After Sydney Leblanc's husband-to-be slipped a ring on her finger three years ago, Leblanc set out to find the perfect wedding gown. She drove from store to store in search of a unique and affordable dress that fit her size 26 frame. The few stores that could get her size would order the dress before she could try it on and would not offer a refund.

"I couldn't find anything to even try on," Leblanc said. "That's when a light bulb came on. Just because I'm not thin doesn't mean I shouldn't have the same experiences as other women."