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Always The Bridesmaids

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Bristol, Tennessee

Bridal & formal Boutique

Plan your visit

  • Size range sizes 8–16 — the store's own stated range, so you know before you drive over
  • Alterations on-site alterations mentioned — hems, takes, and tailoring handled where you bought it
  • Personal styling one-on-one styling help mentioned — ask about appointments if you want a whole-outfit session rather than a browse
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (423) 573-2402
  • Website alwaysthebridesmaids.co

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–4 PM
Saturday 11 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, trunk shows, and private appointments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the racks

Clothing categories at Always The Bridesmaids, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 31 mentions

“The owner met us on her day off to help me the mother of the bride find a dress I was both happy and comfortable in.”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal 16 mentions

“The whole experience is amazing - you can take all your bridesmaids there to try on various styles, colors, and types of dresses.”

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💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom

“My daughter purchased her prom dress here.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

👗 great dress selection 2 mentions

“She found the perfect dress, shipping was quick, and she even helped us with other issues we ran into as well.”

From the reviews

This place is wonderful! I struggled to find a place to go bridesmaid dress shopping. Then I found this gem in downtown Bristol that is dedicated specifically to bridesmaids! I don’t know of another shop like this within driving range of Johnson city. It was such a great experience.

★★★★★ — Hayley, Apr 2019

Such a beautiful classy shop with so many beautiful dresses to choose from in all the best seasonal colors. Kelly is so knowledgeable and helpful with all of your wedding needs. I recommend it to anyone planning their perfect day!! AND it’s close to home!!!

★★★★★ — Kim, Feb 2019

This is really helpful for your bridsmaid dress I was just there couldn’t figure out where to start I loved the colors that I picked but had to go with the one sleeve off but it is so good! I suggest that you all go there they are friendly and nice!!

★★★★★ — Anna, Mar 2021

If you are looking for dresses for your bridesmaids, mother of the bride/groom and toddler and more. This is definitely the place to go. Kelly the owner devoted nothing but her full attention to us. In need of a dress with a month or so away is the wedding. She had an amazing selection of dresses for us to choose.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jul 2020

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Plus size bridal & formal at Always The Bridesmaids

Always The Bridesmaids comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6. Alterations are mentioned on site here, which makes the fitting logistics a whole lot easier.

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Where to find Always The Bridesmaids

636 Shelby St Ste 105, Bristol, TN37620

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