Beautiful-Sized

Hillary Carter, a plus-size bride-to-be herself, interviews brides, brides-to-be, and wedding professionals about the joys and trials of planning for the big day as a bigger bride.

The Dress: To Sleeve Or Not To Sleeve 10/06/2023

The Dress: To Sleeve Or Not To Sleeve I traveled to Curve Bridal Collection in Jacksonville Florida, the only exclusively plus size bridal boutique in Florida, and interviewed their manager at the time, Meagan Varndell. I asked her about plus size fashion, bridal trends, and managing body negativity in the dress try-on process. /episode/index/show/bcb94328-b06b-47d1-b160-9034d8b7ba6d/id/28246445

The Dress: Cupcake, Mermaid, or Handmaid's Tale? 07/26/2023

The Dress: Cupcake, Mermaid, or Handmaid's Tale? In this episode I asked brides about their experience shopping for a wedding dress as a plus size person. There are highs, lows, tears, and no tears (because sometimes you don't have the "crying because you've found The Dress" moment, and that's okay!) This episode in particular highlights people who bought traditional white dresses from bridal boutiques, David's Bridal, and consignment, and I briefly discuss the recent bankruptcy declaration and sale of David's Bridal. /episode/index/show/bcb94328-b06b-47d1-b160-9034d8b7ba6d/id/27573123

Photography: Adjust Your Focus 06/29/2023

Photography: Adjust Your Focus They say a picture says a thousand words...just kidding. We discuss how to find a photographer, trying to find portfolios with other plus size people in them, struggling with inner voices, and the joy of seeing how happy your person makes you. /episode/index/show/bcb94328-b06b-47d1-b160-9034d8b7ba6d/id/27320835

Social Media: FOMO and Promo 06/15/2023

Social Media: FOMO and Promo Content warning: This episode has adult language and discussion of diet culture, intentional weight loss, and eating disorders. How has social media affected how we see ourselves as brides and how we feel about our wedding? I discuss these questions with plus-size brides and wedding photographer Jasmine Norris. /episode/index/show/bcb94328-b06b-47d1-b160-9034d8b7ba6d/id/27160575

An Introduction 06/05/2023

An Introduction Why is this show called "Beautiful-Sized"? Why is this important? Who is SWV? We answer these questions and more. /episode/index/show/bcb94328-b06b-47d1-b160-9034d8b7ba6d/id/27046257

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