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Hello February…

2/22/2024

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Throughout January we have seen an increasing amount of lovely mums searching for that special outfit for their son or daughter’s wedding this year!

I’m delighted to say that we have hit the mark in almost every case and have been able to order some fabulous outfits even with, in some cases very tight deadlines!

So if you are the Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Grandma, Auntie or wedding guest this year now is the time to start looking and booking your appointment.

We have a large selection in store with sizes 16-32 to try and orders can be placed in sizes 8-32. With a choice of over 50 colours, there’s something for everyone.

Check out our current collection at www.celebratingcurves.co.uk

Book your one-hour exclusive appointment NOW!
#motherofthebride #motherofthegroom #weddingguestdress #occasionwear #bridalshopsheffield #itsmorethanjustadressshop  #teamcurves
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BRIDE ON A BUDGET JANUARY SALE

12/29/2023

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Bride on a Budget Sale - Plus size wedding dress sale for curvy brides

IT’S BACK... BRIDE ON A BUDGET!

Weddings can be such expensive things and with the current cost of living crisis we know that things can be tough, so we’ve decided to start 2024 with a BANG and bring back our fantastic promotion that can hopefully help if you are a BRIDE ON A BUDGET!

From Wednesday 3rd January to Sunday 14th January, our inclusive SALE stock will be reduced to £699 and under!

YES, you read that right! £699 & under!

DM through our social media channels or contact us to make an appointment via our website www.celebratingcurves.co.uk and specify BRIDE ON A BUDGET to take advantage of our fantastic offers!

Watch our socials over the next few days for examples of the dresses we have available at these amazing prices! You will not want to miss out!

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#wedding #weddingdress #weddingdressshopping #weddingdresssale #grababargain #brideonabudget #curvybride #yorkshirebride #bridalshopsheffield #itsmorethanjustadressshop #teamcurves

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE

11/20/2023

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Wowsers! We’ve had a busy day deciding on the stock to add to our exclusive BLACK FRIDAY SALE.

We will have two open sessions Thursday and Friday. No appointment is necessary!

Are you looking for any of the following...

• Wedding Guest Outfit
• Bridesmaid
• Mother of the Bride
• Mother of the Groom
• Prom
• Cruise
• Christmas Party Formal Wear


We have a massive event for BLACK FRIDAY. This Thursday 23rd November 4pm to 8pm and Friday 24th November 10am to 2pm.

Over 60 dresses/outfits in sizes 4-30, with absolutely massive reductions!

Pop along and see us at Unit K Staniforth Works, Main Street, Hackenthorpe Sheffield S12 4LB.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY for this promotion.

These sessions are for BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS ONLY, please note we will NOT be able to facilitate bridal try-ons during these times.

We have Occasion Wear, Bridesmaids, Prom Sizes 6-30!
All reduced from between £200-£450 to just £50, YES JUST £50!

Great quality dresses for that special occasion. (Races, Christmas Party, Cruise, Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Wedding Guest, Prom) at a fraction of the retail price!

We will also be adding some accessories, shoes etc to the sale. Details to follow on these early next week.

Watch our Instagram and Facebook stories for details on the specific dresses.

What are you waiting for, tag a friend or share this post and get the date in your diary.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

#blackfridaysales #blackfridaydeals #occasionwear #motherofthebride #motherofthegroom #weddingguestdress #christmaspartydress #bridesmaids #promdress #sale #bridalshopsheffield #itsmorethanjustadressshop #teamcurves
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November 09th, 2023

11/9/2023

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General Wedding Talk on the Perfect Wedding Hair Day...

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Depending on whether you have long hair or short hair, we have some tips to make choosing your bridal hairstyle an absolute doddle.

Fishtail Braid

Fishtail plaits look beautiful swept over to one side, but they also work straight down the back too. These look even better when the plaits have been pulled out a little to create volume, rather than a sleek, tighter look.

Messy Plait

Messy plaits are great for long hair as you can have lots of pulled-out pieces of hair to help frame the face, with a chunky plait at the back to add drama to your wedding look. For a summer twist, add floral accents dotted throughout the plait for a stunning summer hairstyle.
Above: Images by Freepik and Racool_studio on Freepik
Low Bun

This one is ideal for those with short hair. A good hair stylist can create the illusion of length and volume where there is none. A low bun is a great style which you can also frame with a haircomb to finish the look. If you’re a bride with thicker, longer hair, the low bun can still work, with layers of curls to frame the face and pop out of the bun to create a curly bun style.

Striking Chignon

Have your hair swept up into a perfect silky chignon on your wedding day. No fuss and it helps create a chic, elegant bridal look that stays fixed all day.

