The Dress

Ian Stuart Premiere Bridal Gown. UK Size 12 (US Size 8). Ivory.

It is silk taffeta and the bodice has tiny crystals dotted over the front. The train is long and full (as shown) and can be bustled for ease of walking. The back is a gorgeous V into a waterfall with buttons - a real feature.

The straps can either sit off-the-shoulder or on the apex of your shoulder. The dress has a zip up back, with elastic straps to support you, and the zip is covered by beautiful silk covered buttons. The bodice is fully boned and has full bra cups inside.

Slight alternations by a specialist wedding dress tailor: straps shortened, length changed to fit me (163cm tall and worn with approx 7cm heels) and taken in at waist. I also had one layer of underskirt removed.

It is a UK size 12 however was taken in so on the smaller size. It is very forgiving, the corseted bodice is very supportive and comfortable.

Worn once on wedding day. Some slight marks and a couple of minor pulls at the very bottom of the dress (front and back) but with the volume of fabric they are barely noticeable. Some slight marks on the lower buttons on the back (see picture) and some marks to underskirts.

Drycleaned by specialist wedding dress cleaner and professionally stored in a box with plenty of tissue paper (only taken out to sell).

This dress is truly beautiful - real classic elegance and feels very special to wear!

Alterations

Slight alternations by a specialist wedding dress tailor: straps shortened, length changed to fit me (163cm tall and worn with approx 7cm heels) and taken in at waist. I also had one layer of underskirt removed.