Testimonials

Clothes shopping on the best of days is not fun for me. So, I wasn’t really looking forward to shopping for a dress. I was so worried I would not find the one and have to settle. Then I found Sheila’s Bridal.

Sheila’s is a breath of fresh air. It is a welcoming, safe space to explore your wedding dreams.
She has lots of dresses and was so kind and patient. I am so thankful Sheila’s was my first and LAST stop in this journey.

From the beginning, Sheila was amazing and accommodating. Her experience and knowledge was so reassuring.

The dress came in on time and was perfect. I got my veil and headpiece from her as well AND she also recommended an amazing seamstress to complete the alterations. AND the process was no stress from start to finish.

I am so thankful to have found her and to have these wonderful memories as part of my wedding journey.

Sheila really did make this bride’s wedding dreams come true. I loved my dress, received so many compliments and felt like a princess. I will forever look back at photos and feel like it was a fairytale.

Thank you Sheila!

I am so glad I had found Shelias while looking at places to shop for a dress. She made the experience very personal. Taking the time to try on different dresses and answering any questions we had. You can tell all her dresses are high quality. I love that the focus is for plus size brides. It gave me the feeling of being in the right place and that I knew I was making the right decision. Thank you so much Shelia! I love love LOVE my dress!

I found my wedding dress at Sheila's and couldn't be happier! After visiting several shops with tiny sample sizes, it made such a difference to be able to try on dresses that actually fit and I didn't have to imagine what a different size would look like on my body. Sheila was incredibly helpful throughout the process and I can't wait to wear my beautiful dress on my wedding day!

Sheila has been an absolute delight.
I was incredibly nervous to shop for a wedding gown, and that disappeared with the first visit. She is knowledgeable, patient, and she just made the whole process a treat.
An unexpected bonus: the first dress Sheila picked out was the one we bought. She knows her stuff, and her boutique is private, clean, and elegant. Would recommend 100%, and it was well worth the drive from Guelph. Thank you Sheila 🙂

As a plus sized bride, I dreaded the thought of dress shopping. ( I have been a bridesmaid many times, and those experience have been awful as I couldnt fit in many of the samples). I didnt want my bridal shopping experience to be the same.
I was over the moon and relieved when I found Sheila's Bridal Boutique!
Sheila was kind, compassionate, and extremely helpful in making sure I had a wonderful experience. She made sure I walked away with my absolute dream dress!

As a plus sized bride, looking for a wedding dress was something that made me uncomfortable. Walking into Sheila's I was immediately put at ease. She is warm, kind and friendly.

I walked in not knowing exactly what I was looking for, but somehow she knew and pulled a few dresses for me to try on. Each one I tried made me feel like a bride - something I wasn't sure I'd ever feel.

I found a dress that I am so in love with, as well as a veil, and I can't wait to show it off.

I appreciate Sheila's Boutique so much. For any plus sized bride hesitant to try on dresses, this is the place to go. You will find something that makes you feel beautiful.

I am so glad I came to Sheila’s Bridal Boutique. The personalized, private experience helped me to find not only the perfect dress, but a veil and hair accessories as well. Sheila is kind, professional, and a wedding dress expert. I highly recommend you book an appointment.

I had such a positive experience at Sheila's Bridal Boutique. Picked up my dress today and couldnt be happier! Sheila also helped me pick out my shoes & veil. I tried on several dresses and Sheila was patient as I made my decision. I would recommend her boutique to any Brides looking for stunning plus size dresses. Thank you Sheila!

I went to see Sheila in May 2022 after searching for places that work with plus size brides. It was extremely important to me to find a place that made me feel inclusive as a plus size bride. I did not want to go to a place where they tried to put me in a dress not meant for my body and trying to envision how it would look if it were my size. It was a fantastic feeling to hop into dresses that Sheila had to pin tighter on me. The moment you enter her home you feel comfortable. You don’t feel judged. She provides such an intimidate setting for you and your friends to take in the moment. Not sharing a busy room with everyone looking at you. Sheila keeps her focus on what you want and pays close attention to your body language. My mom and maid of honour kept wanting me to try on dresses not in my budget and Sheila recognized my discomfort and redirected it back to what my wishes were. She is attentive and very prompt with answering any questions you have through email. Thank you Sheila for making a moment I dreaded because of my size such a positive experience for me.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Sheila and her boutique. I picked out a dress with my mother and grandmother present and it was a wonderful experience from the minute we walked in. We were greeted with a beautiful array of dresses (ones that fit me to try on!) and so many beautiful accessories. Sheila let me return with my bridesmaids to pick up the dress and try it on for them as well. We loved the experience so much, and as a plus sized bride, it especially matters so much to be treated with respect and kindness - and VALUE. Thanks again Sheila, can’t wait to send you pictures of how beautiful this dress will look on our big day!

