I made three appt at three different stores and at the last minute made a 10:30 appt at the Wedding Shoppe in St Paul because I had read about how they had a great selection of "larger" sizes.SO we ended up going there first and literally after four dresses I found my dress.I tried on about six more but I knew my dress was number four. AND it was under $300 (before alterations)Anyone that knows me knows my tastes are SUPER expensive so this really REALLY blows my mind that I found such a beautiful dress for so inexpensive.I also found my bridesmaid dresses, they are gorgeous floor length and stunning and $105.00 each.WHAT an AWESOME experience.:)