The Dress

This dress is minimal elegance in the front and tasteful drama in the back. I wanted a dress that was adult and sophisticated, but still fun and sexy. This was the perfect dress for pulling off a mature and elegant look, without looking out of place in my backyard (country) wedding venue. A cathedral length veil (included) added the extra bridal touch for the ceremony and photos.

The dress hugged my curves, but was not skin tight. I left some room in the hips during alterations. I was comfortable all night, and the smoothing and support of a low-back Spanx bodysuit kept me in place and confident under the crepe.

Some staining remains after dry cleaning along the bottom hem at the sides of the dress due to some drag at the end of the night (captured in hanging dress photo), but is not severe and would mostly disappear with any additional hemming.

Bustle: 3 hooks and loops

Cathedral Length Veil (included): custom-made Sara Gabriel - pale ivory - classic shape - cut edge (no trim)- classic tulle - metal comb - perfect condition - Retail Price = $197

Alterations

1" taken in at shoulder straps
1.5" taken in at waist
2" taken up at bottom hem in front only