I am so happy I found Sheila's! From the moment we met, I felt incredibly comfortable and welcome. It was such a lovely experience to shop for my dress; Sheila knows her stuff! My MOH picked one dress, my mom picked another and Sheila selected the third. Each dress was more beautiful than the next; and, they all fit! When I tried on the dress of Sheila's choice, there was no doubt this was the dress for me. Sheila's vast selection of dresses, accessories and shoes makes this a one-stop shop. I cannot say enough good things about Sheila and her talent of knowing which of her dresses will look best on you. If you're looking for a wedding dress, look no further than Sheila's.

I had a truly amazing experience at Sheila's Bridal Boutique! When I made my appt with Sheila I arrived with no idea what exactly I was looking for. She took the time to make me and my guest comfortable, and get to know what styles I liked and disliked by showing me an array of dresses. She was able to quickly pick up on what she thought I would like.

Sheila made me feel absolutely beautiful and gorgeous. With each dress I tried on she took time to understand what I liked and didn't and provided gorgeous accessories to try on to help finish the look.

I left my appt with my dream dress being ordered. Sheila made this experience easy, relaxed, and comfortable as a bride. I highly recommend her bridal shop to anyone who is looking for plus-size wedding gowns!

I can't emphasize enough how thankful I am that I found Sheila's. I had heard so many nightmare stories from other brides trying to shop for wedding dresses and I was nervous about shopping as a plus sized woman. I wondered if there were any type of shops that specialized in plus size wedding dresses and Sheila's is the real deal. Her boutique is a great place to start (and maybe even finish!) shopping for dresses as a plus sized person. From the moment we arrived, my mom, grandmother, and I felt very comfortable.

She allowed me to use her wifi so I could stream my appointment to my bridesmaids which I really appreciated so I could still share this special process despite Covid. She gave us her full attention as she only has one bride at a time. Once I started trying on the dresses I was shocked by how easy the whole process was. It was a true "say yes to the dress" shopping experience, but for plus sized gals! She had a wide selection of dresses, all of which were gorgeous, and I felt so beautiful in each one I tried. I couldn't believe how much I loved styles that I never thought would work for my figure. The whole experience was a huge confidence boost. I fully expected that after visiting Sheila's I would still need to visit other bridal stores to get a better idea of what I might want, but surprisingly I fell in love with a dress during my very first shopping appointment!

There was just no need to go anywhere else. The whole drive home we talked about how shocked we were that finding my dream wedding dress was so easy and quick, especially for someone who usually has a hard time shopping for clothes. We found the prices were very reasonable too. Sheila is such a kind hearted person who really wants to help plus sized brides have the special shopping experience they deserve. She answered all our questions and went above and beyond to ensure that my shopping experience was special. I will treasure this day for the rest of my life. Thank you Sheila!!

I have to say when I started my search for my dream dress as a plus-size bride I was more than a little intimidated and disheartened. I had been warned by friends that looking for a plus-size wedding dress can take a long time and can be a frustrating process. I found Sheila's boutique quickly in my search and I'm so thankful I did. The hardest part of my experience with Sheila and her beautiful dresses was picking only one! She has such a wide variety of styles to choose from I really almost bought two! I had such a positive experience from start to finish with her and her wonderful alterations lady. Sheila herself is wonderful and helped me not only with picking my dream dress but was very accommodating with my complicated entourage dynamic. We had an amazing experience and I adored my veil and dress for my big day!

I had made an appointment at another Bridal Boutique initially. However, upon looking at their reviews I realized they did not offer seamless customer service. This was not the case when I came across Sheila’s Bridal Boutique where every review was amazing! So I cancelled the initial appointment and off to Sheila’s I went. Sheila is incredible! She is kind and honest. You are her only client so all attention is on you! As a plus size bride, it was nice to try on dresses in my size or even bigger! I ordered my dress that day and when I picked it up I added my veil and some jewelry. So nice to have everything in one place to see the entire look! Thanks Sheila for a wonderful experience!

Sheila was a breathe of fresh air after some stressful and upsetting experiences at other bridal shops. She opened up her home and her heart to us, and I couldn't be happier with my experience and highly recommend her bridal shop. Because my Maid of Honour was out of town, she was accommodating and let us have an online viewing while we tried on dressed. Sheila helped me pick out and say yes to my dress! Even with a pandemic looming over our heads, she was organized and so helpful. Thank you Sheila!

