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If we go that route, we could sure use a tall (*cough*) and petite one too!
totally agree with scissors. I definitly wont be able to use the tall board though 
I always thought 14 was a regular size...but I quickly learned that it's plus when it comes to the wedding industry. So I would love a plus board (and a 5-11 I wouldn't say no to a tall board either!)
Feel free to add any more ideas for boards to the ideas forum!
Would love to hear feedback on this specific board...
I would love to see a Plus Size board! I am neither that tall or that short...but I second that tall and petite boards would be nice.
I'm not sure about segmenting users based on size...how do we determine who falls into that category?
I dont think it was about branding users and stamping them one way or the other. It was another forum, like 20 something, 30 something, encore, etc.
I actually agree with Gemstone. I think it may feel like there is segregation by size. Having a dress board, I think, should be enough.
By that logic, the 20-something, 30-something, etc boards should go because they're ageist.
It's a specific demographic and people are interesting in having it. No one is required to post there and no one is being branded a Plus Size bride. It's not like someone from WeddingBee is coming out, measuring you and saying "Yeah and if we see you in Petites, we're totally coming back and breaking your keyboard."
If there's a crowd interest in any demo, let it happen. It's great for any specific bridal interest to have a venue to discuss their specific concerns.
I'd love for there to be a plus-size board! And I wouldn't be offended at all. LOL. I agree with others that it's just a place for those of us who have specific issues concerning size and weight to go to. Especially wedding related. If you don't feel comfortable commenting on the board, then don't. But give us 'plus-size' brides who want to ask questions and get opinions the opportunity to do so. We have questions and issues that pertain to only us, just like the ethnicity boards and such.
I say at least try it out and if it doesn't work out, it can be taken down. That's my 2 cents.
I have to say that Im a plus size bride and I hate the label....and I understand the emotions you go through worrying about finding a dress. But I just want to be a bride. Yes its easier to go in a store and find your size because of the sign that says plus size...but why cant I just go in the store and be in the womens section, no labels on any clothes...just womens.
Having a Plus size, petite, tall and etc. board is a great idea!
i think that some people may like it, and others would not. but if you're offended by the term, don't post there :-) I think it'd be great to give people who did want a place to talk and relate about this a new board..
I think it is a great idea. How about a board for us tall and curvy ladies? :-) At a size 6-8, I can't really call myself plus size, but I would love to get ideas for bridesmaid dresses and MOB gowns, since my sister and mother are both plus size ladies. Great idea.
@D. Marie...I voted yes for the plus-sized section but I can sympathize with your feelings. The reality is, plus-sized fashion is still considered a niche market when it comes to finding trendy, flattering fashion. We plus-sized brides have additional things to consider IMO when buying dresses, trying to find photographers, MUAs etc. Even if you decide not to post...at least you know there is a place you can "lurk" and maybe get some great ideas or perspectives you hadn't thought of =)
It's such a touchy subject, but I think it's something we should discuss and have a place to discuss. Of course, I've seen lots of posts in the past in other categories were people just noted in the title they were chatting about plus size dresses or whatever. Some of us might be plus size and OK with that, or not looking to drop a billion pounds before our weddings, and you do face issues. Like right now I'm trying to find salons that will have dresses that are even close to my size that I can try on, and it's hard!
I vote yes but maybe we need another name? curvy brides? I don't know exactly what would work, but "plus size" rubs some people the wrong way sometimes :)
I think it's a great idea....already voted. I am not offended by it at all it would actually be very helpful. Being that there are not a plethera of vendors that cater to the curvy ladies, if we could have a place where all the ideas or suggestions are gathered it would save time and frustration. It can become very discouraging to look for something specific and be told it's not available in your size, just my thoughts.
I wonder if people might not agree about where the line might be drawn for plus size/non plus size and it could create some conflicts.
But other than that I'm not opposed.
I think it is a great idea. The best feature of the specialized boards is that it allows you to look to see what has already been said on your topic. There aren't many posts in the Secular board, for example, but I can look to that and get advice and comment, instead of posting the same things over and over.
I would love to see a non-traditional board in the "culture" section.
I think Miss ACS said it very well. I really posted the idea because there are specific concerns related to being a larger-than-average size, and it would be nice to just have a board where you could post similar topics, and find them easily.
I self-identify as a plus-size, so I suggested that without much thought. Whatever it is called, I believe the need is there... not just for averaged-sized brides who are bumped into the plus-size bridal category. There are some of us who are plus-sized all the time, so the label is not new to us.
If one doesn't identify as "plus size" or "curvy" or whatever... I don't even think we need to define it -- if you post there, it's your choice, and if you post a "plus size" issue on the regular board, I imagine it wouldn't matter. Like Miss ACS said, no one's getting out the measuring tape! :)
I think that it will be fine as long as bees approach the topic respectfully. Everyone's bridal experience is different just as everyone's life experiences are different. The need and desire for this board has been expressed. Posting there is up to each bee's preference.
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There was a request for a board for plus size brides a few months ago:
I think it would be great to have a board for plus sized brides (or plus size issues in general). We have many wedding planning issues specific to us, and I think it would be helpful for us plus sized brides to have more of a presence. This would not be a diet/exercise type of board, but instead a comfortable place where we can share our concerns/considerations, and be recognized for being beautiful no matter our size!
http://ideas.weddingbee.com/topic/plus-size-brides
We'd love to hear more from you guys about the idea. Please vote or comment on the ideas link!
http://ideas.weddingbee.com/topic/plus-size-brides
Or feel free to comment here too... thanks!