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I even have pics for you!!! I am a street size 18/20 (although I look bigger in my pics for some reason). I chose a drop waist (to hide my problem area which is my lower belly pudge).
This is me
My Dress (which is plastered all over the boards)
i have a hour glass body with a HUGE butt. im a 14/16 street size. i tried different dresses and choose mine because on how it make my waist so tiny. i also add a bolero to hide my huge arms... i love my dress.
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I will say that a corset does wonders for both controlling and flattering existing curves and creating new ones!
I second the undergarments - I'm not full figured, but I do have a fair amount of 'squish' around my waist, and the first time I tried on a dress with a built in corset, I was shocked. Instead of my normal 'straight up and down' shape (i.e. hips/waist/bust are all the same number), I suddenly had an hourglass figure!
The right undergarments can help a lot. :)
In trying on dresses, appropriate rouching also did wonders for me a street size 16/18.
I am avoiding trying on dresses yet bc i'm scared (street size 16, 18 on a bad day). I am planning to look for dresses with rouching and an assymetrical line though. Also, corsets will be a major plus. I've heard that Maggie Sottero is great for plus sized girls because of the corsets. Also, check out the new Miss's post on the board yesterday about buying a plus size dress. I can't remember her name.... anyone? Oyster maybe?
Here is the link I was talking about: http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/03/29/dress-developments-first-shopping-trip/
MrsH,
The others are right--try a long line bra (goes down to your natural waist) or a corset ("real", high quality corsets are tough to find for curvy girls) to give you a waist. Then, the modified Alines with a dropped waist and ruching can look very good.
But if you don't want to fight against your natural shape, try an Aline or ballgown with a higher waist, like this one:
http://www.edenbridals.com/5107-p-1616.html
It will hit you at your tiniest part (detail up on the top will draw the eye upward) and just skim over your hips without adding bulk. People will think it's just the dress, not tummy/hips/bottom.
Ann
Strut Bridal Salon
I am a street size 9 but I have problem areas. When looking for a dress I realized that the quality of dress makes a difference. I bought a Maggie Sorrtero and it is like wearing a corset. Flattens my tummy and pushes everything up! It was well worth the cost. You can tell the quality when you try them on.
Dont forget you can always add a sash or belt to your waist to help pull they eye towards your smallest area uptop :D
Thank you huys! All your input is helpful. I have been looking at dresses and I am so tired of designers using the ball gown with the short sleeves in ivory or pure white satin, and it makes me smile to see some people stray away from that. Just because we're plus size doesnt mean we dont have style!
I wore a size 18 wedding dress. I also wore underwear of the architectural variety, including a crinoline to puff out the bottom of the gown enough so that any puffiness I had below the waist would appear to be just part of the design. 
Here I am:
This is my dress (I totally distorted my face because I looked like CRAP this day and I'm making the strangest face), it's a David's Bridal size 18. This is actually the look of the dress for the reception. During the ceremony, the dress has a long sleeved lace and beaded jacket that is the full length of the dress.
My goodness, you all looked so beautiful! You all have been nothing but helpful and I have found some dress choices that I am considering. Please let me know what you think about these dresses on my top heavy, apple shaped body...
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Those dresses are great.
My dress story gets much better (I have more posts coming up) but if I could go back in time and say anything to myself, it would be to make even more phone calls and be more insistent about trying things on, and not embarrassed when people say "we can't help you" over and over again, because eventually someone will say, "Here, we can help!"and it will be better.
There is a lot of great advice in the comments section of that post.
In the meantime, try Alfred Angelo... they have so much stuff! I was at least able to try on a few different A-lines and ballgowns, which I liked.
@MrsH1010, I like the 1st and 2nd ones! I think they'd look great on you. ;)
here i am! please excuse the awful cell phone pic. i am getting first fitting next week adn will post better pics then :D
i got my dress at davids bridal. it is a davids bridal gown..
My experience was great! i dreaded it but it was a fabulous day. :D
stay positive you beautiful full figured bride!~
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Here is my dress - it is a size 18 I am a street size 14/16 
I love how thin it makes my middle look!!
TRY THE BONNY LINE! I WENT TODAY AND FOUND MY DRESS ITS A BONNY 1008... THERE WEBSITE SHOWS WHAT STORES IN YOUR AREA CARRY THERE LINE!
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my dress. it has a corset on the back and suuuuuuuuuuucks you all the way in. ;-)
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I am a plus size beauty! I love my dress and much to my surprise, it was not anything I would have picked out on my own. I am a size 22-24. I have to say that by now, I am pretty comftorable in my skin. Still wouldn't mind going back to my pre-baby size, but oh well. I ended up with a halter top and a corset bodice. I also have an A-line bottom.
I am a plus size beauty! I love my dress and much to my surprise, it was not anything I would have picked out on my own. I am a size 22-24. I have to say that by now, I am pretty comftorable in my skin. Still wouldn't mind going back to my pre-baby size, but oh well. I ended up with a halter top and a corset bodice. I also have an A-line bottom.
