Bride And Entourage Go Head-To-Head Over Black Wedding Dress | Curvy Brides Boutique

[@ndisfoshiz]

When she said “in this dress I can see it happening.” That’s how I felt when I tried my dress on the first time. Beautiful girl!

[@caroler4297]

Clare was just gorgeous in the ivory gown,, it always seems wedding dresses are made for smaller w omen

[@elizabethalberico6133]

@@caroler4297 Wedding dresses aren’t just for smaller women it could be for any size no matter what size the person is because everyone is beautiful in their own unique and one of a kind ways from Lizzy 😁😁

[@theladyinblack3055]

@@elizabethalberico6133not every dress can be sized all the way up and still be beautiful on. But, not every dress can be sized all the way down and still look gorgeous on a body either. It’s just a fact that different styles happen to look better on some sizes than others! And I can’t think of any way we’re ever going to change that!! Okay - I’m hooked on the series and I particularly love that there’s this show and another (maybe from New York? I can’t recall recall right now. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️), both of which are designed for “curvey girls.” Every bride should feel beautiful on her wedding day!! Make-up and hair can help a lot; but wearing a beautiful dress that honestly suits you is the biggest part,my honest, personal opinion! Clare-bear just glowed in that dress!! In fact, she nearly made me cry! The ladies at this dress shop truly know how łto fit a woman and carry it appropriately!

[@CurlyAndCurvy]

The way she lit up in that ivory dress and was immediately ready to try on more 😭💗 And then the discussion at the end about bridesmaid dresses 🤣

[@amnakhan5692]

Ii

[@mirabai305]

Why are people so invested in what other people wear to their wedding? If the woman wants to wear black, how does that hurt anyone?

[@girlypearl6631]

I think it’s more about making sure that’s what the bride truly wants. This bride said it herself, black was more forgiving that she didn’t think she’d be pretty in white.

[@bluexblondebaby]

Normally I’d agree, but it’s clear her cousin wanted her to knock down the walls of negativity and self doubt so she could have the wedding she always dreamed of.

[@ophelia....]

I'd be like: can't be genuinely supportive? Out ye go, biatch! **boot to the arse out the door**

[@jilliancalmes2281]

Right? My fav comment is "how will they know you're the bride if you don't wear white?"...Well if I invited them to MY wedding, I think they'll figure it out. lol

[@julietedesco7804]

Exactly. Why do these girls bother asking other people. Just buy what you want and bugger everyone else!

[@butterflyr9342]

Oh my gosh, am I the only one who loves that black dress. It looks amazing on this, lady.

[@denisebeaudet81]

Too bad they don't have qn all white dress to compare to the black dress. I did like the black dress too.

[@angelasabatino5614]

Bring back Curvy Brides! Jo and Al are fantastic!

[@marilynwillett804]

BRING BACK? IN THE PAST BRIDES WERE PROUD OF THEIR PERFECT BODIES.,

[@jscho8674]

@@marilynwillett804 No you misunderstand. "Curvy Brides" was the name of this show, and they are no longer making it. :)

[@Draconaa]

Love Jo and Al.

[@tinkeramma]

Love how the staff was able to make size a non-issue and bring glam to us curvy girls. 😍

[@spattzliyah2.0]

periodttt

[@heapbig5352]

Lumpy and bulges isn't curvy.

[@spattzliyah2.0]

@@heapbig5352 neither is skinny...

[@heapbig5352]

@@spattzliyah2.0 indeed

[@EmilyCouturiere]

*obese

[@lauriejo5810]

These women really know their stuff! I just love watching them perform their magic with the brides and seeing the big beautiful smiles on the brides when they find their dresses.

[@Pebbles2711]

I actually thought she looked fabulous in the black dress!!!

[@reneemoreno8030]

Al and Jo are wonderful with every woman that goes into their shop. "Marvelous miracle makers of most"

[@PistachioDean]

I don't see the problem in wearing a lovely black evening dress to her wedding, and not something that looks like a compromise between a white wedding dress with a touch of black. Go big or go home.

