Plus size bridal

Every bride deserves to feel breathtaking.

We have hand-selected our plus size bridal collection to include gowns with the best construction, support, and silhouette for every body. Samples up to size 28 on the floor, with special orders available to size 34W through Essense of Australia.

Plus size bride in a beautiful wedding gown at Boulevard Bride
Plus size bride in a stunning bridal gown at Boulevard Bride boutique

Curated for curves

Sample sizes up to 28 on the floor so you can try before you order.

Orders to 34W

Essense of Australia offers special orders to size 34W, our highest extended sizing available.

One-on-one styling

Your dedicated stylist focuses only on you for the full appointment.

Construction matters

We hand-select styles with the best boning, support, and structure.

Our approach

Size-inclusive from the start.

At Boulevard Bride, size inclusivity is not a footnote. It is built into how we buy, how we sample, and how we style. When we evaluate a designer, extended sizing is part of the criteria. If a gown does not grade well past a size 18, it does not make the floor.

Our stylists are trained to work with every silhouette. They know which necklines elongate, which waist placements flatter, and which fabrics drape beautifully on a curve. You will leave knowing exactly why a gown works on your body, not just that it does.

We believe trying on is the only way to truly know. A pinned sample tells you something. A gown that fits tells you everything.

Plus size bride wearing an elegant wedding dress at Boulevard Bride
Plus size bride in a gorgeous bridal gown at Boulevard Bride Lake St. Louis

Extended sizing by designer

The right designer for your size.

Not every designer carries extended sizing, and not every extended sizing range is the same. Here is exactly what we carry and what can be ordered for each designer we recommend for plus size brides.

Our top recommendation

Samples to 28 · Orders to 34W

Essense of Australia

Our primary recommendation for plus size brides. Essense is the best in the business when it comes to extended sizing — their gowns are engineered to flatter every frame, and the construction quality carries through every size. We carry samples up to a 28 and can order up to a 34W.

Samples to 28 · Orders to 32W

Madison Raine

A beautiful option for brides wanting something fashion-forward with thoughtful extended sizing. Madison Raine gowns come up to a 32W and we carry samples up to a 28 on the floor.

Samples to 26 · Orders to 28W

Moonlight Bridal

A California brand celebrated for inclusive sizing from the start. Ball gowns, A-lines, and dramatic trains graded with curve fit in mind. We carry samples to a 26 and can order up to a 28W.

Samples to 26 · Orders to 28W

Madi Lane

Contemporary couture with delicate applique and modern silhouettes. Madi Lane extended sizes maintain the same couture-level finishing and embellishment placement. Samples to a 26, orders to a 28W.

Your appointment

What to expect when you come in.

01

Before you arrive

Your stylist reviews your appointment notes and pulls a first round of gowns in styles, silhouettes, and sizes aligned with what you shared when booking.

02

In the suite

One stylist, one dressing room, one bride. No one else on the floor during your appointment. We clip, pin, and style each gown to give you the truest sense of fit and finish.

03

The decision

If you say yes, we walk you through sizing, timeline, and ordering. If you are not ready, there is no pressure. We will send you home with notes and let you take your time.

Common questions

Plus size bridal FAQ.

What plus sizes do you carry in bridal gowns?
Our bridal samples range from size 6 to 28. Essense of Australia can be ordered up to 34W, Madison Raine up to 32W, and both Moonlight Bridal and Madi Lane up to 28W.
Do you carry plus size bridal samples I can actually try on?
Yes. We specifically curated our sample collection so every bride can get a real sense of how the gown will look and feel on her body.
Which designer is best for plus size brides?
Essense of Australia is our top recommendation. They carry samples up to a 28 and can order up to a 34W, and their construction and grading in extended sizes is genuinely the best in the industry.
Will I need alterations on a plus size gown?
Almost every bride needs some alterations regardless of size. Gowns are cut to fit 5'11" and taller, so hemming is nearly universal. Our stylists will advise on what to expect at checkout.

By Appointment

Come try on the gowns in person.

Our stylists specialize in helping every bride find the silhouette that makes her feel like herself, on the best day of her life.

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Boulevard Bride, Lake St. Louis