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Modern Bride & Formal Shop
4.6 ★★★★★ 430 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Bedford, New Hampshire
Spacious showroom specializing in bridal & wedding party attire, including tuxedos.
Plan your visit
- Size range sizes 18–28 — the store's own stated range, so you know before you drive over
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (603) 472-4933
- Website modernbrideshop.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the racks
“I felt she really heard and understood what styles I was gravitating towards and was super patient with me as I asked a lot of questions and kept asking to try on more dresses.”
“Her approach was attentive and thoughtful, and at no point did we feel pressured or rushed in our time looking for my wedding dress.”
“I've gone to Modern Bride since I was in high school for my PROM dresses and it was definitely a full circle moment when I went back to pick out my wedding gowns!”
What shoppers say again and again
“I also purchased my veil here, and the stylists gave thoughtful recommendations on styles and lengths that best complemented my dress.”
“I found my dress here, my wedding was 10/19/25 and I got my dress in June 2024 so I have no idea what stylist helped me.”
“I was able to try on veils and decide on which one I wanted, and she helped see the vision of what my dress would look like once hemmed and bustled.”
From the reviews
I had a crazy request last week — Planned a wedding in 72 hours and needed to find the perfect dress, Including fit as I had no time to get it altered. Charlotte and Courtney were up for the challenge and all I can say is they absolutely nailed it!
My mom and I went for my first dress fitting on 12/23/25 and had the best experience with Beth! My appointment was at the end of the day and it was snowing out, but not a single time did I feel rushed by anyone.
I had an amazing experience at Modern Bride while shopping for my wedding dress for my wedding on 10.10.25. From the moment I walked in, the shop was incredibly organized, and every staff member was attentive and welcoming.
My mom and I shopped at Modern Bride for my first dressing fitting appointment. I had a slight idea of what I was looking for but was willing to try on almost anything. I worked with Charlotte and she was phenomenal.
Plus size bridal & formal at Modern Bride & Formal Shop
Modern Bride & Formal Shop 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.
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