[@hinnyu7748]

There's no problem. But the problem is that she wanted to wear black because she thinks she won't look good in white. It's not a choice out of what she really wanted but a choice she made out of negativity because she does not want to go out of her comfort zone. In the end what she really wanted is white, just too scared of trying it.

[@gypsyrobin]

How sweet when the bride cried upon opening her eyes to see how beautiful she looked in the last dress.

[@yvonnevandermerwe6126]

I just love the two ladies' helping brides to overcome whatever their fears, and then finding the most beautiful dress that the bride loves.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

My Lord!!! That first Ivory dress Claire put on looked so good on her. SHE was the star! So incredibly beautiful. What a gorgeous bride!!!

[@carolynnewyork6919]

Al an Jo are simply amazing ❤️ people around the world should watch the videos from their shop in England. Amazing!

[@avengernemesis7990]

We do ! I live in Australia

[@elisabethzosch2855]

Me in Sweden 🇸🇪

[@paulavale9548]

I do, I’m in Canadá 🇨🇦

[@bell6012]

@@avengernemesis7990 im in Oz too

[@lesleycooper7544]

So true. They knock spots of all these top designers. BECAUSE THEY UNDERSTAND

[@pennylehrer1306]

You two ladies are heaven sent to women with a body!! Making them comfortable and being honest are just 2 of the great things you do!! I really appreciate how you delve into their issues for better understanding.❤

[@LyricalXilence]

This is disingenuous. We are not women with a body. All women have a body. We are women who are big, fat, overweight, and obese. Putting a different word on it doesn't change the truth.

[@ida6950]

I’m petite, I guess I’m a ghost then 👻🤣

[@fairybabe]

@@LyricalXilence 👏👏

[@cyflym11]

@@LyricalXilence I agree. I don't really like the way we are supposed to be all supportive and not 'body shame' obese people but they are allowed to insinuate that slim people are not womanly.

[@evelyncolon5497]

Ummm all women are women with a body??? It’s kind of not cool to insinuate that any body type is not a “body.” Like what does even mean?

[@jarrodholbrook6176]

White dresses (like diamonds) weren’t the norm and just came into prominence in the last 100+ years. Personally I thought the black dress looked great on her. Wish her friends would have been more supportive from the start, but happy that she left with a dress she liked.

[@meman6964]

Queen Victoria started the White dress bride trend

[@sandrawillis8966]

I was about to say that as well. They never mention prices on this show ​@@meman6964

[@mathildejensen3285]

Exactly - it only became fashionable after Queen Victoria made it popular in 1840 when she wore a white wedding dress. Before that wearing a black dress was not unusual because most people needed a black dress and could'nt afford to by more than one for special occasions.

[@marieslabbert6009]

It is so heartwarming to see that her family really care a great deal for her. 💞👏👏👏👏

[@johnnabuzby6103]

I loved that ivory gown with the roses at the beginning of this episode. Very pretty. I wish Jo and Al had gotten Clare to try on that one.

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

I like her in black! Those blue jeweled eyes and raven hair. Gorgeous!!!

[@melindarozas1334]

I liked the first white gown better on her, but both were beautiful gowns!!

[@gabriellejago962]

I can't get over the fusion of her English accent and American accent from living in California. It's somewhat gorgeous. I'm so intrigued by it. I just want her to keep talking! 😂 she looks gorgeous though. What a beautiful bride.

[@joymelton-bollen6383]

She looks amazing in the dress she chose!!!

[@cathyheckman7415]

So many beautiful ladies! The ladies running the store are such wonderful souls and tickle the heart!

[@CraftyDawn]

Good for you girl. I was a large bride and dreaded having to wear a wedding dress. But when I found the one I liked, I wanted to skip down the road in it. 29 years later, it still fits me so well done you for being open to change.

[@cyflym11]

Funnily enough the shoes I wore happily all day (even walked to the registry office and back because it wasn't far and the parking was dreadful there) never fitted me again so I only wore them that once. I could still fit easily into the dress but no one had told me having children makes your feet bigger!

[@TenderheartPC]

I had such an amazing experience with the woman who helped me find my dress. As soon as I had it on I knew. I got the happy tears and everything. Every bride deserves that feeling. Nice work ladies!

