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very dream wedding started as just that. Every detail designed and planned years in advance, imagined and perfected in the mind, from the flowers to the flower girls. All the fittings and fixtures of the venue are to be checked and rechecked for flawlessness. Everything adds to the overall effect, culminating in the gasp as the stunning, blushing bride makes her entrance. Let’s face it though, the dress is central to the dream. Finding the perfect dress & the perfect partner for that perfect picture. Then the happy ever after. Beautiful. But many of our readers have found problems finding that special gown. Ladies outside of the promoted image of what a woman should be must feel largely forgotten and try drastic diets. Michelle Cromey says, “I’m perfect the way I am, but I think I need to feel perfect for the day. On a normal day I’m fine with the way I am, just those wedding pictures are for life, and I can’t keep saying to camera man, no delete that one and take another!” While the average dress size in Britain is a curvy size 16, it seems the models in magazines and mannequins in shop windows seem to cater for sizes 8 to 12. Fear not, as Weddings & Services Magazine wouldn’t forget you, finding a wonderful company called Bonny Bridal UK that considerately cater for your needs, producing your plus-sized perfection. Speaking to Pete, owner of Bonny Bridal UK, his knowledge of plus-sized bridal wear and all the requirements to take care of brides-to-be is exceptional.
“Every bride has had the picture of her wedding dress in her head from when she was a little girl. A bridal store needs to offer variety and not just what the shop buyer likes. Staff in bridal shops are very experienced in what they do and can tell immediately if a dress the brides wants is the right one for her or not. A professional will advise the brides to try on various styles to ensure the bride is happy with her choice.” Bonny Bridal UK was established in 2001. Pete’s wife Debbie owns a they understand the difficulties faced by curvaceous brides. . Their Los Angeles, who asked them to carry their excellent Bonny and plus throughout the UK. Their experience and expertise has lead to great mainland Europe and beyond.
“Bonny did a survey via their US stockists asking plus size brides their gown. Part of the feedback was that the designer needed to know their simply make a dress then purely tell plus size brides, ‘here you go this the bride’s feedback, Bonny used this to create the Unforgettable line. the decision of the brides”. Your partner loves you exactly how you are, and so do we. range of gowns and accessories offered in their ‘Unforgettable’ There is plenty of choice, stunning gowns to fit your curves, in that perfect picture. Along with your dress, the most accessory you can wear on your wedding day is a smile.
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