I don't know if its your sort of thing and what your budget is like but if you buy a amazing detailed corset then you can feel a million quid!
lamagia.co.uk is a amazing website with gorgeous corsets and you can choose your own waist size and stuff - bit pricey but hey ho if your the kind of girl who'll wear it again .... then buy a seperate bridal skirt!
i am also starting to dread looking for my wedding dress
i have seen a few nice ones at davids bridal but am too scared to go try them on... Im thinking of making an appointment soon.
my thing is alot of people want to go with me and i dont want to be dissapointed in front of everyone if i dont find my dress.. is it rude to not tell people when im going? just have my mom and my maid of honor?
Ok seriously, how many size 8 women are out there that that is the "sample size" for most dresses. This street size 20 chick wasn't having it so I called around and let people know that I was dissapointed that they didn't carry larger sizes. Who wants to order something if they aren't sure...no pressure there to buy at all!
I came across a plus size ONLY bridal salon here in Phx AZ and I'm excited to try things on. My only problem with David's Bridal is that the women that work at the 2 stores close to me might as well be in diapers and I'm only 29! I do not want a teenage skinny @ss girl to tell me what I look good in. Sorry, but unless you eat a donut in front of me honey, you're not helping me.
I found my dress at Alfred Angelo - they had quite a variety of styles for plus size, and I just loved the experience. It's AA 2003W. I ordered it March 6 and it came in last week! Picked it up yesterday, and I'm glad it's at my parent's house, otherwise I'd play dress up every day!
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I'm a pear shaped size 16, and my advice is to just do your best to get over your fears and not be afraid to try on dresses of all different shapes and styles. I went to David's Bridal and ended up buying the 9T9612 (sexy name, I know). I never would have thought it would work for me because they describe it as a trumpet style dress. But the slimmer cut was way more flattering on me than the traditional A-lines and Ball gowns, which everything I saw online said would be the most flattering cuts on a pear shaped lady like me.
So. Moral of the story - keep your mind open!
P.S. I loved my experience at David's Bridal. Maybe I just lucked out, but there was another plus sized bride trying on at the same time and it just made things very comfortable. Much better than my one visit to a boutique where the only other person trying on dresses was a size 2 and was trying on dresses similar to mine (i.e. she looked fabulous in every.single.one and the samples didn't even fit over my hips)
@TheRen: hi,i think its a mistake to choose a drop waist to hide the lower belly when infact it will highlight more since it stops right under your belly!!best shape for all plus size bride like us is an A-line,,you wont do mistake with it..also depend what shape you are,,ar u pear or square,if u are like me with straight hips.so waste line not so define,dropped waste is bad,,but if u still have an hour glass figuere then might work,,too risky,try one first on with dropped waist and see,,or just go safe and chose a dress with a true waist..that stops right little below your waist,,and that skirt flares out from hips right away,,it will flat your tummy and balance figuere..good luck
@MrsH1010: i think all those what you chose are maybe not the right for plus size,,at least on me they would look bad,,plus if u are big chested stay away from those they will make u look pregnant...when its an empire line dress...those dress yes hide your tummy but dont show any waste so hiding sometimes make us look bigger...i see those dress more for skinny thye look great in it,,or pregnant women,,,go more fore a a-line,,skirt that flares out from hips and u wont mistake,ball gown ar bad for us.will make us look huge and short...unless u are very tall...full a line skirt ,,or more lie a trumpet but nothing tight around our hips...chose a built in corset dress then u wont need one,,,mine had and makes my tummy flat...and i got a huge belly...soo...have a look to mine so u know what i mean...
I'm a size 18 would-be-hourglass-but-huge-hips-make-me-a-pear myself (like, 42-36-FIFTY) but my little sister is an apple and she goes for corsets all the time and looks great with little puffy cap sleeves, they're pretty and soften her shoulders. At my prom one girl had a corset made for her locally and added an awesome skirt so maybe that's an option too!
I usually wear about a 16 in street clothes and this dress is a 22 I think. It was the one and only dress that I didn't feel like a "plus size bride" It is also the only kind of dress I said I didn't want! The salespeople know what there doing, so be open to suggestions.
here you go girl :) Im a street size 24. Here is me in some of the dresses I tryed on. Im a big girl and still had alot of fun with dress shoping! Im not gonna lie there were disapointments but overall I had a good time :) Good luck dress shoping! Just keep an open mind. Sometimes the dress consultant will pull something that you think would look aweful but then you try it on and your like WOW I look great! Just try everything you can and have fun with it :) First three dresses were at davids bridal
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I am an apple shaped plus size bride in need of some guidance.
The time has come to start dress shopping (believe me, I put it off as long as possible). I am hoping to get some guidance from other plus size brides as far as where to shop (I'm in the Chicago area), what dress types worked for you, and if you have any images of you in your dress that would be perfect!
We all know what a mannequin and tine sz 4 women wearing a dress looks like, now lets see some women with curves!