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Beautiful! The ladies do a really nice job with their customers.

[@Maudievs]

Al & Jo you ladies are amazing. The way you treat each lady you make her feel so special. Totally love you ladies all the way from South Africa❤️

[@niman00]

Great job Al and Jo, beautiful dress!! she looks beautiful!!

[@LibbyRal]

A long time ago I threw out all the fat girl rules when it came to fashion. Black will make me look ten pounds thinner? Big fluffing deal. So I'll look like I weigh 210 instead of 220? See how silly it sounds? Screw that. Bring on the color. The stripes. The patterns. I will live life as big and bold as I am

[@burdeegirl]

What a lovely way to live, love it!

[@LibbyRal]

@@burdeegirl thank you. It sure was liberating. I breaks my heart the times I show up for events and am the only obese person - art lessons or scuba diving class, snow-ski lessons, guided nature hikes. And it's frustrating to try to exercise - things like bike riding - and not be able to find large size women's biking shorts.

[@ellentorres6314]

It not the color that matters it's the cut of the dress....well done, Jo and Al!!!

[@pilotswife06]

Ivory with black lace is STUNNING. Black with white lace, not so much.

[@tastymedleys]

Personally I kind of like the idea of wearing a dress you love and feel comfortable in for your wedding, then possibly being able to reuse it in the future. If I ever get married I will definitely try to pick something that either is a two piece and can be combined with other things to wear again, or that I can alter later. It seems like a waste to find a dress I love only to wear it once because it's only suitable for a wedding setting...and since I won't have children, it's not like I could pass the dress on or something. I thought the black dress was not only beautiful on her but also had potential to be reused. But in the end it's important that she got whatever makes her the happiest!

[@Whatnuggets]

Well I’m a very sentimental person and I would prefer having the dress for that occasion only. I wouldn’t want my dress to be associated with other memories, but thats my preference!

[@kimpelders4996]

Ooh that black dress was so pretty on her 😍

[@manskken]

i love her blended accent from living in the us! it's so charming

[@mindyk4]

I know none of these people, but I was crying with them!

[@TinyDancerO]

Wow!!! She looks beautiful in her dress. Her girlfriends are so much fun. I hope they all have an AMAZING day!!!

[@hansmuster]

She looked bridal in both black & white. ☺️

[@barbarafischbach8480]

Clare looks fantastic in the ivory! Hard to see through my tears. Best wishes from across the pond🌹❤️

[@LisaLGruman]

Funny at the end there where the two friends were giggling about it’s being time to get the bridesmaid dresses that will likely be black.

[@COLT-zr3jf]

She looks beautiful in the dress she picked and she deserves all the good thing that comes her way, we all do.

[@zabindhanji]

I'm so glad that Jo and Al made the bride realize that a plus-size bride can wear ivory and white and look good. It has so much to do with the silhouette, cut, and fabric. She looked lovely in both ivory dresses.

[@vanessamilton82]

She looks amazing well done Jo and Al

[@thornepp6286]

I actually thought the black dress looked the best, I hope she didn’t feel pressured out of it if it’s secretly what she wanted, I worry she may have just been being agreeable. I absolutely hated when the rep said she was on the entourage’s side, you’re supposed to be on the bride’s side always and advocate for what she wants, not what her friends or family want. I hope she is genuinely happy with what she chose and that it wasn’t that she just compromised because she was outnumbered.

[@leeturner133]

I can see where you're coming from, and I guess we'll never really know. But based on her reactions to each dress, I think she did end up with the one she really wanted. She said that she always pictured a white dress but she also never pictured being a plus sized bride. She said that she was comfortable in black because it was "more forgiving" than ivory. To me, she really didn't seem happy in the black dress - she liked it, sure, but she wasn't glowing the way a bride does when you find your perfect dress. She got that glow in the last dress that she tried on.

[@jenniferle8294]

I totally agree with the sentiment that we should always be on the bride's side. However the consultants never like refused to get her black dresses. They let her try it on, saw her reaction, and then suggested she give ivory a try. They guided her, but if she insisted on black they definitely would have followed her lead. I think they just wanted to understand why she wanted black and we learned it was due to her insecurities.

