The Dress

Morilee Chantrelle Wedding Dress
Color: Ivory top layer with a Cappuccino/Honey underlay

What makes this dress unique?
The cappuccino/honey underlay makes for a beautiful contrast that subtly makes the lace stand out. This dress really shimmers and shines in such a tasteful way with beautiful iridescent sequins and beading that catch the light as you move. The scalloped lace train, and plunging open back make this dress a showstopper from every angle.

From the designer's website:
'Features of Morilee Chantrelle 1062 Wedding Dress:

-Comfortable stretch liner with flattering fit and flare silhouette
-Flirty plunging neckline with a modesty panel
-Thin beaded spaghetti straps and belt
-Deep cut sides and a low scoop back
-Covered buttons down the zipper
-Semi sheer scalloped lace cathedral train
-Available in Ivory/Porcelain and Ivory/Cappuccino/Honey'

After my wedding, I had this dress professionally dry cleaned ($550) so it is absolutely like new and ready to make you feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day

Total invested into this dress:
-Dress after tax: $3,249
-Alterations: $439
-Dry cleaning: $550
Total: $4,238

Alterations

This dress was purchased in a size 6 and has been taken in according to my measurements listed. The length has not be altered, I am 5'8 barefoot, and wore cowboy boots at my wedding so about 5'9 with shoes. Please note, the photo taken on the full back of the dress where the dress is being tried on at the bridal studio is prior to alterations. You can see how the dress isn't fitting porperly in the back, after alterations the dress is form fitting in the back and holds it shape.

In addition to being taken in, a super simple and flattering bustle was added. (See first dance photo for bustle). A simple one button attachment at the lower back of the dress, so no need to fret over a complicated bustle, just a quick and easy transformation from ceremony to reception!