As a larger girl I was super nervous about trying on dresses. Sheila made the experience so easy and comfortable. She had great advice about which ones to try and was very kind. I put a dress on hold and went away to think about it. Sheila was super accommodating when I wanted to come back later that evening and try it on again. I ended up saying Yes to the dress!! Such a great experience!

I was looking for a wedding dress for my wedding that took place October 26,2019. I went online to look up wedding boutiques and saw Sheila's Bridal Boutique. I had such a wonderful experience and found exactly what I was looking for. I would recommend this boutique to anyone looking for a great shopping experience and she has a lot of different gowns to choose from.

I had a bad experience at another bridal store looking for a plus size wedding dress. Sheila made me feel so comfortable and right at home the moment I walked in. She was very knowledgeable and the fact that the appointment is private made the experience so much better! Her dresses are stunning and she has a lot of accessories and shoes as well. It was so nice to be able to try on dresses that actually fit!!! I found my dream dress and I can't wait to look like a princess 🙂
Thank you Sheila!!! Xo

I went into this thinking that if I wanted to find a dress that I liked, that wasn’t insanely expensive, I was going to have to settle for something online, and hope that it turned out okay. I have never been more happy to be proven wrong.

As a plus size bride, I know my options are already limited to certain designers, and then add to that, a smaller budget as we try to save for a house, I wasn’t expecting to have such beautiful gowns available. But walking into here and seeing a healthy assortment of dresses in different styles and in sizes that I could actually try on, made me feel a little better.

We talked briefly about what I like and what I don’t want, then she picked out a few styles that she thought would look good, and that would fit, so I could get a realistic view of what it could look like. I was even more fortunate that the dress I love, and that I ended up getting, was not only perfect for me, but well under my budget, so even with alterations, I wouldn’t go over.

She even has shoes, veils, hair accessories and jewelry, all to compliment the dress you choose.

I would absolutely go back here and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a beautiful gown and a wonderful consultant.

Thank you Sheila, for finding me my perfect dress. My day truly wouldn’t have been complete without this beautiful gem.

I started my dress shopping experience at the traditional stores and didn't have much luck finding a dress nor did I enjoy the experience the way I should have. From the moment I walked into Sheila's boutique, I felt welcomed and super comfortable. Sheila was so warm and friendly and she made sure I had the best experience. She has so many different types of dresses in larger sizes so I was able to try on anything I wanted. I had a vision in my head of the type of dress that I wanted, Sheila understood and showed me the perfect dress for me. I love it so much and can't wait to wear on my wedding day! Thank you so much for helping me find my dress and for giving me a truly amazing dress shopping experience! You really do know how to make a bride feel special!

As a plus size bride wedding dress shopping was perhaps not as much of a fairy tale experience as I had dreamed it to be. Going to salons trying on dresses several sizes to small that didnt come close to doing up, and trying to picture if that could be my dress was a challenge. Well the experience changed when I went to see Sheila and she had a huge variety of dresses in wide ranging sizes! It was amazing to try on dresses that actually fit! Sheila made the experience comfortable throughout and always went above and beyond to make sure I was well set up for my big day! I would absolutely recommend Sheila’s bridal for any plus size bride!

I have to say, I was NOT looking forward to trying on dresses. Sheila made the experience truly amazing. She had so many beautiful gowns, and encouraged me to try on styes that I couldn't see myself in. I ended up buying the very first dress I tried on. Very intimate atmosphere which made the experience more personally and made me feel more comfortable.

I went to Sheila’s to look for my bridal shoes. She had a variety of styles and heel heights. I was looking for something with a lower heel but still elegant with some bling and found just the pair! She also has other accessories to choose from such as jewlery, headbands and hair combs, garters, and even belts/sashes for the wedding own. Her prices are very reasonable!! Thank you for all you’re help today Sheila!!

I can not thank Sheila enough for allowing me to come back and try on more dresses to make sure i found the dress of my dreams that was just right for me. I was having second thoughts on the dress i picked and Sheila was honest and true to help make me know i was sure i had the right one. I know i will be beautiful on the day i marry my best friend. Thank you Sheila from the bottom of my heart! 🙂

As a plus size bride, it is difficult to try to find that perfect dress. Shelia is amazing and works to ensure that you feel like a princess. Shelia has a way about her that is non judgmental and is supportive. Her dress selections are beautiful and I would recommend her to anyone who is a plus size. What a treasure!!

Shopping for my dress at Sheila's was one of the least stressful times I have ever gone shopping. She was so patient with me and really helped narrow down what I was looking for. When I chose the wrong dress, she let me come back in and move my deposit to another dress without any hesitation, which was so great. It was also nice that we had the whole place to ourselves, so I didn't have to worry about other people coming in. Sheila was lovely and understanding, and I recommend her store to every bride I know!