[@t.s3994]

@@jenniferle8294 Not all the consultants listen to the bride, but Jo and Al are real gems. They always listen to the bride. I think the cousin wanted her to wear ivory, because she thought that long term is would make the bride happiest.

[@Maerahn]

In fairness, Jo didn't say she was on the entourage's side in front of the bride, she said it to camera when the bride wasn't there to hear it. Plus, both Jo and al have been doing this a long time; they're part therapists as well as bridal consultants, and they get a sense for when a bride is making a choice based on 'settling' rather than because they really want it. And they were right in this case. You could see the way the bride's face and body language changed the minute she saw herself in the first ivory dress - the black dress she 'thought' she loved was just "mmm yeah, that's really nice..." but when she saw herself in the ivory she just lit up... and there was no going back to black after that!

[@cavlei]

I had black and red for my first wedding. Loved it. Had black and white for my second wedding. Loved the red more than the white. It's personal choice, end of. Not everyone wants a princess dress for their wedding. Couldn't think of anything worse

[@Doodletimegoodtime]

Deepest unhealthy and ugly thing about plus size is all negative we get constantly. Everyone is beautiful. ❤️ Bride looks like beautiful and she brings positivity 😍

[@donnamartin2327]

I look for these videos love Jo and AL they're wonderful better than any dr Phil type they bring out the best in the women and let the brides see that they're worth every inch keep sharing these vids

[@kaylamari3846]

the way she glows in the dress she chose, definitely is the one!!

[@Willowy13]

This is one episode I'd love to see some of the wedding afterwards. This is a case where the entourage meddling was done gently and for a good reason: nobody should marry with a dress chosen for perceived praticality, but something that makes you glow, feel beautiful and the princess every woman should be at her wedding day.

[@kathenson606]

I wore a navy blue dress that matched his navy suit and I was happy. 32 years.

[@cyflym11]

I felt it would be a bit silly turning up at the registry office in a wedding dress (plus we didn't have much money) so I had a cream coloured knee length dress with flowers on it and little fabric covered buttons down the front so it still felt a bit 'weddingy' It's our silver anniversary in a few weeks.

[@triciajumonville7741]

I wore shocking pink velvet with ivory antique lace trim to our (very small) wedding. Lost him this past week after 52 years of marriage.

[@sharpay33]

The bride should feel beautiful on her special day its her choice what to wear on her day, not the others

[@hazelrebello7690]

the bride looks stunning in her dress

[@angelgardener2748]

What a stunning bride, absolutely gorgeous. The black was pretty but the ivory took her to another level. Wow!!

[@treinapj]

I loved this episode...usually I hate it when others try to tell a bride how to look...but I think this time...her friends just wanted her to see herself and not hide behind the blk dress...she looked absolutely beautiful in the ivory dress and it was more flattering....and I'm glad they pushed her to look beyond and not hide.

[@avengernemesis7990]

Al and Jo motivational is their game.. ❤❤

[@22suzie44]

I love her attitude & ability to love herself. I wish I could find that confidence, and admire her greatly. Best Wishes for a beautiful day and rest of your life!!!

[@marashanteau8604]

Just beautiful!

[@jacquiemarykay2494]

I liked the black dress!! She looked great in it!!

[@beverlycleveland2189]

These ladies are amazing..so compassionate and caring

[@copic8241]

Love the swish at the end. Another great job Ladies.

[@cynthiatucker4773]

She looked radiantly stunning in her chosen dress!

[@kadinewalters6044]

The bride is so beautiful

[@5martgir14ever]

Im getting married in a red wedding dress. 1) I saved a ton of money opting for a color dress rather than a white dress. (Think $200 vs $1200). 2) I literally ignores all the white dresses and my eyes went straight for the red one. 3) I look like I winter queen in my red dress and fur shawl and I'm totally living for it. 4) Red is my favorite color. 5) Red was the color my fiance wore when we first met and on our first date.

