The Dress

This is THE dress if you are looking to make a statement and feel like a princess. What I loved about this dress was how the sleeves sits as an off the shoulder dress (& it's comfy!), the beautiful beaded floral designs on the chest that runs slightly down to the flowy parts. It also has a deep v (but don't worry there's mesh!) to give a slightly sexier look to an otherwise formal dress. Something that blew me away the first time I wore it was the really long statement train with simple buttons that go all the way from my back to the end of the train. It makes the dress slightly heavy, but that's why we have bridesmaids to help right?! I found this dress in a NYC wedding dress shop, and my mom's jaw dropped when she saw me model it at the studio. I only wore this for the ceremony (literally 15 minutes in sunny LA) and then changed into a lighter dress for the reception, so it's well taken care of. Already cleaned and ready for its new home :)

Here's their description from the website (https://www.essensedesigns.com/essense-of-australia/wedding-dresses/d3245/) for a better definition of the dress than I could give it: extra-large ballgown skirt with high-volume details such a double-box pleating add to the grandiose nature of the silhouette, while layers upon layers of sparkling glitter tulle add to the intense shine of this dramatic and elegant style.

Alterations

Tightened the waist slightly