Popsugar Fashion Celebrity Fashion Katie Sturino Wedding Dress Katie Sturino's Wedding Dress Was Custom, but You Won't Believe Her Experience at David's Bridal 25 June 2019 by Sarah Wasilak View this post on Instagram Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sturino 💕 wishing you love, peace, and light through your journey. -Team Sachin & Babi A post shared by Sachin & Babi (@sachinandbabi) on Jun 21, 2019 at 4:23pm PDT From the start, Katie Sturino knew what type of wedding dress she wanted, and she crafted it with Sachin & Babi's Babi Ahluwalia. A v-neck column sheath with a bow at the back that flattered her curves but still felt movable, Katie described her gown as "so traditional and very beautiful." When she tied the knot at Cooper Hewitt garden in NYC, she completed the elegant design with a floor-length veil, equipped with a crystal crown. Katie later changed into a leopard suit by Veronica Beard with a graphic tee underneath. She wore her white Birkenstocks for ultimate comfort. From a style perspective, the day was pretty perfect. But Katie spent some time exploring the bridal industry for her loyal followers leading up to the big day. "Everything [about the bridal industry] from representation in mannequins and in advertisement [needs to be changed]. When you call around to bridal boutiques, the answer usually is that they don't carry anything above a certain size, so the samples you're going to try on are way smaller than anything you'd wear — like you're going to put your body into a size 2 and they'll clamp it around you. Even bridesmaids dresses should be offered in inclusive sizing so that your bridesmaid who's a size 16 doesn't have to squeeze into a size 12. There are so many different things in the bridal industry that need a shakeup. It feels very antiquated and it's not a very pleasurable experiences for a lot of women," Katie told me when I talked to her about her new Stitch Fix collection, which was inspired by her honeymoon location. But Katie does believe there's a brand headed in the right direction, and that's David's Bridal. When she visited the store, she felt comfortable. And while she's the pioneer of the #MakeMySize hashtag, Katie wasn't at a loss or frustrated during the experience. "David's Bridal is not a place I'd ever thought I'd be trying on a dress feeling good about it, but I was shocked. They had my size in so many different options. They had a staff that never once said anything about losing weight or my body, and I was in there three different times. They never had to clamp me into a dress that wasn't my size, they just had them. It was a very positive experience and I think they bring the option of a wedding dress that feels very beautiful for a price point that is not insane." Though she didn't walk away with a final look from the store, she did show her readers a couple BTS shots. Keep reading to see the teasers, then join us in being mesmerised the outfits Katie chose for her special day. Related: Curve Model Hunter McGrady Has an FYI: "Not All Plus-Size Women Are Ashamed of Their Bodies" Katie Sturino Shopping at David's Bridal Before Her Wedding View this post on Instagram Is there an industry more in need of a #MakeMySize than the Bridal Industry? Guess what? I have never actually been wedding dress shopping before! When @DavidsBridal inviting me to come in and check out their size collections, I actually said yes because of you guys at first. I always get DMs from you about wedding dress shopping nightmares and anxiety, so I figured I needed to see what it was all about. I couldnt have been more surprised by my own emotions in the fitting room and how I saw myself in a wedding dress. I am so inspired by this, I want to help you guys shop for your wedding dress! Head to the blog and stories to get details on getting me in the fitting room with you at @DavidsBridal #DavidsBridalPartner **Dont worry! This isnt my final dress! The groom can still peek:) A post shared by Katie Sturino (@katiesturino) on Apr 21, 2019 at 4:37pm PDT 1 / 8 View this post on Instagram Did you dream of your wedding dress moment only to have it ruined by a rude consultant or did you have to squeeze into a dress 3x too small? Come shop for your wedding dress with me! @DavidsBridal on 5/1 (RSVP in the link in the bio) #ad #davidsbridal A post shared by Katie Sturino (@katiesturino) on Apr 27, 2019 at 10:26am PDT 2 / 8 Katie Sturino's Sachin & Babi Wedding Dress View this post on Instagram Meet Mr and Mrs Sturino❤️ I’m over the moon and so grateful for this day. I often told myself and others I would never get married again but when I met John something changed. I didn’t want to be someone who has given up on love and the idea of living with a true partner. And yes, that is @mikebloomberg He has always been a hero of mine, a real life Batman IMO and a long time crush 😻 Thank you @georginabloomberg for making that dream happen. Thank you to the @cooperhewitt for hosting us in your garden, a place I have always wanted to get married in. (I was the 7th bride to do so! But now they made it open to the public to rent!) I can’t say enough about this magical day. A post shared by Katie Sturino (@katiesturino) on Jun 20, 2019 at 12:25pm PDT 3 / 8 View this post on Instagram Our brand began with kismet and a love story. Sachin and I met at FIT and instantly built a friendship. The friendship grew into love, and soon after, a company. It is no surprise that we enjoy making bridal gowns, and when @katiesturino asked us to design hers all we could say is YES! We adore Katie and are grateful to have been apart of this special moment in her life. Together we designed an A-line sheath gown with a V-neckline and dramatic bow at the back. The design was simple, flattering, but still stunning. We dressed Katie before and knew that she wanted a dress that was comfortable to move in, while still showing her figure. -@babiahl A post shared by Sachin & Babi (@sachinandbabi) on Jun 21, 2019 at 9:21am PDT 4 / 8 View this post on Instagram My heart still hurts from being so full of love on this special day, @katiesturino @johnforkinsturino . My stomach, meanwhile, still hurts from being so full of 1200 popovers. But I love you guys so much I’d eat 1200 more to do it again !!!!!!!! (Middle pic by @jamiemagnifico )#hesaforkinsturinonow A post shared by Amelia Diamond (@amilli0naire) on Jun 21, 2019 at 11:20am PDT 5 / 8 View this post on Instagram Yesterday was a good day. One of my favorite couples @katiesturino and @johnforkinsturino tied the knot, and the ceremony was performed by someone we are all pretty fond of. Special shout out to officiant @mikebloomberg for making it such a memorable day for two of the most wonderful people, and for being the only one in this picture who seems to be concerned about what the rain is doing to his hair. #hesaforkinsturinonow A post shared by Georgina (@georginabloomberg) on Jun 20, 2019 at 7:25pm PDT 6 / 8 View this post on Instagram Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sturino 💕 wishing you love, peace, and light through your journey. -Team Sachin & Babi A post shared by Sachin & Babi (@sachinandbabi) on Jun 21, 2019 at 4:23pm PDT 7 / 8 Katie Sturino's Leopard Veronica Beard Suit For Her Wedding Reception View this post on Instagram Oh you think I didn’t have a second lewk????? My dinner style was a custom @veronicabeard leopard suit and I want to sleep in it. 🐆🐆🐆 #hesaforkinsturinonow A post shared by Katie Sturino (@katiesturino) on Jun 20, 2019 at 6:16pm PDT 8 / 8 Celebrity FashionWeddingsKatie SturinoCurvy FashionVeronica BeardFashion InstagramsFashion INterviewFashion NewsWedding DressesRepresentation