Shopping for plus size wedding dresses with dreamy details? Our collections are all about fit, tailoring, and specialized flourishes to enhance and complement your curves… from shopping for silhouettes and accessories to working with your retailer to alter and personalize your final look. Get started in our galleries below! (Oh hey, if you haven’t taken our Style Quiz yet, you’re in for some dreamy gown inspo. It’s a great place to start pinning styles and find your favorite trends!) Style Quiz What is a Plus Size Wedding Dress? At Maggie, we design our plus size bridal gowns specifically to f ..read more

You’re shopping for a wedding gown — this we know is true. It’s a major purchase and luxe upgrade to life-in-general (you’re getting married after all), but hey, here’s another investment to consider: What about a luxe upgrade ON TOP of your luxe upgrade? What about a gift to give your gown? What about flourish and fabulousness in the form of (you guessed it) bridal accessories? It’s like the icing on the (wedding) cake… Everything you need to make your wedding look feel unique, personalized, and effortlessly on-trend. Find your perfect piece in our galleries below! Style Quiz Why Use Bridal A ..read more

Happy Women’s History Month! As a female-led company, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take the time to honor the impact of women. Whether in art, industry, culture, fashion, or social justice. We’re forever inspired by women’s diverse and unique skill sets. By their talents, tenacity, creative problem-solving, and above all, support for other women to achieve the same. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Women’s History Month, but we’ve been extra excited to dive into another round of our favorite bride-related topics: celebrity wedding dresses and the love stories they tell. If you can’t get en ..read more

Effortless femininity. Vintage-inspired details. The kind of “big sky meets folk singer” swagger that only a true-blue cowgirl can emulate… western wedding dresses are certifiably classic, but they’re certainly having a 2024 moment. If you’re a bride who loves boho romance and nature-inspired details, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled all the gown inspo you need to feel like a million bucks for your country-rustic celebration! Rustic Wedding Dresses Why Choose A Western Wedding Dress? PC: Captured by Kenzie Mid, Makeup by Hannah Willford There are plenty of reasons to fall in lov ..read more

Looking for all the latest details on our sustainability efforts? You’ve come to the right place. Drum roll, please… we’re upcycling wedding dresses with Otis! We’ve loved being a mentor for the Juniors and Seniors at Otis College of Art and Design during this project, and can’t wait to tell you more about where it is headed! Read on to hear all about what we’ve been up to! And, of course, check out our “Our Heart” page for more content like this! Our Heart Introducing Our Otis Fashion Mentorship Project Maggie Sottero Designs is set to embark on an exciting journey as a mentor for the 2023-20 ..read more

You could be a Type A spreadsheet girly or a go-with-the-flow “Age of Aquarius” type, but there’s one thing you have in common with all brides: You can’t guarantee perfect weather for your big day. Unexpected rain, bad heat, blustery wind, and even wildfires can put a big damper on your celebration plans, especially if you’ve booked an outdoor wedding venue with an (ideally) picturesque backdrop. Luckily, you’re here — AKA you have the foresight to plan for the unplanned, AKA you’ll roll with the punches and make the best of a weird weather situation. Here’s what we’ve compiled from our real b ..read more

We’ve all been to one: the Cookie-Cutter Wedding — 100% predictable from invite to send-off. There’s the white dress (very pretty), the scripted vows (very nice), the matching bridesmaids (so symmetrical), and the checklist reception (so orderly!). All very beautiful, of course. There’s nothing inherently wrong about a “by the book” celebration vibe, but we admit it can feel a little… uninspired, you know? What about something spicy or unexpected? Something personal or unique, AKA the ultimate “wow” factor? If you’re a bride who loves to mix up the classics and honor your love story, we’ve got ..read more

One thing about us here at Maggie Sottero? We stand for LOVE and love for ALL – including Mother Earth. One way we’re doing that is by partnering with One Tree Planted to aid in their reforestation and biodiversity protection efforts. What does that mean for you brides? We’ve committed to planting a tree in honor of every Maggie Sottero bride through One Tree Planted. That means that by purchasing a Maggie Sottero wedding dress, you’re not just walking down the aisle in the gown of your dreams. You’re also helping create a more sustainable future for all of us! Read on to learn more about our ..read more

Happy Women’s History Month (and any other months around it!). At Maggie Sottero Designs, we know firsthand the essential role women play in the bridalsphere. Women who create, design, dream, love, and innovate are what make the wedding business a beautiful place to be! And that’s just one half of the equation… We’re all about real women who celebrate love and marriage. Not just our Maggie brides. The mother of the bride, the maid of honor, and every sister, and friends who make it all happen. THANK YOU! For today’s article, we’d like to extend a special honor to the mother of the bride… On be ..read more

If you’re a bride who loves to be on trend, listen up. In today’s blog, we’re here to shed some light on two super trendy wedding themes we’ve seen going around social media. Cottagecore and garden party weddings. Here’s how you can incorporate both into your upcoming warm-weather wedding to pull off the most in-style celebration of the summer. Keep reading to see the latest and greatest inspo for florals, color palettes, decor, and details from our it-girl brides! And if you’re loving this type of content, we have so much more to share on our TikTok! Go check it out! TikTok What is Cottagecor ..read more