I was more than a little late looking for a dress, starting just 4 months before the wedding. I only went to two places - David's Bridal, and Sheila's. David's was fine and the salesgirl really tried to help, but being plus size there wasn't much int he way of options to try on. However, when I got to Sheila's, there was such a great selection and I knew that I could try on any one that I wanted to. The dress I chose ended up being the second one Sheila suggested! I was thrilled that I not only had a dress, but that I had a dress I had a WAIST in! I'm a full-on apple-shaped sized 22 and was dreading dress shopping, but Sheila made it easy and enjoyable and I'm grateful for her help and her business! I would suggest Sheila for any plus-size bride!

Sheila is truly amazing at what she does. I was more than a little worried that I wouldn't be able to find a dress that made me feel beautiful. I didn't have any specific types of gowns in mind...so I was open to trying on all kinds of gowns. After talking with Sheila for a few minutes, she pulled out three dresses for me to try on...and wouldn't you know it, I liked all three...but the third dress was the "one". Thank you Sheila for making dress shopping such a great experience! I will be sure to send pictures!

When I brought my future mother-in-law to see "my dress", she had some concerns with certain alterations. Sheila was able to ease her mind (and mine). Thanks to her professionalism and tact, I'll be getting my dream dress and with the alterations desired...everyone will be happy. Thank you Sheila!

I was nervous about shopping for a wedding dress and Sheila made me feel welcomed and at ease. I would suggest to all plus size brides to visit Sheilas Bridal before deciding on a dress anywhere else. She truly cares about what you want in a dress and listens to you. She had a great selection of dresses to try that were actually my size. I find most commercial bridal shops have a select few plus size dresses. She respected my opinions and I said "YES!" to my dress! Thank you Sheila Can't wait to wear it in Aruba!

Sheila had such an amazing assortment of dresses. I came in with an idea of what i wanted and she had me pick some dresses and she picked a few and i ended up choosing the dress she picked. It was absolutely stunning! It fit beautifully and i felt amazing in it. Sheila was professional and friendly and was very helpful with all of her knowledge of the dresses. I enjoyed my time spent with her, she was also accommodating. I would recommend her to all my friends and family! Thanks sheila for making my day special with such a stunning dress!!

Thank you Sheila for helping me pick out the perfect dress. It took two visits as I was stuck in two very different looks. The one I picked was perfect for the venue and my vision.
Sheilas bridal boutique was the only dress shop I went to and the experience was fantastic. She was very welcoming and patient as I tried on several dresses and let me and my family take our time choosing. I had heard horror stories of how other plus sized brides had been treated in other local bridal shops and was quite nervous to go dress shopping in general, but she made the day perfect.
I even returned a third time to pick out some jewellery.

Thanks Sheila for making dress shopping a great experience for me.

I felt like a princess in my special. I couldn't have done it without the help of Sheila! I only went to one place to look for my dress and after the fifth dress i knew I had found the one. Sheila made the whole stressful experience great! She took the time to get to know me, my style, and what I would feel great in. I loved that she had dresses specifically for plus size woman and i didn't have to worry on whether or not the dresses would fit, i knew it would! Greatest dress shopping experience of my life!

Once I started looking for a dress I was disheartened by the selections of stores that say they have plus size but no samples to try on. One place even said "just hold up the size 16 in front of you since it won't fit". Go to see Sheila! From the moment my mother and I arrived we felt so comfortable. Our thoughts and opinions were openly received. I tried on three dresses and when I had to go back and retry the first one, it was for sure the one! Tears and all I excitedly said yes to the dress! You will too when you meet with Sheila.

I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila at a Small Business Event months before becoming engaged. I knew when I met her that if the need for a dress arose I wanted to work with Sheila. With being an older, second time bride in addition to not fitting the "teeny tiny dress mold", I had reservations about going to one of the other local bridal shops. I booked an appointment to meet with Sheila on a Saturday morning and another bridal salon the following day and brought along my step mom and daughter. Sheila suggested several beautiful gowns, helped me in and out of them and offered honest and thoughtful comments on each one. She helped me be open to ideas I thought I didn't want - with the best advice "Pick what makes you feel beautiful.....that's what is most important". I had tried on 4 dresses thinking that one of the first two would be what I'd land on. Cancelled out dress three and four then she suggested I try just one more........when I put it on I just knew it was MY dress! I cancelled my appointment for the following day and I'm so glad I did. I couldn't be happier with it or the personal service that I get with Sheila.

