Bride Struggling With Lupus Gets Life-Changing Advice From Jo | Curvy Brides Boutique 

I was diagnosed with Lupus. I wasn't expected to live to see my youngest graduate high school. I have 4 children the youngest is 34. Love the dress you choose.

Funny how addicted I am to this show given I had an 11 year abusive marriage and vowed never to marry again. And I am not a follower of fashion. I think its the fabulous Al and Jo and Gok who keep me coming back. Their honesty, empathy and encouragement gets me every time.

“Otherwise that would’ve been the first thing we knew about you.” That’s a powerful statement. It’s a wonderful reminder of how to prevent things from defining us (to the best of our abilities).

The bridal consultants are wonderful women. They are wise, they understand life and they give wonderful advice to the brides they assist with wedding dress choice. Wonderful video. ❤

I was diagnosed with lupus. Have two beautiful kids. 22 and 24. You can be stronger then the condition. Don't give up

I gasped when I saw the pink gown on her. I’m so glad she went with her instinct. 🥰🥰🥰

I was horrified when she initially thought she wouldn't take the pink dress, because it was sooooo beautiful on her! She's a lovely young woman.

This episode really hit home for me. I don’t have Lupus but I have four autoimmune disorders. She looks beautiful!!!!

I was diagnosed at 35 . I am now 60 and I have never let Lupus define me!! You are a rock star!! That dress is stunning on you!

she looked fabulous in all the dresses, but, she picked the right one.

These two ladies help so many women. Bless their sweet hearts.

I love Jo's reaction when she said she wanted to try on the pink one again

That dress was made for her! So glad she picked it.

This soft pink dress is possibly one of my favourites out of most I've seen at the boutique. I can imagine wearing it, and feeling pretty. She looked so beautiful

My lil bestie has lupus and and no one would ever know because she doesn’t talk about it…ever. She does what she wants, when she wants and lives the life she wants.

So glad you picked this dress. Well done ladies for helping and guiding the bride. Your wisdom most often is the deciding factor. There should be more consultants like you two.

I am a plus size woman and when I married there were no plus size wedding dresses and bridal boutiques that sold plus size dresses. I was a size 18 then and had to make my own dress. How I would have loved to go to a bridal boutique to try on all the pretty dresses.

The pink one was perfect on her. I especially loved the slight off the shoulder effect & only she could see her swollen hip. It suited her 100%! I hope she had a magical day without a flare up.

Don’t just accept what they say is EXCELLENT advice! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve beaten the odds! Just keep going girl!! And that dress is fairytale gorgeous!!

This episode is awesome. It feels so much better when you find someone with the exact health issue you have. Because they understand, and no one else really can

Bonnie is stunning. Her complexion and all around energy just lights up a room. I hope she is able to have children. She would be the best mother in the world.

My late grandmother had Lupus for about 5 years before she had treatment and up until she died last year she was in remission for about 10 years. But I will tell you this the dress made the young lady look like a beautiful bride.

I'm so glad that Bonnie chose the pink dress. Her face just lit up when she saw herself. When she wears that dress on the day, no one will be looking at her hips because they'll be blinded by her radiance.

I wish tlc would put more seasons of this show on discovery plus. I love it.

She definitely chose the perfect dress. The style is perfect for her.

I have a friend who suffered with Endometriosis....& then was diagnosed with Lupus - double whammy!! BUT.... like Jo, was fortunate to have a daughter!

I’m a Spoonie. I’ve had many, many different challenges & experiences because of that. It’s super great that these two invisibly ill folx feel empowered by “overcoming” their disability. It would also be super great to acknowledge that maybe society should do a bit of adjusting to allow space for the strange & difficult lives Disabled people live. Instead of focussing on “not letting [disability] define you”, maybe it’s time to look around the room & work out how everyone can make life more accessible, so Disabled people can be both uniquely Themselves, & also Disabled.

Another autoimmune sister who has healthy children here! I suffered many miscarriages and complications in two of my three successful pregnancies. I hope and pray that Bonnie will have healthy and successful pregnancies that end with healthy and successful children! ❤

Jo & Al are great ladies with their brides! Blessings to all

I love both Jo and Al and how they treat their brides in an understanding and knowledgeable way. Kudos to both of these beautiful women, inside and out.

Bonnie picked the right dress, and I think everyone in the entourage and shop celebrated her making that choice. Years ago I had a dear friend who had lupus and had to have her spleen removed one summer. After surgery she recuperated with my family for 3 weeks, because of an unfortunate rift within her own family. She recovered in time to start graduate school by the end of the summer. Brave girl.

She’s got such beautiful energy, and she looks stunning in that dress!

I was diagnosed with systemic lupus & ITP at 19 and have 3 beautiful very healthy children which are all grown up.

All these episodes I've watched and this is the first one that made me cry. Jo I love you and the work you do. I'm not even plus size I just love your spirit. I wish everyone could have a bridal team like these ladies.

Can I just say, I LOVE these ladies energy. They make everyone feel so comfortable in their beauty💓🎊💓

Wish I had someone like these ladies in my life, in my corner. I will make sure my child will get this support and love from me.

My mom has lupus too she has 6kids and 1 set of twins so fingers crossed for you!

Glad she chose the dress she chose. She looked unbelievable ❤️

The blush dress is gorgeous. She looks amazing!!!

Never say never sweetie. I’ve got a beautiful healthy non lupus daughter after my diagnosis- don’t EVer give up hope!❤️

Those ladies helping her are so precious!