Twist It Up

This works great for brides with lots of long flowing hair and it’s a simple look offering maximum beauty. Twist half the hair up on either side and fix it in place at the back with a bridal comb with the rest of the hair curled into mermaid-style waves. The simple twist creates such a soft, beautiful look and keeps the hair off the bride's face too; a winning combination!
Above: Images by cookie_studio on Freepik and freepic.diller on Freepik
Half Up Half Down

Particularly gorgeous on brides with a lob (long bob); plait half the hair around the back to frame the back of the head and take hair off the face, and wear the remaining hair down in tousled waves/ curls. This helps create texture in the hair, so if your hair is thin, this will add volume.

Rock Your Natural Curls

If you have gorgeous tight curls, let them be the star of the show on your wedding day. You could sweep a little aside for a feature within the hair, but styling your coils and curls is more about the hairdresser using the exact right products to bring your natural curls to life on your wedding day. 

Loose Waves

The boho wedding favourite is an effortless wavy hairstyle. You can dress this up with a floral hair vine or let your waves go wild. If having all your hair down on your wedding day seems too much, opt for a half up half down affair which still features messy beachy waves.
Above: Images by freepic.diller on Freepik and freepic.diller on Freepik
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Sheffield I Do Wedding Exhibition

9/13/2023

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WEDDING PLANNING HEAVEN IS COMING...

In just a few days time, wedding planning inspiration will descend on Ice Sheffield, featuring everything you could possibly imagine for your wedding day

If you haven't booked tickets yet, Pre-Book & save on the ticketing

Visit 'the' wedding exhibition at Ice Sheffield on the 17th of September and meet over a hundred quality local wedding suppliers just waiting to help you with your wedding day.

SHEFFIELD EXHIBITOR: On stands 23 & 24 at Ice Sheffield on 17th September will be Celebrating Curves Bridal - Sheffield. Jane and her team specialise in dressing curvy brides from a 14-34 plus, so whether you're feeling nervous or excited about your wedding day, check out Celebrating Curves!

Your Wedding Planning Starts Here...

Featuring an amazing range of wedding suppliers including cake makers, bridal wear, wedding venues, grooms wear, jewellers, venue stylists, photographers, wedding stationers and so much more.

Catwalk Shows and Live Stage...

Feel inspired with all that’s on offer and be sure to check out the live stage performances and catwalk shows during the day.

Then sit back with a glass of something sparkling in the I Do Fizz Bar and toast your upcoming nuptials!

This show is filled to the brim with wedding planning inspiration.

Around the Show...

Catwalk
Our catwalk really is something to behold. Witness a professional choreographed Milan-style catwalk using professionally trained runway models, showcasing the latest bridal wear, mother of the bride and grooms wear collections.

Competitions
Check out the fabulous competitions and show day offers, courtesy of our exhibitors

Suppliers
Plan your day ahead of time by checking out our list of suppliers who will be exhibiting

Dream Dresses
Find the perfect wedding dress from leading bridal retailers showcasing at the exhibition.

Live Stage
On before each catwalk show is the live stage entertainment. Featuring instrumentalists, wedding bands and even singing waiters, the live stage gives you a real feel of how these entertainers will perform on your own wedding day.

Outdoor Display
Imagine arriving in style to your wedding day with our outdoor display, featuring transport, mobile bars and more.
REFRESHMENTS
The bar upstairs serves food & drink during the day. The cafe located just off the ice rink will also be serving sandwiches, light snacks and hot & cold drinks.

FREE PARKING
There’s plenty of free exhibition day car parking on-site for everyone visiting the event.

ACCESSIBILITY
To view Ice Sheffield’s Accessibility details including Disabled Parking, click here

LOCATION
SATNAV: S9 5DA

Ice Sheffield is ideally located, being just 1.5 miles from the M1 junction 34

TRAIN/TRAMS
2 miles from Sheffield City Centre, Train Station within easy reach from Sheffield Arena/Don Valley Tram stop.

www.ido-weddingexhibitions.co.uk

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BLOW OUT SALE

8/25/2023

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Blow Out Sale Stock Reduced to £399
So ladies here is our announcement, Celebrating Curves Bridal are doing something that we have never done before (and may never do again!).

Our sale has gone fabulously well over the last couple of weeks, but we still need to make some more room for our amazing new collection!

So we have decided to hold a ONE OFF EVENT on THURSDAY 31st AUGUST!

Here’s how it will work...


