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Bella Bride

4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Utica, New York

Bridal & formal Boutique

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–2 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 10 AM–2 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 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 Bella Bride, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 67 mentions

“They helped me find the perfect dress with no rush or pressure, and went out of their way to ensure we were happy with our dress and experience.”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal 38 mentions

“I had the best experience wedding dress shopping at Bella Bride; I can’t recommend Franca and Kristine’s dress shop enough.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 2 mentions

“I was lucky enough to find not only a wedding dress but also another dress to wear along with many accessories.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“Their bridal boutique is so pretty, clean, and private!”

🛍️ personal styling help 7 mentions

“Franca was creative in helping me find a solution to my dress disaster, and picked out a dress for me that I never would have picked for myself.”

👗 great dress selection 2 mentions

“Their dresses are beautiful and reasonably priced.”

✂️ alterations on site 2 mentions

“(albeit, minor alterations were needed) The BIGGEST thank you to Kristine and Franca💕”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Their selection is beautiful and reasonably priced, and they have plenty of great veils and accessories too.”

From the reviews

I booked with Bella Bride at the wedding expo. I was happy I went! It was my first time ever trying on wedding dresses here, and I felt like it was the perfect experience. They're appointment only, and it's an intimate experience with only your guests of choice.

★★★★☆ — Shannon, Oct 2024

1000/10 recommend Bella Bride! They were so helpful with helping me find the right dress for me! I went in thinking I wanted one style, only to find out I hated it on me😂 They helped me find the dream dress I didn’t think was my dream dress!

★★★★★ — Victoria, Apr 2025

I had a wonderful experience at Bella Bride. Franca and Kristine were so helpful and nice. Their dresses are beautiful and reasonably priced. I didn’t feel rushed through the process. They had wonderful guidance and suggestions. I was able to find my dream wedding dress thanks to them!

★★★★★ — Anna, Feb 2025

I had the best experience wedding dress shopping at Bella Bride; I can’t recommend Franca and Kristine’s dress shop enough. The shop is so clean, safe, intimate, and cute! I am so lucky to have been able to find my dress at the first & only dress shop I went to.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Mar 2025

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Plus size bridal & formal at Bella Bride

Bella Bride 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.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find Bella Bride

By Appointment or By Chance, 200 Genesee St #2, Utica, NY13502

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