As well, I prefer to wear a gown with short sleeves because my fiance thinks I have beautiful arms . My mother says that this is unthinkable for a winter wedding. However, today the guidelines are so relaxed that the primary rule is that the bride choose exactly what makes her feel beautiful. The sample gowns in the bridal shops all seem to be in a size 10. A. Phone around.
Some bridal shops keep a few samples of basic styles in larger sizes.
Then, you can establish if you look best in a full-skirted gown or in, say, a sheath. When that decision is made, you can choose the specific dress with more confidence. An alternative would be to phone some plus-size stores and see if they carry bridal wear. 2000 Family Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved.