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How To Size Maternity Bridal Dresses

Sizing maternity bridal dresses is usually very straightforward as most wedding dresses for pregnant brides are sized using your pre-pregnancy dress size.

So, if you normally wear a size 10, you'll probably need a size 10 bridal dress.

Measuring your bust properly is critical to making sure you get the right size maternity wedding dress!

This is because the bodices of maternity wedding dresses fit snugly ... with skirts designed to expand to fit your baby bump.

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If you're going to be close to your due date on your wedding day, it's wise to think about buying a bigger size dress ... your boobs will grow a lot bigger in the last few weeks of your pregnancy.

If you'll be between 3-8 months pregnant on your wedding day, you can select your bra size from the chart below and be confident that your dress will fit well.

Do make sure you're wearing the right size maternity bra to be sure of ordering the right size bridal dress ... find a useful maternity bra size guide here.

You will also need to consider the heel height of your wedding shoes, especially if you are looking for a full length gown.

You'll find great tips for comfortable but stylish wedding shoes here.

Maternity Bridal Dress Size Chart

Bra Size UK Europe USA
6-8 34-36 0-2
32-34 A-B 8-10 36-38 4-6
34-36 B-C 10-12 38-40 6-8
34-36 C-D 12-14 40-42 8-10
36-38 C-E 14-16 42-44 10-12
40-42 C-E 16-18 44-46 12-14

What If Your Dress Doesn't Fit Perfectly?

For peace of mind, it's worth having a local seamstress you can call on, just in case your dress needs a few minor alterations.

Your Next Steps?

Buying online is safe and easy ... here's where you can find all of the top wedding dress designers specialising in maternity bridal wear, including:

Or, you can choose your dress here from a collection of maternity wedding gowns from global design leaders.

And, if you're on a tight budget, you can find some simply gorgeous but cheap maternity wedding dresses here.

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