Gabby Sidibe Cover of Brides

Gabourey Sidibe, 39, makes history with unconventional 'Brides' cover: 'I’m super against tradition'

For Gabourey Sidibe, first comes love — then comes a magazine cover. The actress appears in Brides this month, making history as the first curvy Black woman to be featured, wearing unconventional wedding gowns like a yellow tulle number and African print long-sleeved dress.

The fashion fits with Sidibe's vision for her nuptials. "I’m super against tradition," she told the publication. "I definitely don't need a white dress." But she's not stopping at the style, eschewing bridesmaids and a bachelorette party too. "It cannot be a traditional wedding. Really, it can't be. I don’t want anything done the 'traditional' way. Our relationship is very much on our terms and I want it to be fun, like a true party."