[@SyedaTasnia]

South Asian wedding's typically have red! Although these days brides to wear other colours

[@5martgir14ever]

@@SyedaTasnia I went to a bridal bouquet and they seemed offended that I wanted a red wedding dress. They claimed that it's not bridal. They were jerky about other things as well. Ended up not buying a dress from them.

[@mlewis8579]

Love the first black dress BUT the last one was perfect!

[@jennelynduke4230]

The bride looks beautiful in her dress

[@hottubtimemachine1200]

Stunning and beautiful, Girl make you happy, head up smile, these ladies will always do their job and make you look great. 💋

[@flavarz]

Gorgeous!!! Stunning bride to be!!! Well done ladies🙏😍

[@ChristineInNornia]

Claire is absolutely beautiful💖

[@claira8601]

Lovely dress; perfect for her! Another beautiful bride!

[@Teresia12]

She's gorgeous!! That dress looks wonderful on her.

[@tostamixtabifana97]

Such an adorable bride and entourage.

[@Poisenivy5]

That dress on Claire is just beautiful 😍 she is just beautiful ❤️

[@cindykelly210]

It brought tears to my eyes i so glad she chose this dress

[@christydavis1389]

Just stunning. Her eyes are amazing!

[@whoneedsfangs]

She looks absolutely giddy with happiness when she sees herself in an ivory dress!

[@MamaAdjoa]

"I've got my Prince, I've got me ring, and now ,I've got the dress, well done

[@karenmartin8894]

That dress changed her whole look 😮 she looked slimmer

[@emmaelizabeth8866]

I think the black dress is stunning and her accent is lovy xcx

[@wandarobinson5612]

I love these two! I feel like I could come to them about anything 🥰🥰

[@tinaakers1752]

The Black and White dress didn't flatter her. She chose the perfect dress. Shes Beautiful

[@jacquesafley5828]

I LOVE this black dress with white lace!!! She looks wonderful in it!¡ 👍😊❤️

[@karinbergman1646]

She looks beautiful in all 3 dresses. I liked the 2nd best but 3rd is just as pretty and her choice,💗

[@djcraig111]

Absolutely a stunning bride!

[@racheleconerly3228]

Everyone needs friends like this.

[@summerpark6041]

The girl looks stunning in that white dress! Congratulations!

[@NANAOF252]

I love these two ladies so much they are so amazing and they know the insecurities that a plus size woman goes through I know I am a plus size woman

[@shanibmulkins]

She looked gorgeous in the dresses!! Go girl ❤❤❤

[@anitapayne]

Gm ladies u've done it again 100000000000000000000000o0 congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 💖

[@lizw.4901]

With her milky skin and raven hair, she looks absolutely beautiful in her white dress.

[@kellykeaney9909]

As someone who struggles with body insecurity as I'm bigger now having had 5 children and would love to get married I cried hard at her in her more traditional dresses she looked stunning and gives me hope that maybe I could too someday

[@JudyB1980]

Wow. She is absolutely gorgeous in her dress.

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

My best friend’s mother got married in a lovely black strapless dress & matching shawl w/ white trim. Looked like Old Hollywood Glam.

[@mindfuleats4517]

Lovely dress. I loved the first one too

[@oldhag1184]

The 3rd dress is my favorite. I am glad that she found a dress she loves.

[@GodsOath_com]

Women were married in black dresses for eons, most formal clothes were black in the old days. It was the only color fast dye.

[@Sarahc0407]

That dress was made for her! She looks perfect! X

[@mykygirl2856]

WOW!!!!! Stunning in the second dress. The black and white wasn't cutting it sweetheart. You look beautiful in the ivory dress. 2nd dress Yes

[@susanwills4723]

You look stunning darling all the best for your future 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@flutemusic88]

I wish I could have them help me find a dress. I’m no longer big, but I’m still not small and still big on the inside and having them to help me find a flattering dress and being supportive would be a dream.

[@QueenSlytherin]

That first black and white dress was gorgeous

[@sunnyscott4876]

I agree I loved that one too.

[@np100]

Always wondered if the shop was far away from any city. It looks like it is in an idylic farming community.