The Dress

From the official Maggie Sottero website: "This exquisite ball gown wedding dress is complete with floral lace appliques drifting down a tulle skirt, an elegant illusion V-neckline, and a glittering Swarovski crystal belt. Finished with plunging V-back and crystal buttons over zipper closure.
-Floral lace appliqués with Swarovski crystals over tulle
-Illusion V-Neckline
-Crystal buttons over zipper closure"

This gown was worn once in November 2016, and has been professionally preserved since then. It was purchased at RK Bridal in New York City and was shipped directly from the Maggie Sottero warehouse in Utah. It is in MINT condition. It also has cups sewn into the chest that are removable, and the train also bustles very easily.

Alterations

The only alteration was on the straps. The seamstress had to lengthen them because they were a bit tight on my shoulders. She sewed floral lace appliqués onto the top of the shoulder to hide where the straps had to be cut. It actually ended up looking better this way.

I'd also like to note, I wore a hoop skirt underneath (about $15 on Amazon) to give it that true "Cinderella" ballgown look. It was beautiful without it, but I preferred the hoop skirt.