The Dress

This custom made Leah Da Gloria couture gown was 8 months in the making and was worn on my wedding day in March (2020). I really can't put into words how amazing I felt wearing this dress; it was truly the dress of my dreams and I think its only right that another lucky bride-to-be should feel this way in this incredibly unique, stunning and glamorous wedding gown.

The intricate details of this couture gown are second to none and it was all beautifully handcrafted in the Leah Da Gloria Couture studio in Sydney. This gown is both classically elegant yet modern, combining a mixture of different sized pearls, beading, tulle, lace and silk. The silk underlay is a latte colour and the lace overlay is white. The strapless sweetheart neckline has a deep plunge bodice that is fully boned to maintain structure and compliment your figure and the cups are padded so no bra/undergarments required. The gown has a hidden zip closure (instead of individual buttons) which meant I got to spend more time on the dance floor. The silhouette has the signature Leah fit; like a glove until it flares out into the long dramatic train. As embellished as it is, the dress was super comfortable to wear and easy to walk in thanks to the centre split and the 2 bustle options; the finger bustle to elegantly hold the train or loop bustle so that later in the evening you can bring in the train and move freely.

My stats and measurements:
* Australian size 8 (if it helps: when Leah measured me in calico I was her standard size 8 and she just had to bring it in slightly).
* My measurements are above- taken 2.5 months post wedding so maybe take off a couple cm's to be safe.
* I'm 161cm in height. I wore 10.5cm heels on the day bringing me up to 171.5cm when wearing the dress.
* I'm a 10D in bra size.
* I weighed roughly 50-51kg on the day.

The gown was in immaculate condition post wedding day (had a perfect 21 degree sunny Melbourne day). I've had it dry cleaned by Syndals Bridal Dry Cleaning (certificate can be provided. Dress comes with the signature velvet hanger and Leah Da Gloria dress bag and ribbon so you can feel just as excited opening it on your wedding day as I did. I've included the custom Leah Da Gloria two tier plain veil (rrp $600) as part of this listing which was worn for roughly 2 hours - during the ceremony and photos outside the church.

Sizing & special note:

***This dress is designed to fit you like a glove so your measurements need to be very close to mine. If you are keen to purchase my dress feel free to contact me with all of your measurements including your height.

*** try ons can be organised if you are based in Victoria.

***I have not included shipping cost for AUS or OVERSEAS yet- this will depend on your location and will be added to the asking price.

This gown is beyond exquisite and even more amazing in real life - it really will take your breath away!
I want to offer another lucky bride the opportunity to experience the feeling of wearing a couture gown of this quality and hope that just like me, they will appreciate the unique design and intricate work that has gone into creating this Leah Da Gloria masterpiece.

Leandra Xx