The Dress

This incredibly beautiful gown will take your breath away! It is form-fitting yet breathable, soft and very comfortable. I was immediately drawn to this gown due to the detailing, different textures and many layers of lace (4 different types total). The mermaid train is unlike anything you've seen before and even more beautiful when bustled. You can go easy on the accessories as the gown is simply stunning on its own.

From the Vera Wang website:

Lindsey starts with a classic strapless mermaid silhouette, figure-hugging yet constructed to be extremely soft and comfortable. With a pliable stretch charmeuse lining, the corseted infrastructure is bendable and breathable. The dress is covered with a circular, netting-like lace, which has a very fine circular stitched pattern — it’s dense, but very elegant. On top of the circular lace, an appliqué of delicate strips of corded leaf lace float down the torso, for a dynamic, two-textured quality that plays gorgeously off the body. It all feels very light, very natural. Then there’s that effortless, swirling flange at the skirt, made up of bias tiers of Chantilly lace, circular netted lace and organza framed with bands of horsehair — a heady, dynamic bouquet of textures and patterns.

Bust: 32
Waist: 24.5
Hips: 35.5
Height With Shoes: 5' 7"

I did not purchase the beading at the hip as seen in stock photos as I felt that it took away from the gown and was too large proportionally on me (I'm 5'3" without heels).

Purchased at the Vera Wang San Francisco boutique. Original receipt and certificate of authenticity available. Includes original wooden Vera Wang hanger and garment bag. Additional photos are also available upon request. Cleaned immediately after the wedding by J. Scheer (Vera Wang's preferred wedding gown preservation specialist; $800 value; more details below).

Altered at the Vera Wang San Francisco boutique. Bra cups are sewn into the dress and may be removed or replaced. Can be bustled for the reception (as seen in the photos).

Cleaned and preserved by Vera Wang's preferred vendor, J. Scheer. Gown is currently stored in an archival-quality box (8.5"h x 37.5"l x 24.5"w), stuffed with acid-free tissue paper and includes white gloves for handling the gown.