The Dress

Per Pronovias Website: A masterpiece in embroidered lace, this opulent V-neck mermaid gown features glittering French lace motifs along the bust that travel into a checkered, semi-illusion waistband and add texture to a fitted crepe skirt.

This off white dress was the dress of my dreams! I bought a separate cathedral length veil which was absolutely beautiful and matched the dress very well. It is an ivory scalloped/irregular hem bridal veil with a comb. I will ship the veil for free with the dress if desired. I bought it brand new as well. I wore 3 inch heels for my ceremony and 2 inch block wedges for my reception. I am 5'6" tall without shoes.

I had the dress professionally dry-cleaned, by hand afterwards.

Alterations

I did have a few alterations made. I have an athletic build with a cup size D, so I needed the back opened a bit which gave my dress a larger "open back" appearance. My seamstress placed a new zipper approximately 2 inches lower than the original. I also had an inch taken from either side of the dress in the waist. I had 2 bustles placed. I used the seamstress who works at the dress shop.