And those who do cater to brides over a size 12 don’t always offer a ton of variety. If you’re a curvy woman and you don’t want the obvious fit-and-flare mermaid shape, finding your dream gown can be ...

In the lead-up to my wedding, I sat squarely at a size 18, which puts me somewhere in the grey area between straight size and plus size – a size privilege many plus-size brides don’t have.