We’re honored to feature our newest Strut Bride, Kimberly, and her loving husband Erick! Kimberly and Erick’s rustic Flaggstaff wedding was a memorable celebration of their unique story, style, and love. Their wedding was held at their close friend’s barn up in Flagstaff, Arizona, on September 21st, 2024. The beautiful outdoor scenery perfectly complimented the amazing couple.
Kimberly looked fabulous on her wedding day! Her clasic neck mikado wedding gown is absolutely breathtaking and gives her the perfect blend of classy and confident. The flattering V-neckline, soft lace belt flattering her figure, and the full skirt are all features of the classic wedding dress that give her a timeless look.
Kimberly wrote, “We got married at a family friends barn in flagstaff Arizona. I always imagined having an outdoor ceremony in flagstaff. We had approximately 150 guests.” She added, “Being a plus size bride I was very uncomfortable and nervous that I wasn’t going to find my dream dress. I wanted a dress that really was timeless and classic that really highlighted my veil. My veil was custom and had lace from my mom’s veil hand sown to mine.” She also custom added the lace piece around her waist; this was also part of her mom’s bridal veil!
To give a glimpse into the heart and soul of her special day, Kimberly shared some personal reflections and favorite moments with us. On her wedding day, Kimberly’s favorite moment was walking down the aisle. “Before my dad walked me down we took a secret shot of tequila! But it was also as if time stood still when I saw my husband standing at the end of the aisle!”
She recalled the funniest part of her day was the epic dance battle that took place during the reception! Their rustic Flagstaff wedding theme was lavender and eucalyptus colors and flowers.
She found the dress of her dreams at our Strut Bridal location in Chandler, Arizona, and as a plus-sized bride, Kimberly initially felt nervous about finding a dress. She wrote, “My dress buying experience was out of this world! Everyone at strut was welcoming and so encouraging through out my whole appointment. There was so many options in my size so I truly felt like I was no different than a non plus size bride and I was not limited to just picking a dress that fit. I found my dress which was a classic satin dress with buttons all the way down the back, and pockets!!!! Can’t go wrong with pockets!“
While we LOVE a good pocket moment, we love even more our size inclusive wedding dress selection of gowns in sizes 0 – 38, so brides of all sizes can try on wedding dresses in a supportive environment.
A piece of advice Kimberly would give to all brides is, “Do not listen to any outside opinions because you can’t please everyone! It is your wedding!” YES!
Strut has the state’s largest selection of plus size wedding dresses for curvy and plus size brides. Ballin’ on a budget? Shop our Black Friday Wedding Dress Sample Sale Nov. 29 – Dec 1st and score a stunning wedding dress for just $499 or $999 when you pay in full. Book your appointment today!