This ep made me cry. Nothing makes me happier than women supporting women. Love it.

Such a lovely dress, I'm so happy she picked the dress of her dreams!

She looks so beautiful in all the dress but I think she chose the best one.

I just love this show here on RU-vid here in Australia...Think I've watched every show so I need more lol..Absolutely love Jo and Al xoxo

I just love these two. So kind, uplifting, understanding and just want to help build these gorgeous brides up and help them feel confident in their skin.

I’m so glad she chose blush dress ♥️And for the first time I see a bride who doesn’t feel sorry for herself for being overweight. I really hate it

You go with your pick. Never let a condition make choices for you. She did look fantastic in the pink.

What a wonderful bride, dress and the consultants have beautiful minds.

Bonnie you look absolutely stunning That's definitely your dress

She is so beautiful. All the dresses looked gorgeous on her.

I didn't know lupus made your hips swell! Of course I couldn't tell on her, but what a thing to deal with. Among all the others, of course. Wishing her lots of luck.

I knew when she put that dress on it just made you say wow and the other ones didn't. Have a wonderful wedding and life.

I LOVE these two fabulous ladies! Their warmth and enthusiasm is lovely and contagious.

You two ladies are so awesome. You make your brides see their beauty. Bravo to you both.

That dress looks amazing on her

Thank you ladies for hanging this beautiful bride. Because of you'd kindness and compassion she "will" have a better life regardless of the lupus. Also, thank you for your bridal assistance. She is stunning 😍.

Stunning it was the perfect dress choice

That dress suites her, just like it was made for her, wow she looks fab💖

I am so happy for her! I think she made the right choice!

Bonnie is just a gorgeous girl inside and out!

That 2nd dress looked AMAZING on her.

Bonnie I will say that pink dress was absolutely the best choice you look beautiful and I see just by watching that dress is meant for you and for you to feel like the beautiful princess you are daily 👑💐💕🙏🏼❤️

I love these ladies so much love, respect and compassion I'd love to meet them.

I love your show. This darlin soul is so lucky to meet someone else with Lupus, who gave her best advice ever!! I too have lupus but lupus doesn't have me! Rock on sistas

Jo speaks with her hands...Love this lady!

I absolutely love these precious women!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautifull bride😍..!! My niece died of Lupus at the age of 14 bcz the doctors could not recognice the signs she had. After an autopsy they found what she died of..😢They said bcz she was so young they could not think of that on her. Later an aunt of her, fathers side, said that she has it too and she herself became a doctor.

Bonnie, this soft pink wedding dress was made especially for you. It looks gorgeous on you!

The bride's eyes are stunning. She is strikingly beautiful!

Another great episode. Learned a lot from it and also happy for this bride’s lovely choice.

The blush dress was stunning.

I am so proud she took control.

The dress she chosen is beautiful 😍

I glad she picked the pink one

I have ms and fibro and arthritis and more. I have alot of the same symptoms of lupus. These ladies are awesome.

I love this channel. You ladies are awesome. Thank you so much

Oh she looked so beautiful in the one she chose, just beautiful ❤️

What a gorgeous bride! She looks ethereal. Love the dress!

They all looked stunning. Such a strong lady. 🥰

Most of the time it’s not about the dress, it’s about the relationships! Al and Jo are angels 😇

So wonderful to see Bonnie get this encouragement from Jo and Al! My sister, unfortunately, died from a particularly virulent form of lupus. The on;y blessing is that she wasn’t diagnosed until her mid-50s, so lived a long-ish life. And she did give birth to a wonderful daughter!

Such a beautiful episode. Gorgeous bride with a terrific family and such wonderful advice. Love these ladies and what they do for their brides.♥️

Eight years ago I was told to give up hope to walk ... I get up every day to prove them wrong. I walk on average 1,000 steps a day. Keep your motivation. It'll hurt but it'll be ok

That dress is absolutely stunning on her!!! Perfect 👍

Myself and many have been told they wouldn’t have kids.. today we are parents.

Such a beautiful bride!

Blush dress is lovely on her. Lupus or no lupus she makes a beautiful plus size bride. Hope the groom appreciates her strength as well as her beauty.

That first dress was absolutely amazing with that gorgeous beading on the bodice. I don't think it was quite her colour though. The pink, although not as beaded and sparkly (even though she initially wanted sparkly and more is more), was definitely her colour and suited her well.

Love the dress she picked - gorgeous!

I love the two business owners, I am binging on these videos at the moment.

This is the best show ever

Such beautiful simpatico between Jo and bride Bonnie

Beautiful young lady she looks amazing bless her

Awe Bonnie that pink dress, you look BEAUTIFUL!!!

She looks beautiful! In all of those dresses ❤️ I thought I couldn’t do strapless because of the build of my upper body. I was self conscious of it and new id need tons of support so I can dance well (I’m a dancer, the first dance is choreographed too!), so I was curious to at least try something with a corset back. Next thing I new I chose a strapless dress thanks to the corset so I could keep myself cinched in properly. I’m so excited for my better size to come in and for the wedding now

Although I don’t have Lupus, I have multiple other autoimmune conditions that have very similar symptoms and it does ruin your life. It’s been so hard to keep it from infiltrating everything-

Beautiful! Love this show.

Gorgeous dress!! Love the pink!!

Perfect dress!! She looks stunning 😍