Article: Big beautiful brides; Once upon a time, only petite women could find their dream wedding gowns. Today, plus-size princesses can look glamorous, too, on their happily-ever-after day.(VARIETY)

Byline: Delma J. Francis; Staff Writer

Fact: Plus-size women do get married.

Fact: Plus-size women do want the wedding gown of their dreams.

Fact: Finding that special dress is easier than ever.

Not long ago, bridal shops carried small-size sample gowns almost exclusively. A time that should be happy and exciting turned, for many, into a nightmare of trying to envision a size 18 self in the size 6 gown held up in the mirror. One more ding in the self-esteem.

But today's brides - of all sizes - are finding that shopping for a wedding dress is not a chore, but a fun rite of passage.

"I really did expect to have trouble," said Kendia Hunte, 22, who ...

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