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The Curvy Bride is a wedding dress outlet located in Englishtown, New Jersey. The business was founded following the owner’s own experience of not being able to find a plus-size wedding dress. Realizing there were few boutiques that provided dresses in the size she needed, Michelle Files decided to help fill that gap in the wedding world. Now she supplies brides with elegant dresses that are comfortable and true to each customer.

Services Offered

The Curvy Bride provides bridal gowns, accessories, alterations, and gown preservation. They stock new pieces on a seasonal basis and provide an average turnaround time of about six to eight months for a dress. The other products they can supply to their clientele in addition to bridal gowns include jewelry, hair accessories, and veils.

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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

$1,000 - $2,499

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales
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Reviews of The Curvy Bride

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
154 Reviews
98% recommend it
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The Curvy Bride is highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional staff, inclusive sizing, and personalized one-on-one attention. Many plus-size brides appreciated the supportive and encouraging atmosphere, as well as the wide selection of dresses available in their size. The staff, including Michelle, Pervin, MaryAnn, and Lydia, are commended for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness throughout the entire process, from choosing a dress to alterations. Customers also appreciated the discounted prices and the intimate setting of the boutique. Overall, The Curvy Bride is highly recommended for plus-size brides looking for a stress-free and enjoyable dress shopping experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Curvy Bride is highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional staff, inclusive sizing, and personalized one-on-one attention. Many plus-size brides appreciated the supportive and encouraging atmosphere, as well as the wide selection of dresses available in their size. The staff, including Michelle, Pervin, MaryAnn, and Lydia, are commended for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness throughout the entire process, from choosing a dress to alterations. Customers also appreciated the discounted prices and the intimate setting of the boutique. Overall, The Curvy Bride is highly recommended for plus-size brides looking for a stress-free and enjoyable dress shopping experience.

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Sara Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

The Curvy Bride made me feel so beautiful when picking out my dress! The staff is incredible and so are their dresses. Thank you!
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Nicole T. Sent on 06/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Personal, body positive, professional experience

There are so many positive things I have to say about The Curvy Bride. 10/10 for sure!
It starts with the ease of the website for booking appointments. I called to ask a question and the owner, Michelle, called me back on a day that the salon isn't even open. I also had to call the day of my second appointment and Pervin answered "Hey Nicole!" immediately as if I was calling a friend. So personal, great customer service.

We worked with Maria, Pervin, and Michelle between our two appointments. All three of them are lovely and every single second from when we walked in the door until leaving the building we felt and were treated like beautiful women. They are so body positive and had not one negative thing to say about any of the dresses my fiance and I tried on.
We were looking for two dresses and arrived a little early for the appointment. I called to see if we could come in a half hour early and we were welcomed right in. The appointment lasted two and a half hours (way longer than the scheduled time) and I did not feel rushed at all. Michelle kept picking out dresses for me to try on because I was so undecided on what I truly wanted. There were sleeves I loved from one dress and wanted to add them to another, and Pervin called the dress maker and they were able to sell the sleeves separately if I wanted them! Above and beyond all expectations.

Their dress selection is amazing and the dresses are all in sizes that you can't find at most bridal shops. I had previously gone to another bridal salon and had a terrible experience because all of the dresses were too small. Not at The Curvy Bride! Even if a dress wasn't our size, Michelle used her clips and tucked everything in to make it feel like and look like it fit.
On top of all of that, you have the entire salon to yourself during your appointment, so you have the full attention of the staff and a personalized experience that is so hard to find! No trying on dresses next to a size 0 or not having enough seats for your entourage. Plenty of space and seating for everyone to enjoy the experience with you!

A friend we brought with us is a type 1 diabetic. Her sugar was getting low and Michelle offered her a snack to help get her sugar back up. We truly felt that even though we walked in as strangers, we left as friends!

I HIGHLY recommend checking out The Curvy Bride. I can't say enough good things about our experience. It's so hard to find clothing as a plus size person and not many stores do it right. The Curvy Bride does it right!
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Christine M. Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dress perfection

Pervin and the whole staff was amazing. She listened to me and nailed my style!
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Michelle is a beautiful full-figured young woman who had to deal with the frustration and humiliation of not being able to easily find and try on wedding gowns for her own wedding. She now provides a warm and welcoming environment for a curvy bride to choose and try on gowns from a variety of excellent designers. Brides can choose from budget friendly to lavish gowns depending on their tastes and needs.

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