Bridal Sashes & Belts

One of the hot new trends in bridal fashion are belts and sashes.

Some dresses may come with a belt or sash, but a lot of them don't.  A simple elegant dress

can be changed by adding a little bit of sparkle to accentuate the waist & 

complete your wedding day look.

Brides like to add this fun accessory when they want to bling it up or make it more unique.

So you may be wondering what is the difference between a belt and sash?

A belt clips, while a sash ties. So if you're a bride that loves bows, a sash is the way to go. Our seamstress can also sew the belt or sash to the dress, so you don't have to worry about it moving around. Little things like that make a huge difference on your special day.

Some brides like to add a belt/sash to change up their look for the ceremony or reception. In fact, some brides even get 2 different styles. An option for you is to have one blingy sash and one fun belt with feathers or flowers or even a splash of color!

Even adding a plain, satin sash in a contrasting color can enhance the look of your dress.

Essence of Australia D1367

Essence of Australia #1154  has a sash included that adds color to the gown.

Allure #9000 (in store) is a beautiful lace gown  that looks great with an embellished belt or sash. Many brides love lace, but also want a touch of bling, too. Adding a belt is a great way to get the best of both worlds!

Essence of Australia #1463 is one of the many dresses that you can try on that comes with a belt.

At The Princess Bridal, we have a wide variety of different styles of belts and sashes that you can try on. Make an appointment today to start exploring the many options of belts and sashes! Remember, just like your wedding dress can take four to six months to arrive...a belt or sash can take as little as four weeks or as long as four months to arrive, so plan ahead.  We have a variety of price points to help with your budget, but keep in mind the more sparkle...the bolder the crystals; the bigger the rhinestones they become a little less budget friendly so be sure to include this perfect accessory into your budget. 

Wedding dresses Plus sized

So today I am going to talk to the curvaceous Bride, bootylicious, big boned, bodacious girls.

You are engaged & excited then you start dress shopping....let the frustration begin. Every magazine you look at has little tiny girls, how do you get a vision of what a real girl will look like?? First you hit the big ones DB & AA (I'm not talking about Dooney & Burke or Alcoholics Anonymous). All you find are dresses that look like every other Bride but not the confident beautiful woman you are or you find the tent dress that hides all the curves. So now you head to a boutique where they have a limited number of dress in your size, breathe in & stretch....we have the right shape, give yourself a chance, open your mind, (have faith in your consultant, she has seen ALL the dresses on a body)...TRY on dresses.

Your Honey loves your curves, he loves everything about you. Your wedding dress should compliment your assets, forget about your flaws. When we forget the flaws & highlight the assets...NO one will notice the rest, they will see what your Honey sees, a beautiful woman in love.
Remember that ruching is your friend, it will make your waist look tiny & your tummy disappear. Try on dresses that are outside your comfort zone, dresses that look like nothing on the Hanger may make your body look great. It's all about THE shape.
So let's talk about shapes. A-line - This gown is going to compliment your bust & waist then float out at your hips. This shape is great for a curvy yet proportionate girl.
Ball - This gown is good for the Bride who wants to look like a Princess. The Bride who is pear shaped or the Bride who wants something more traditional.
Trumpet - This gown is fitted to the hip, Then flares out. This gown is for the Bride who doesn't want to hide her curves, she feels confident & sexy...& it shows.
Straps or strapless...the designers have made that a little harder. Its hard to find a beautiful dress with straps, but fortunately we can customize so you can get the dress redesigned to meet your needs & your vision. The designers have heard that some Brides need jackets for their church or temple or maybe they just want a little more coverage. (check out or new jackets by Enzoani).


Remember ladies this is the best time of your life, now is not the time to crash diet. Your Honey loves YOU, so don't stress yourself out trying to fit into a certain size. Wedding dresses are Europeon sizing so it is totally different than ours. Once you have ordered your dress, ideally you want to stay the same or lose no more than ten to fifteen pounds otherwise your alterations cost will go up! You are going to look beautiful, because the wedding is about the commitment to each other & love makes us all beautiful.