About the Dress

Designer Description: Experience the magic of Aja. Its a-line silhouette, combined with the opulence of mikado silk, is a bridal masterpiece. It’s a gown that promises to set the bride apart, ensuring she feels like royalty on her big day.

Notes: I fell in love with this dress the minute I tried it on at the studio. It was the first and only dress that made me feel like a bride. The material is thick but falls so beautifully. The waistline is incredibly flattering and the corset is sturdy and stays in place for being a strapless dress. The slit is hidden between gorgeous folds of fabric allowing for an exciting peek-a-boo leg for photos. There are hidden pockets that held my vows. The dress bustled gorgeously which allowed me to dance all night.

I originally tried this on in April of 2023. The retail price was $3500 which was out of my price range. I looked around for other options, but always came back to this dress. By the time I was ready to order, it was too late to arrive on time for my wedding date. I was offered the floor sample, which was too large and too much of an expenditure to attempt to alter. I found the dress used online. It was a size 6, which I altered to (what I imagine to be) a size 4. I spent $800 on alterations. I am 5'4", 118 pounds. I wore the dress once for my wedding on September 15th, 2023. It is professionally dry-cleaned and boxed ($350).

Alterations

The dress was taken in at the corset.
Standard bustle added.