Go see Sheila! Not only does she have beautiful dresses but she is lovely to work with and she will make you feel like a beautiful bride! I can't wait to wow my groom in September!

Thank you Sheila! ( photo to follow after wedding day 😉 )

Shiela's Bridal boutique is amazing. She is great. She listens to what you want and delivers! The first dress i tried on was the one ! I tried on a few after that but it always came back to that first dress! I had an amazing experience and highly recommend Shiela's Bridal boutique!

This review is a long time coming however as my wedding was a surprise wedding I didn't want to take any chance that anyone would catch on.

My experience was amazing. Sheila is very inclusive and was thrilled to be assisting me find a dress for our special day. She quickly understood the importance of having a dress that complimented my wife's dress however did not look to matchy matchy. My wife isn't plus size and I didn't want to look like the topper of her cake. Sheila was amazing and suggested dresses I would have not otherwise tried on. I actually ended up with a dress completely different than I thought I would. Wouldn't have changed a thing.

If you are looking for customized service that is tailored to your needs and desires in finding “the” dress, then Shelia’s Bridal Boutique is for you. Shelia’s years of customer service and bridal fashion is evident the minute you enter. The boutique is spacious, clean, professional and comfortable. There are chairs available for the guests you bring with you for dress shopping.

Shelia provides a very personal, attentive to detail and relaxed dress shopping experience. Her personality is warm, inviting, respectful, kind and she is very generous with her time and assistance. Unlike some bridal chain stores, Shelia takes the time to listen to what you are looking for, what you’ve tried on, what you like and what you don’t like. She is aware of the frustrations and pressures plus-size brides experience in trying to find “the” dress. During your shopping experience she doesn’t ever rush you. She gives you the time you need to really look at the dress and discuss what you like and don’t like. When it came down to the top two dresses for me and she saw that I was stuck trying to decide between them, she gave me all the time I needed. I never felt rushed, or pushed into choosing a dress or pushed into a sale.

When I asked her opinion she was honest, kind and genuine. I respect those qualities when making an extremely important decision. The Boutique experience is always present in the one-on-one time that you have with Shelia. In the private dressing room, Shelia takes the time to ensure that the crinoline and skirt are loose and free before standing before the mirror. Once you are standing on the platform before the mirror, she takes the time to fluff and prep the skirt of the dress all the way around so the dress truly looks its best while you view yourself in it. Her boutique lighting is soft and complimentary which really helps to view the true shades of white, ivory and the reflective beading or jewel work on the dress. There are many types of veils to try on with each dress and head pieces, tiaras, headbands to complement each.

Her collection of accessories are dreamy; it’s difficult not to want them all, as many of her pieces are timeless and classic. There is something here for every bride. Shelia has bobbi pins and scrunchies to help pull up your hair in a mock trial for trying on veils and head pieces. Having super thin hair, this was a huge advantage for me, when trying on veils and head pieces. This is a five star experience when it comes to bridal dress shopping and was well worth the drive and time spent to find my perfect dress.

Shelia was amazing. As we walked in the door she was very welcoming especially since we had a larger party. She hand picked a few dresses with consideration of my budget,and overall idea. It was the second dress that I tried on that Shelia picked and I just lit up knowing that, that's my dress.

She was very understanding and able to accommodating when I said I wanted to lose some weight. Other stores I was told just get the size you are now since every bride says they want to lose weight.

I would recommend Shelia to anyone and everyone. Amazing overall experience.

Being a plus size bride can be difficult when shopping for a dress as the boutiques just don't carry our size. Sheila has found her niche market and is the place to go for anyone looking for a plus size gown. Sheila was so patient and accommodating and I'm so happy I found my perfect dress at Sheila's!

Sheila was fantastic. She spent so much time with me and I tried on so many dresses until I found my dress.

I am so happy that I found Sheila when I was searching for a plus size wedding gown. The selection at stores in Toronto was dismal and the whole process a disappointment. Enter Sheila... She was patient, had a great selection and made me feel extremely comfortable. I ended up buying the first dress she picked for me to try on. Thank you Sheila!

I got engaged in December 2014, I wasn't seriously looking for my dress when I started going to wedding shoppes as we still had lots of time until our September 2016 wedding! Well, as the saying goes "time flies by" and I needed to find my dress. I had found a few I liked from different places but each one was missing something, or if I tweaked it or changed something it could maybe work. I went to a few bridal boutiques which really discouraged me.. I found the selection very few, I am also bigger at the hips which is hard to slip into a dress and since I am claustrophobic I was certainly not putting all that material over my head! A friend that was with me that day, could see I had just about enough and suggested Sheila's. Said it was a plus size gown shoppe so I might have more luck.

