The Dress

I was going for an elegant, romantic, feminine feel -- and this dress did exactly that for me for my special day! As I walked down the aisle, I felt like a true princess, and my husband's gasp when we had our first look was a moment I'll treasure forever.

This gown is the Ivory/Champagne/Honey version, a beautiful combo of colors that adds depth and dimension. It has ivory lace delicately layered on ivory tulle over champagne tulle, all resting on an ivory net over ivory lining. The sheer back, adorned with clear sequins, adds a touch of subtle sparkle that keeps the dress elegantly sophisticated. You can find more details about the dress on the designer's website: https://www.madelinegardnernewyork.com/en/collection/volume-13/51702

I added an over-bustle, making it easy to move around and dance the night away. The dress's core support is robustly constructed, providing both comfort and a flattering silhouette, even though my waist cinched. For some of the photos, I adorned it with a ribbon belt embellished with gems to add extra glitter.

I only got to wear this enchanting gown for 2-3 hours – one hour for the ceremony and another for photos – before having it professionally cleaned by the Wedding Gown Preservation Company the very next day. This dress is in almost-like-new condition and ready to make another bride's dreams come true.

I sincerely hope that the next owner of this dress experiences the same joy, beauty, and magical moments that it brought me on my special day. May your wedding day be as perfect as mine was in this stunning gown!

Alterations

This dress was minimally altered and can be undone if needed:
Added over-bustle (one hoop that you can attach to a button in the back)
Original was 26" waist. Cinched in a tad to 25.5".
Added breast padding
Pulled in off-shoulder "sleeve" a little bit on both sides so it doesn't droop down