From a love story that began at a dog park, to a celebration that centered authenticity over expectation, their day was a powerful reminder that the most meaningful weddings are the ones where you allow yourself to be fully you.
On Charlotte – Custom Summer Dress, Ever After Collection
From the beginning, Charlotte and Steve made a conscious choice: their wedding would reflect them.
They let go of the pressure to please everyone and focused instead on what mattered most — connection, celebration, and meaning. Rather than investing in traditions that didn’t resonate, they poured their time and energy into moments that felt joyful and true.
The result was a wedding filled with diversity, warmth, and effortless togetherness. The dance floor was never empty.
As a curvy bride, Charlotte was convinced she wouldn’t find something flattering — or that truly felt like a bridal gown. Years of seeing only thin brides represented in bridal media had quietly shaped her expectations, leaving her prepared to settle. Everything changed when she noticed plus-size mannequins in a bridal store window.
She returned twice, explored countless options, and ultimately found the dress she had envisioned all along — one that reflected her style, her confidence, and her curves.
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Now married, Charlotte and Steve are focused on enjoying life together — with a Hawaiian honeymoon on the horizon and dreams of moving to the country, building a home filled with animals, space, and love.
A future built with the same intention that shaped their wedding day.
Wedding team
Photography – Kate Wilde Photos
Venue – The Ivy House
Hair & Makeup – Team Bride MKE
Flowers – Fernabelle Acres
Dress Designer – Studio Levana
Dress Boutique – Rare Bridal Bar
