What Is Bridal Sizing? | Wedding Belles Love Unveiled Podcast

Shopping for your wedding dress is one of the most exciting parts of your bridal journey, but it can also come with a few unexpected surprises. One of the biggest? Bridal sizing.

If you’ve ever wondered why the size on a wedding dress label doesn’t always match the size you wear on the high street, you’re not alone. In Season 4, Episode 3 of our Wedding Belles Love Unveiled podcast, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about bridal sizing and why it’s nothing to stress over.

Why is bridal sizing different?

Bridal gowns are designed using a completely different size chart to everyday fashion. Many designers follow traditional, sometimes old-fashioned measurements that can run smaller than the clothes you normally buy. That means you might wear a size 12 on the high street but find yourself in a size 16 or 18 in a wedding dress.

It can feel a little strange at first, but the truth is this: the number on the label has absolutely nothing to do with your beauty, your worth, or how incredible you’ll look walking down the aisle.

Our message to every bride

At Wedding Belles Love, we remind every bride that the size on the tag doesn’t define you. What matters is how you feel in the dress. Does it make you light up? Do you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to say yes to forever? That’s the only thing that truly matters.

Our top tips for bridal sizing confidence

• Focus on fit, not numbers — it’s about tailoring the gown to you, not fitting you into a label.

• Trust your stylist — we’re here to guide you through the process and recommend what works best for your shape and vision.

• Keep an open mind — sometimes the dress that makes your heart skip a beat isn’t the size, style, or fabric you expected.

Tune into the episode

Want to hear us talk more about bridal sizing and share real advice from inside the boutique? Listen to the full conversation on Wedding Belles Love Unveiled, Season 4 | Episode 3: What Is Bridal Sizing?

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✨ Remember: your wedding dress should make you feel incredible, inside and out — no matter what the label says.