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Embrace Bridal Boutique - Exclusively 16+

Pronovias in Plus Sizes - 1st UK Stockist

Embrace Bridal Boutique - Exclusively 16+, 25 April, 2013 at 20:56 Posted on Planning 0 13

You know those kind of days that stick in your memory forever.....

Last week I received an email from Pronovias asking if I would be interested in stocking their gowns in plus sizes. They acknowledge that there are a vast number of ladies out there, over a size 16, who are missing out on their fabulous gowns simply because shops dont hold samples in their sizes. Now those of you who know me recognise my one woman campaign to bring beautiful dresses to the fuller figured lady so of course I said yes! I would be thrilled!

I am flying to Barcelona next weekend (tough job but someone has to do it) to hand pick my new range, which will be in the shop mid August. The gowns are on a par with Justin Alexander, in both look and price, with the majority I stock being between £1100 and £1700.

Please pass the word around ladies if you know somebody looking for Pronovias in a sample size they can try.

So excited ?

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Latest activity by DaffodilWaves, 26 April, 2013 at 12:31
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    Rockstar August 2013
    cherrybloom ·
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    Congratulations Embrace!! I think a lot of ladies will be happy to hear that as their dresses are beautiful, I went to the Bond Street store and they only stock 10s as sample sizes and for a girl with my dimensions who wants a fish tail dress it wasn't quite going to fit, so like I said that great to hear I'll be recommending you and enjoy the trip to Spain!

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    Thank you so much Cherrybloom! I will be drinking a glass of champagne (or possibly even 3 or 4) to all brides to be, no matter what size or shape :-)

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  • spenerella
    Beginner August 2014
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    You ROCK!!!

    I haven't been to try anyting on yet (wedding not till next summer), but the thought of trying sample sizes that don't fit is sending shudders down my ample body!

    I was a bridesmaid years ago and was a size 24. The shop my bridezilla friend chose for our dresses only stocked size 8 and 14 samples. I didn't cry when they made me 'try it on just to see' when I knew full well there was no hope, but I sure beefed when I went home the next day. I've lost a lot of weight since then but I'm very happy being a size 16 thank ya very much!

    I'm up north but rest assured if I'm ever in your area I'll be down like a shot to your shop!

    Love your work!

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  • *Funky*
    Beginner January 2001
    *Funky* ·
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    Yay great news!

    (I hope you don't get lynched by other HIB'S for this post)

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    Rockstar August 2013
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    This too!!

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  • clarehj
    Beginner April 2012
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    haha me too. love the dress in the photo btw!

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  • Trish2014
    Beginner June 2014
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    That was one of my worries too - I used to be a size 24 and am now 16/18 so was worried that I would feel like I'd put all my weight back on again. It was a lot better than I expected though - most fitted quite well (some even too big!) and the shops I've been too have always had a fair few in more ample sizes. There was one size 12 that really didn't look pretty but the rest of the time I felt absolutely fab!

    ETA I have to say though it would be lovely to have all the dresses that you love in the size that you are for trying on - the lace up backs are really good but trying on a dress that's too small with a zip back/buttons doesn't really give you the full effect of the corset.

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  • SarahW73
    Beginner September 2013
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    Lovely news hun. I was very limited as to what I could try on as a lot of shops don't have much above a 14 in samples.

    That dress is stunning!

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  • *gnashers*
    Beginner October 2013
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    Ahhh, congratulations. They are beautiful dresses.

    Make sure you flash the ones you stock!

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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
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    Fantastic!! Good for you.

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    Funky it wouldnt be the first time! Ive had numerous discussion about plus sized gowns before but with 80 brides in 10 months I think I must be doing something right!

    Thank you lovely ladies for your feedback, I dont think ive ever been told I ROCK before but it really made my day.

    Keep an eye out for the pics of the gowns as they arrive although I am seriously considering making an event of it and opening the shop for a preview weekend when they arrive. Exciting times!

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  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    That's really great news Embrace. Well done!

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    Thank you Spenerella (love the name by the way). I know you said your "up north", but not sure where. However there is another specialist that is probably closer to you at The Big Day (wwwlthebigdayuk.com) who specialise in plus sized gowns too so although I would absolutely love to see you in the shop, you probably dont need to travel as far as you think

    x

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  • DaffodilWaves
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    This is fantastic news and if you don't mention it, how are brides meant to know!! Exciting times!

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