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I wear a D34 so I'm a little busty, but some of the girls in my family have an even bigger problem with busts into the Hs and Js. I think for maximum support a bustier or corset would work best. There are also convertable bras that allow the straps to wrap down around your torso for more added support, but less than a bustier or corset. I think you can find theses at Victoria's Secret.
Personally for my wedding I am wearing a VS strapless bra. When they get into the Ds they have a good thick band to give you some more support and I also made sure to purchase one with added rubber lines inside (helps to stay put).
I am fortunate that my dress is corseted and has lots of support (so no bra for me - yippee!). I agree that strapless bras just don't cut it. I would try a corset though because the ones I have worn have definitely helped to reel 'em in. You also don't have to pull up the corset at the front because it won't fall down on you - it should sit on your hips, so you don't have to worry about tugging up your dress/bra all the time. It can't hurt to go try some on!
I had the same predicament and had ZERO problems on my wedding day - no slipping, pulling, discomfort. Nothing negative at all. Here is what I did:
My dress is so tight on my boobs I cant even wear a bra!
Maybe ask your seamstress to sew in some cups for added support.
I'm definitely on the rather busty side of things. I bought a corset from DB, but my dress actually has one sewn into it, so I won't be using it. I think the main thing to remember is that your dress is going to be very tight on your chest, so you need something that gives you a good shape rather than just holding you, because you aren't going to be going anywhere :).
@finlandfairy: I understand why you worry about the "corset" (i assume you mean a long line bra) but seriously, try some on. If you get the right size, it should work just like a bra and not make you much bustier.
Here is a link to the one I got, and I love it!
http://www.amazon.com/Felina-Essentials-Seamless-Hidden-Bustier/dp/B0009I2HYA
Go to a lingerie store (I went to Lingerie, Lingerie) or nordstrom and have them fit you. It's the only way to go and you will thank me later!
Having someone sew anything into the dress is out of the question as I didn't get the dress near hear and I don't have seamstress money :\ I have tried both corsets and bustiers. Corsets I find make me over the top and bustiers don't seem to do a thing for me.
I was hoping strapless bra and strapping myself tightly into my dress might work! (its a lace up)
Btw, as much as I appreciate store reccomedations etc, I'm not in the US so I don't have access to any of those stores. Sorry. I hope that didn't come off rude.
@finlandfairy: Make sure when you try on anything similar to a longline that you make sure the waist size fits you above all else. If it doesn't it will just slide down giving you no support- strapless bra on busty women do the same thing.
I'm a G and I'm using a longline- it's almost a merrywidow.
Check out Bravissimo they have a good number of "bridal" options for the larger chested.
I'm a 40H, so speaking from expierence, a good bra goes a long way. I just had my second fitting last night, and after the first fitting my seamstress sent me away to get a better fitting bra. The one I had was too big around and wasn't providing the support I needed. I went into a specialty store, was properly fitted, and it's easily the most comfortable bra I own :)
I'd look around. There is a corset/bra shop by where I live. From what I hear they can custom make one for you. Otherwise the corset is great. I have 36 DD and they put the girls up right where they belong.
@finlandfairy: I get that! You can measure yourself - just use a flexible (seamstress/sewing) measuring tape and make two measurements - one around your body just under your breasts, and one around your body around the largest part of your breasts. The lower measurement = your bra size. Subtract the lower measurement from the higher measurement. Each inch of different equals one cup size, so - for example, if your lower measurement is 32" and your higher measurement is 37", that is a difference of 5". 5" = DD cup size (1" = A, 2" = B, etc., etc.). If you had these measurements, your bra size would be 32DD. Once you have a good, accurate size (because MOST women are wearing the wrong size bra, sadly), you can order online. Just be aware of your "shape". If you have a lot of extra on the sides, make sure you aren't buying a demi cup. If you tend to be uneven, make sure you are buying a bra with a bit of support.
Most of all, GOOD LUCK!
@septcabride I've tried that method numerous times and bizarrely it doesn't come close to the bra size I get when I'm properly fitted in a store.
Oh boobs! Why must they be so awkward :P
I'm very busty, and had a difficult time finding a bra to fit. I would recommend asking a bridal salon in your area for recommendations about a good lingerie shop. I went to a tiny little shop that specializes only in lingerie, and the woman put me in an amazing bustier. If it fits correctly, it's going to make you look smaller, not bigger. I still had to have someone sew darts into the bustier because it was too big around my waist, and they didn't make one in a smaller size, but it definitely did the trick.
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I am on the busty side. The rather busty side heh. My dress is strapless and I've tried it with a strapless bra which I like but I'm worried it's not going to be enough support.
What are other similar ladies doing?
I'm not sure I want to go the corset route because although I don't find them uncomfortable, I think it will make me a bit too busty!