind enough to take a photo of my mother and I while I was still wearing the dress. Just days earlier I had been crying because after a year of searching I'd had noting but bad or lackluster experiences. I don't know if the staff at this store reads their reviews, but truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. read more

After an awful experience at another bridal shop, I was nervous for my appointment with Curvy Bride. I could tell before my appointment when they called and texted to confirm my appointment, that this was going to be a much better and more professional experience. I had a fantastic appointment with Paige last Thursday. She was patient and extremely helpful. She also understood what I was looking for, and helped me find the perfect dress. There was never any pressure to buy, and she was upfront about the cost of dresses I picked out if they were over my budget. She is an absolute godsend! With her help, I was able to find the perfect dress!! Also, this store has so many options for women with curves. We all know how limited other shops can be when it comes to bigger sizes! I highly recommend this shop! read more

My sister said yes to the dress and everyone here was really nice!! Looks like I never finished this review from 4 years ago. Can you believe it that a yeaar later I was back at the curvy brIde to get a dress for myself because my boyfriend proposed soon after myy sisters wedding This place is great because as a pllus size girl you stii want to try on dresses and the dresses fit your body here. II would definitely recommend this place!! read more

I had a wonderful experience at the curvy bride. From the moment I walked in the two women there Michelle and Maria we very accommodating. They greeted my family and I and we looked around while the previous appointments left. You get one whole side to yourself, as there are two appointment's usually going on at the same time and there is a divider which I liked. I had a dress in mind when I went it and was very happy to find out they had it. I fell in love immediately with the dress as well as another dress. Its true when they say you get this feeling if it's the right dress. Maria made me feel like I was a princess and once I picked my dress she helped me with my veil, which I bought there as well. After our purchase, she brought out champagne and Michelle gave us bottled water for our trip back to long island. I waited for the last minute because of nerves and they really have the best selection if you are curvy and settled my worries. Just a tip, go to their website and look at the designers and then go to the designers page, it really helps narrow what you like down as it is overwhelming when you get there. Also one side is more straight and mermaid dresses and the other side is more a line fitted dresses if you have a more pear shape like I do so I knew where to look. Overall was an unreal perfect experience for me as a first time bride and I recommend this place to other curvy women, you won't be disappointed. read more

I found this shop through Google and was very anxious about going because as a plus size person shopping is something that is daunting for me especially since this is THE most important purchase ever. As soon as I walked into the shop my mother and I were greeted with huge smiles and we were treated well from the start. My consultant MaryAnn did anything and everything to make sure I was comfortable and let me try on everything I wanted. Thank you MaryAnn and The Curvy Bride staff for making dress shopping such a special experience! read more

So so so glad I went here, especially after a terrible shopping experience just hours prior to my appointment. This salon excelled in a few ways, which I will list below 1) The obvious - the sizes - variety of sample sizes available, starting at 16. 2) The store is beautiful - neat, clean, it has two "show rooms" and dressing areas. We had half of the store to ourselves - no sharing mirrors, no having to reveal the dress in front of all shoppers. 3) The selection - great selection of designers. I would say they had a lot of ballgowns, more than any other shape but still stocked some sheaths and mermaids. 4) The service - Maria was great, took her time, was very patient and RECEPTIVE to requests. If we found that more beading worked, she hand-picked more beading, etc. Overall, the experience was fabulous, making this store a must-visit, especially if you are "curvy." I ended up getting my dress elsewhere but I would certainly recommend this shop. read more

I've always had trouble purchasing clothes because I'm 5'10" and have fluctuated between a 12-18. I chose two look at the Curvy Bride and another bridal salon. EXPERIENCE AT ANOTHER SALON: I visited the other store first, but they only had 3 dresses in the style I liked that also came in my size. Ripping a sample size dress while trying to put it on is never a good feeling which I learned very quickly with my first experience.. I thought I found what I was looking for but kept my appointment at the Curvy Bride just in case and I am SO glad that I did! THE CURVY BRIDE: I came to the store with my mom, two sisters and grandmother. Paige was my consultant and she was super easy to work with. We started with three dresses because I was slightly overwhelmed and extremely indecisive. When I finally narrowed it down to two dresses, Paige had me try on the first one again which ended up being my dress. I absolutely love it! The appointment was private, there was only one other bride in the store at the same time and we were in two completely separate rooms so I never saw her. Michelle was also super sweet and I am so glad she opened this store. I can't stop raving about how great the Curvy Bride is. I even called a few days later about changing the color of my dress and Paige was able to to do it for me. Ladies, if your'e worried about sample sizes over size 14 and have anxiety about trying on dresses in general or in front of people, don't miss this great opportunity! read more

The Curvy Bride - Maggie Sotter - Britannia with a different belt - Bridal Near Me - Manalapan, New Jersey

Paige was absolutely amazing. I must say my road to The Curvy Bride started as I was on the phone making an appointment at another salon. While i read their reviews as I spoke with them I asked them about their typical sample size. That's where the panic set in. I didn't want my experience to become about me feeling bad about my body because I could only hold up a wedding dress to myself and imagine what it would be like. So I did a bit more searching and came across The Curvy Bride. The Curvy Bride Salon is about making you feel comfortable from the moment you walked through the door. We were never rushed, Paige helped to pick out very flattering options and after 5 dresses...I said YES!!! The dress is so beautiful and the prices are so amazing. I would recommend this bridal salon to any bride. What a fantastic experience. I couldn't thank you ladies enough!!! read more

I would recommend this store to girls of ANY size. I personally am not plus sized, (Typically I can wear anything from 8-12) and still found so many beautiful dresses here! Because I'm not a size 6, it was so nice being in a store where I could try on EVERY dress. I had been to many other stores and boutiques where the stylists were making me feel very anxious that I hadn't found my dress yet, like I was running out of time and would need to buy "off the rack". I started to panic and started making appointments at every bridal shop in the area. As soon as I walked into The Curvy Bride I felt completely at ease. Paige was very sweet and super patient and helpful. I never felt pressured to make a decision on the spot. Michelle was also 110% amazing! So much better than any of my previous experiences. So whether you're a size 2 or 32- If you are having trouble finding THE dress, I would definitely recommend this place! read more

This was the first place I tried on dresses, and ended coming back to purchase a dress after visiting a few other places. Maria, my consultant was awesome. She made me feel so comfortable and suggested I try on dresses that I thought would look awful on me. To my surprise, she was right! She allowed me to take my time, try on and re try on dresses. We took pictures of everything and she did not at all make me feel pressured into buying anything. Since this was my first stop, i wasn't ready to commit. After visiting other local shops, being stuffed into sample sizes and pressured into buying dresses I did not love, I came back met with Maria again and purchased my dress. The atmosphere in the store is also amazing. You have your own private space to try on dresses and enough space to comfortable seat your entourage if you want to bring them. I can't say enough positive things! read more