The Dress

Gorgeous Ivory/Off-White wedding gown in perfect condition. I only wore it on my wedding day and to try it on at the store. The buttons shown are actually real, so it takes a minute to put on / take off, but SO worth it. There is a sort of belt on the inside to cinch everything together and hold the waist of the dress tight. You don't see it from the outside and I honestly didn't even notice it after I put it on, but it's a nice feature to have. 

My favorite part about this dress is the level of detail throughout the entire gown. There's lace details everywhere, buttons down the back, and the back itself is just gorgeous. My seamstress took up the hem of the dress but was able to preserve the lace detailing on the bottom (took it off, hemmed the dress, and sewed it back on). I felt like a princess in this dress and wish I could wear it every day! The train is beautiful, too. It is long but not too long - it's a little heavy because of the weight of the material, so you'll need someone to help you arrange it at the alter.

I got it cleaned professionally right after the wedding and it's been sitting in the preservation box since then.

Alterations

Took up the hem to hit at the floor (I’m 5’2” and wore 3” heels and it hit just below the toes of my shoes). Took up the shoulder portion (it was a little long). Everything else was pretty much good to go!

We put in a French bustle for the reception (shown in the photos). It was really easy to tie up, but if you prefer the American version, it's a pretty easy alteration.