• Opening hours are 2 pm until 8 pm (last admittance at 7:15 pm).
• No appointment necessary.
• First come first served basis.
• Two changing rooms, you may have to wait depending on how busy we are.
• 45-minute appointments (time to try 3 to 4 dresses).
• Numbers limited to bride plus MAX 2 GUESTS.
• Take away your dress on the day.


AND WAIT FOR IT...

Selected SALE STOCK REDUCED TO £399!

Honestly, we have some absolute bargains!
Register your interest via our socials so we can keep an eye on numbers by sending a quick DM.
Also, watch our social media pages with an idea of some of the dresses included in this amazing offer!

#blowoutsale #wedding #weddingdress #weddingdresssale #weddingdressshopping #grababargain #yorkshirebride #curvybride #bridalshopsheffield #itsmorethanjustadresdshop #teamcurves

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SUMMER SALE... Dresses at £699 and Under - EXTENDED!

7/26/2023

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Weddings are such expensive things and with the current cost of living crisis, we know that things can be tough, so we’ve decided to hold a SUMMER SALE that can hopefully help, if you are a BRIDE ON A BUDGET!

*** EXTENDED TO SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST ***

From Saturday 22nd July to Saturday 5th August inclusive our SALE stock will be reduced to £699 and under.

If you purchase a sale dress within that period you will also be entitled to a £50 VOUCHER to spend towards any accessory.

Message us or send a contact form via our website here to request your appointment, and specify SUMMER SALE in the comments to take advantage of our fantastic offers!

Take a look at some of the dresses below... 
ALL THESE DRESSES have been REDUCED TO £699 or less in our huge SUMMER SALE! Plus we have lots more in store... To take advantage of these amazing discounts join us for an appointment between Saturday 22nd July and Saturday 5th August! MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW!

#wedding #weddingday #weddingdress #weddingdresssale #grababargain #summersale #sayyestothedress #yorkshirebride #curvybride #bridalshopsheffield #itsmorethanjustadressshop #teamcurves

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Inspiration - Understated or all-out Hollywood?

5/31/2023

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With the return of large-scale weddings, there’s a huge divide in what brides are choosing for their wedding day look. There’s a total contrast with half of brides wanting a more natural understated look, and the other half wanting the total Hollywood glamour aesthetic.

Hollywood Glamour...

Cut-crease eye makeup
For a totally dramatic look, Make-up artists are getting more requests for a cut-crease makeup look for brides.

Smoky eye
You can’t go wrong with a smoky eye look; it adds just the right amount of glamour for a daring makeup look.

Dark eyeliner
This adds emphasis to the eye to create a bold look. Add cat-eye flicks for extra drama.

Deep red/burgundy lip look
With more burgundy tones for Winter weddings and crimson red for other seasons, a bold lip is a great way of finishing a glamorous bridal look.

All about the contour
Contour can be your best friend or worst enemy. Best to leave this to the professionals if you don’t want to end up looking like you have a beard in your wedding photos! Done correctly, the contour can work wonders for more defined features such as your nose or jawline, so it fits well into the dramatic glamorous look.

Glamorous hairstyle
Total Hollywood Blowout or perfectly coiffed low chignons are the way to go for brides who want to add glamour to their look. Picture Hollywood starlets like Marilyn Monroe with their stunning rolled curls styled to perfection.

Complete with accessories
No Hollywood Glamour bridal makeup look can be finished without the addition of big sparkly accessories! Think vintage choker necklaces and chunky earrings dripping with diamonds (or something like that!).
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Above:  Image by halayalex on Freepik

Real Hollywood Glamour... with a more natural lip colour.

Above: Photo Credits @lauracharityphotography

Natural Bridal Look...

Making use of the bride's own natural skin tones, eye makeup is kept natural with different blush tones and nudes to add just a hint of colour. The idea here is to accentuate the bride’s existing features with the help of makeup to make everything a little more glowy and give you your best bridal look.

Natural brow
By this we don’t mean super hairy brows, we mean embracing the natural brow look but styling it a little more. Natural-looking brows have been popular in recent years, and brides are opting for this for their wedding day. If you weren’t blessed with thick brows, ask your makeup artist to draw a few in to give you a fuller look.

Relaxed hairstyle
A natural wavy, loose hairstyle fits in well with the popular Boho bridal look we’re seeing everywhere. For brides who still want their hair up but look effortless, a few strands of hair pulled loose and framed around the face can work wonders.

Looking flushed with blush
A way to elevate the natural makeup look is to add a touch of blush to give that ‘just finished a run but still look gorgeous’ look. Blush adds colour to the cheeks and gives a warm glow to the face.