Sheila was fantastic. First off I am not great with cats and she was not even the slightest bit hesistant with putting hers away for the time we were there. She didn't judge. As you know, trying on wedding dresses is very ummm personal, and she didn't make me feel uncomfortable or anything!! Considering it is out of her home, the selection was a pretty good range.

Needless to say, I said YES to the dress!!

While searching for plus size wedding dresses online I came across Sheila's bridal boutique in Ancaster. I couldn't believe that there was actually a plus size wedding dress store in Canada let alone just outside of Toronto. My wedding is not until 2017 but I decided why not try some on see how they look. I have a huge family and when I made this appointment a lot of people wanted to come. Our group including myself was 7 adults 2 kids and a baby. Sheila was very nice about my big entourage and very accommodating. When I first looked at all the dresses I noticed they were all so beautiful and classy and there were SOO MANY!! Sheila hand picks all the dresses in the shop and let me tell you she knows how to pick em. I ended up falling in love with the second dress I tried on even tho I wasn't planning on it!! I look forward to working with Sheila through my whole dress journey. If you are a plus size bride, who wants an all around amazing wedding dress shopping experience, you must book an appointment with Sheila's Bridal Boutique. I promise you won't be disappointed!!!! Thank you so much again Sheila!! Your the best!!!

So I was recommended to Shelia's boutique almost 2 years ago when I was starting to look for shoes for a bridal party that I was in. I actually never got a chance to get there for this purpose but we did speak through email and Shelia was more than happy to let me know that she did have styles, sizes and WIDTHS (I am a double wide foot) that I was looking for in stock and she was able to dye shoes to the grey colour that I would need.

Then about 2 months ago, I was looking with my friend for her upcoming wedding for her bridal dress. She was having a really frustrating time in all of the dress stores that we had already gone into, may it be the service or just the lack of sizes to try on. While my friend was in the change room of one of the competitors shops, very frustrated and feeling as though she had not had any luck for a long time; I decided that I was going to email Shelia and see if she by any chance had a quick appointment for us to just come and browse.

Shelia emailed me back within about 15 to 20mins and she let me know that she does have one quick opening today. She let me know that we might only be able to try on a couple of dresses but for sure to come on down and check them out. I was overjoyed by this news!!

My friend was a little skeptical when we drove up to a house being the address. However, once inside and brought to the boutique I could tell that my friend right away felt at ease. My friend explained what she wanted and just the way that she had been treated before. Shelia was so friendly and calm, she was able to pull out a few beautiful dresses.

My friend actually tried on two different ones however fell in love with the first one and had to try it on again. I saw her face light up to that "say YES to the dress moment" and she was so happy. Of course her mom needed to see it, so she made an appointment for the next day.

The next day i received the very excited text that she did pick this dress! I am so happy for her! I am soo happy that we were able to make this happen!! I am so happy that Shelia was so accommodating!!

Honestly I can't thank her enough because me and one of the other bridesmaids ended up trying on some vales for ourselves and Shelia was awesome about it! I definitely would recommend her boutique again and again!!!

As a typical plus-size bride, I began my wedding dress shopping a little nervous that I would have a hard time finding sample dresses to even try on. Although it ended up not being as bad as I thought it would, I was still very limited with what I could try on. One place had me put the hanger around my neck to "visualize" what the dress would look like... who would ever buy a dress that they can't even try on!! I was almost ready to "settle" for a dress that I did like, but didn't really get that feeling everyone said you will get when you find the right one. Then I heard about Sheila's.... and thank god I did! I was able to try on every single dress she had in stock, and even better, most were my size!!! It was such an amazing experience, so comfortable and laid back. So many different styles that would fit all shapes and sizes. Needless to say, I found THE dress and couldn't be any happier with it!!!! Thank you so much Sheila!!! It truly was an amazing experience! 🙂

