There's a very specific kind of loneliness that comes with being a plus-size bride before you've even tried on a single dress. The wedding industry—so wrapped up in fantasy—has a way of making you ...

When David's Bridal was searching for a model for its spring ad campaign, the retailer wanted someone who represented its customer base. Since the average David's Bridal customer is a size 14, David's ...

The “curviest model ever” to be featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is breaking another barrier for curvy women by becoming the first plus-size bride to cover The Knot. But Hunter ...

I didn’t set out to disrupt the wedding industry…..I set out to transform it. I was planning my wedding in 2004, filled with all the anticipation and excitement every bride dreams of. I imagined the ...

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