Lip colour choice
If you’re wanting to keep it natural but still add a pop of colour, choose a lip colour that’s just a few shades darker than your natural lip. It’ll warm up your look without being too much. You could also go for a lip colour that’s more of a clear gloss than a block colour.
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 Above: Image by cookie_studio on Freepik

The Natural Look... with a bit more of a statement lip.

Above: Images by Make-up by Jo Brimble via Facebook
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Happy Birthday to us...

4/27/2023

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Wow, where has the time gone? 7 years ago this month Celebrating Curves Bridal was born... We opened our doors and have never looked back!

💜 For me this business is my passion and hopefully in years to come, what I will be remembered for. We have literally helped hundreds of brides find their 'dream dress' and I know because you tell me all the time we’ve also helped you find 'you' again and that 'confidence' in yourself that might have been lost. For me, this is the most important part and your smiles tell me all I need to know!

💜 This year we will carry on doing what we do and loving it!! Happy Birthday Celebrating Curves Bridal and here’s to a fabulous year!

💜 We’d love to hear from you all, if you’re a Celebrating Curves Bride post a comment below about your favourite part of your journey with us! Or add to your story and tag us so we can share it on social media!

💜 Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years, every like, share, and comment on social media helps so much and to those of you who have recommended others to us, this is priceless!

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Body, mind and positivity...

1/25/2023

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"When you are a bigger size woman like me,
people often like to say "Yeah, she has such a pretty face"
as if being fuller-figured is such a disgrace.


Hun, I'm cute in the face and thick in the waist...
I look good whether I'm in cotton, jeans or lace.


I am beautiful, vibrant and pretty smart,
but above all else, I treat people with respect and a kind heart.


There is a lot more to me than my weight,
so don't think a smaller frame gives you more pull.

I am a fabulous curvy woman
with a figure that's full!


Above all, I believe that my heart is bigger than my waist
and that's what matters most...

So let's lift each other up no matter what your size, just boast!

Each and every one of us has feelings
and we should never be prejudged
based on the size we are and what it means.
Beauty comes from the size of your heart,
not the size of your jeans!"

The following text is taken as an extract from a post edited and shared from verywellmind.com

When you aren't accepting of your body, it can lead to more negative emotions and could even contribute to the development of your mental health. The approach to being more accepting of your body—imperfections and all—is body positivity.

One survey found that 83% of women are dissatisfied with their physical appearance at one time or another, with this dissatisfaction occurring most often when looking in a mirror, in bathing attire, or when clothes shopping.

What Is Body Positivity...

Body positivity refers to having a positive view of your physical body, regardless of its shape, size, or other appearance-related attributes. It involves loving your body for what it is, even if it isn't "perfect".

An example of body positivity is to look in the mirror and say out loud all of the things you like about your physique. You might say, "I love the way my arms look in this shirt," or, "While my tummy isn't flat, it is still beautiful."

History of Body Positivity...

The push for greater acceptance of our physical bodies is nothing new. It started with the body positivity movement.

The Body Positivity Movement
The body positivity movement originated in the 1960s as a form of "anti-fatness activism." Its goal was to break the link existing between weight and personal worth, reinforcing that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and fair treatment regardless of body shape and size.

The body positivity movement sought changes within schools, places of employment, and advertising.
Despite its well-intentioned goals, the push for body positivity has faced some challenges. One is that it is focused solely on appearance. Another is that, while being positive about your body can help improve mental health, it cannot be ignored that carrying too much weight has negative impacts on physical health.

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Benefits...

These benefits include:

  • Body positivity can help boost mood while reducing negative thoughts. It also enables us to be happy with our bodies regardless.

We are ever-changing human beings, which means that some days we will love our bodies while on other days, self-love may feel like a bit too much to ask. By incorporating body positivity into our lives, we are able to select the approach most in line with our thinking on any given day.

How to Adopt Body Positivity...

When you get out of bed each morning, ask yourself which way of thinking aligns with how you feel. Based on your mindset, are you ready to love your physical appearance? Or do you feel like being positive is too much to ask at the moment, so you'd rather focus on being neutral and appreciating what your body can do?

If you'd like to focus on body positivity that day, you can do this by engaging in a few select actions:

  • Find things you love about your physical appearance and say them out loud, such as "I love my long legs" or "My shoulders look great in this sleeveless shirt."
  • Repeat positive affirmations throughout the day, like "I am happy the way I am."
  • Stop your mind when it starts to make comparisons between your body and someone else's as there is no one "perfect" body type.

Text is taken as an extract from a post edited and shared from verywellmind.com
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Celebrating Curves Bridal - Sheffield Studio - Appointment Only


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​Unit K, Staniforth Works,
Main Street,
Hackenthorpe,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire
S12 4LB
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