Before I started looking for a wedding dress, I really didn't think it would be that hard, especially living in a huge city like Toronto. Given that I'm a plus sized 18 bride who is fiercely determined not to settle for any dress, and I embrace my body, I didn't imagine that it would be that difficult. Fast-forward 5 bridal dress stores in Toronto and a few typical plus size bride experiences later (when the store advertises as plus size and only has 3 gowns for you to try on, and asks you to squeeze into dresses too small), I finally decided to make the trip out to Ancaster to Sheila's Bridal Boutique. I really wish in hindsight that I had visited Sheila's store first, instead of wasting my time at a whole bunch of other stores. Not only is Sheila patient, warm and professional, but she aims to find you a dress that makes you feel beautiful, and doesn't pressure you in any way to make a decision on the spot. She had so many dresses and styles to try on (all in sizes that I could fit into!) and the prices were so reasonable. This was by FAR, the best experience I had shopping for a wedding dress. Not only was my appointment personalized and focused, but Sheila found me the perfect wedding gown when I didn't think I would ever find it (the very last gown she pulled for me to try on!). Needless to say if you are a plus sized bride in Toronto, the GTA or anywhere in Ontario, you must make the trip to Sheila's Bridal Boutique in Ancaster... the drive is worth it, you'll be glad you did, and chances are you are going to find that perfect dress! Thank you Sheila!!

Being bigger my whole life, I have dreaded dressing up. You see the tv shows of brides finding their perfect dress, and to be honest, I never really believed it. Until I met Sheila and had my first (and last) wedding dress experience.

Since I'm super self-conscious about my body, I tend to be very picky about what I wear. Sheila made me very comfortable, could tell when I wasn't pleased with what I was wearing, and would also offer an honest opinion when asked for one. After seeing what I was liking and didn't like, she led me to my dress! I put it on, and had one of those "tv moments", and cried, said "yes to the dress".... the whole nine yards. I am still pleased with the dress and how accommodating Sheila has been.

For anyone in the market for a wedding dress or even wedding accessories, look no further! Sheila is a "fairy god mother" in disguise!

Thank you Sheila for all you have done for me! For that, I am forever grateful.

I would firstly like to say I had an absolutely amazing time shopping for dresses at Sheila’s. Due to my body shape and size I was nervous to look for a wedding dress. Right away Sheila was very attentive to my needs and what I was looking for. She pulled some amazing dresses and for the first time I LOVED the way my body looked in a dress! I ended up buying the first dress I tried on (I did try on about many others just to be sure 🙂 ). Throughout the whole process I felt very comfortable. Sheila was incredibly patient and very helpful in the decision making process. In the end I found the most amazing dress. I cannot thank Sheila enough!!!!!

I have a very challenging figure as I am only 4 foot 10" and plus sized. Sheila listened to the things I liked in other dresses and found me the perfect dress first try (of course I tried on five more that also looked and felt amazing). I tried 3 other Bridal shops and none compared to the level of excellence Sheila provides. If you go to Sheila's Bridal you will find the dress of your dreams at a price that is incredible given the quality of the products and friendly service she offers. I could not have had a better experience. Thank you Sheila!!!!!!

What was supposed to be one of the best times of my life, I was dreading the dress shopping experience. From the second I met Sheila at the Wedding Show in Hamilton, I knew she was God sent! She gave me hope and assured me that she would be able to help me find my perfect dress without feeling self conscious, and she did just that! She was wonderful and had a large variety of dresses that I could actually fit into to try on! So in one trip I bought my perfect dress, veil, head piece and fur jacket, all at a great price! I can't thank you enough for making this a wonderful experience that I will never forget!

I have to say I was dreading going wedding dress shopping. From my years of watching Say Yes to the Dress and other bride shows, I had visions of being stuffed into one of the shops few big dresses and having to choose which one looked less hideous. My friend found Sheila's Bridal Boutique online so I decided she would be our first stop. Being from Toronto, it was a bit of a drive, but decided to make a day of it. Not having much faith, I booked an appointment at Davids Bridal for a few hours after. First off, just walking in, I felt immediately at ease. Sheila is such a wonderful, welcoming woman. She pulled out 5 dresses for me to try on and all but one could have been "my" dress. They were gorgeous! And not just a dress in a large size. They looked hand picked to make a plus size bride look beautiful! Needless to say, I purchased everything, dress, veil, hairband, and earrings as everything was very well priced as well as beautiful. For someone who was dreading their dress shopping, I had the most amazing experience and it was all thanks to Sheila and her dresses. Sheila's Bridal Boutique is a must for all plus size brides! It doesn't matter how far away you live, make the trip, it is so worth it! Thank you Sheila!

