The Dress

This Martina Liana 1275 dress was gorgeous at my January 2022 wedding. The best part is that the dress has pockets! The detachable bow in the back is beautiful, and really complements the low v-shaped back. The dress has a beautiful bustle for the reception, which was added during alterations.

I am petite (5'2") and 120 lbs. I am a bra size 30 B. Since I have a small chest, they added breast padding in alterations.

To keep the straps secure on my back, we used "Braza Swim Flash Tape," at the recommendation of my tailor. This tape held everything in place the day-of!

The dress has been professionally cleaned by Wedding Gown Preservation Company. They cleaned the dress, detachable bow, veil, and faux-fur jacket. The ONLY disclaimer/flaw about the dress is that the company ripped the bow in two places during cleaning. :( They did sew it back together where it had been ripped. If you have a cathedral veil over the bow, I don't think it will be *that* noticeable. If you decide to remove the bow for the reception like I did, you can put a brooch where the bow would be. The bow snaps on/off. Another option would be to buy a new bow for this dress from a store that carries Martina Liana. I bought my dress in April 2021 from Bustle in Baton Rouge. They could probably mail you a new bow. (Bustle: 14241 Airline Highway Suite 107 https://www.bustlebatonrouge.com/contact)

Jacket also available, for an additional cost.
Jacket: INC International Concepts Women's Faux- Fur Jacket, Size XS (from Macy's). Original price $150. Asking $50

Martina Liana 1275: https://www.essensedesigns.com/martina-liana/wedding-dresses/1275/

Other FYI Info -
Veil: AVL0049 Cathedral - Martina Liana. (108 in = 9 ft)
Shoes: 2” heel white booties from Amazon. "Women's Dressy Pointed Toe Chunky Heel Ankle Bootie Short Boots" by seller RF ROOM OF FASHION Store https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BBSNVCC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wedding video: https://youtu.be/jglD7FZMKhk

Please let me know if you want more pictures, or need any more information.

Alterations

- Bustle added
- Breast padding added
- Mesh sides and straps taken in
- Dress hemmed

Altered by Danny at Golden Needle Tailor Shop (9930 Florida Blvd A, Baton Rouge, LA 70815)