Bridal Gown Shopping Questions

No! While appointments aren’t required, they’re highly encouraged, especially on weekends! We want to give you the best experience possible. Securing an appointment allows us to have ample stylists available to do so and gives you all the details about our dress-shopping process before your visit. However, if you’re ready to say yes to your dream dress and don’t have an appointment, please stop in. We'd love to help you however we can.

Absolutely! We pride ourselves on being able to help every bride, no matter their budget. At Love Curvy Bridal, our gowns start at $1000 and go up to $6000. For our brides looking to stay under $1000, we've curated a collection of 900+ gowns by our designers, all at discounted prices. To shop our under $1000 selection, you can visit our sister store,
The Reading Bridal Outlet
located right across the street!

The earlier, the better! Not only does your dress help set the tone for the rest of your wedding day vision but you’ll want to have plenty of time for alterations. We recommend allowing 6-9 months for gown production and 2-3 months for alterations. If you’re working on a shorter time frame, don’t worry!! We work closely with each of our designers to offer options such as expedited production and rush shipping. Our highly trained team of stylists will walk you through shipping dates and rush options that will work best for your timeline.

Inclusion and the comfort of our brides are of the utmost importance to us. This is why we’re proud to offer Ohio’s largest selection of plus-size gowns!  Our bridal gowns are available in sizes 16–34. While we might not have your exact size in a sample, we are experts in what we do and have tricks of the trade to help you visualize your dress in your size. Once you say yes to the dress, we collect your measurements and select the best size for your special order gown.

We don't offer in-house alterations. We do, however, give every bride a recommended list of local seamstresses that we know and trust.

Most likely. Most brides need some type of alterations to get their perfect fit. The most common alterations are bustles, hems, and strap adjustments. Alterations are not included in the cost of your gown and can vary in price depending on the seamstress. If you have questions regarding alterations, our stylists can help give you an idea of what you may need done once your gown arrives.

Yes! A 60% deposit is required at the time of purchase for your gown to be ordered. The remaining balance is due upon the arrival of your gown. You’re able to make payments while you’re waiting for your gown to arrive. For more information on our payment plans and layaway options please give us a call at (513) 761-0378.

We recommend only bringing your loved ones, who will make your "Yes!" moment stress-free and fun! Bring the people you must have with you when you say yes to the dress. To comfortably fit groups in their private appointment suites we recommend keeping your guest list to 6 or fewer people.

Bring your inspiration pictures and have your ideal budget in mind so your stylist can help you find your perfect gown. If you have questions before your appointment, please call us at (513) 761-0378.