I am a young bride and I have spent my entire life trying to "fit in" (pun intended) with society's idea of beauty. In my 22 years it seems I have yet to succeed in that... I went about dress shopping prepared to be disappointed. Prepared to be stuffed into a poofy, shapeless, lump of material that people figured I belonged in. However, I had zero intention of wearing anything like that on my big day. I am a tall, full-figured and curvy woman and dang it, I'm gonna show that off on my wedding day! I first tried David's Bridal.
What a nightmare. I felt they just wanted to make a sale and they did try to put me in one of those dresses they figured would cover me up the most. Assuming I wanted that. I left that day feeling discouraged, but determined to find a bridal store that what actually show me the kind of dresses I wanted to try on. I did some research and found Sheila's. What a difference! She has an amazing selection. You can find everything you'd ever need! Not only that, but she herself was amazing. She was kind, attentive and above all made sure I found exactly what I was looking for and nothing less. And I did! I chose the most beautiful, strapless dropped waist gown. Everything I was looking for and more! It couldn't have been a more beautiful experience and I have told every curvy bride I know about her. I almost wish I could buy another dress for the reception just so I could experience it all again. Highly reccomend her above everyone else! She gives you all her attention and she actually genuinely cares. Thank you Sheila!!! Xoxo Jennilee

Sheila and her bridal boutique are both absolutely amazing. I could not have asked for a more relaxed and comfortable dress shopping experience and recommend all plus size ladies out there to make this their first (and most likely your only) dress shopping stop. Your dress selection is stylish, with such a range in dress type and size, and all so reasonably priced! Since having purchased my dress with Sheila, I have been to some of the big bridal stores for bridesmaid shopping and will be forever grateful that I had Sheila's honest, sweet, and professional attentive care over the chaotic mess that bridal stores offer!
You made this easier than I could have ever imagined!
Thank you Sheila for what you do!

Thank you Sheila, for your time and expertise. We had a great time playing dress up in your beautiful gowns. Now we only have to choose!
Thank you for your down to earth no pressure atmosphere!
I have already reccomended you to others!

I would like to take the opportunity to give many thanks to Sheila for an incredible experience! When the time came to go shopping for a wedding dress i was so excited until the actual fact set it that i was going to have to physically go to a dress shop and try the gowns on. Being a plus size women brought on all kinds of new fears.. Will the dress fit, will I like my limted choices. All fears that any bride should not experience. I came across Sheilas boutique and was overwhelmed with excitement. The reviews were lovely the dress choices seemed promising. I took my chance crossed my fingers and made my appt. WOW am I happy I did. My dress shopping trip which I travelled four hrs for was AMAZING! Sheilas boutique was wonderful. Tons of choices, beautiful gowns, gorgeous jewelery and the shoes oh my goodness!!! Sheila was so incredible. Shes such a patient and warm woman. She pulled the most beautiful gowns for me. I fell in love with the very first dress she brought in!!!! Each gown selection was stunning! I felt beautiful and was overwhelmed with joy. If you are a plus size women please please do not hesitate to visit
Sheilas boutique before any other, you will not regret it! What a truly amazing experience for me! I said yes to the dress! Thank you Sheila from the bottom of my
heart. I will now be a very happy beautiful bride!

I am a mature plus size bride who was looking for an amazing dress. I had gone to other stores that said they had "lots of plus dresses"- their idea was at size 12 or " just put your arm thru the sleeves and hold it up in the mirror". My experience at Shelia's was great! I could put on anything in the shop and we were given her undivided attention. Thanks to Shelia I got an amazing dress for and amazing day!

I am a plus size girl who is all about style. I tried a few different shops. Sheila had a great variety of dresses to try on. It was such a nice experience to be trying on a dresses where you are the only bride in the shop.
I found my dream dress at Sheila's bridal shop for a great price!!!

Thank you Sheila for understanding not all brides wear size 10 and under!!! In my head I was so worried about dress shopping and I thought i would just have to settle on a dress that i like and not find the one that I would love.

"I love my dress!"

I went to Sheila's from out of town looking for a wedding dress. She was more than amazing and patient with me and she catered to my needs and wants down to a T. I was able to find the perfect dress and accessories for my special day. It was the best experience I have ever had shopping for anything and I would recommend her to any one that is shopping for a dress. Thank you so much Sheila for making my wedding day extra special with the perfect dress.

I have been meaning to write a review since I bought my dress at Sheila's Boutique. Before I went to Sheila's, I had been to two other bridal stores and being a "plus size" bride, I was stressed about it. The first one I was completely overwhelmed because it was way too busy and I did not feel like I had the attention of the sales associate assisting me. The second store was nice, I just did not get that "feeling".

Enter Sheila's Bridal. From the first email I received from her to the day I went and picked up my dress, she was so friendly, supportive and just plain amazing. She has a great selection and is willing to give her advice and opinion if asked... basically she is honest and that is what is important to me. I felt completely at home with her and I thank her for making the wedding dress purchase fun and easy. I absolutely LOVE my dress and cannot wait until August 29th, 2015. I should add that she also had the perfect vail!!!

Thank you Sheila for just being you! Sorry it has taken me so long to post.

Patti Stumpf