The Dress

I fell in love with this dress as soon as I looked in the mirror. The video is of me simply in love with this dress during the first try-on. I purchased the rhinestone veil similar to the one in the video. The dress SHIMMERS!!! I was in love with the dress then and I am in love with the dress now.
The dress is gorgeous ivory over blush. The Maggie Sottero website describes the dress perfectly as a" bodice of lace motifs, drifting into a tulle skirt. Beaded lace adorns the illusion-plunging sweetheart neckline, while beaded spaghetti straps glide into a sheer back accented in lace motifs. Finished with covered buttons over zipper closure."
I am 5'10 with curvy hips yet a small top. I had cups installed to make my girls look bigger! I tried on over 20 wedding gowns before I tried on this gown. For me, it was a struggle to find a flattering gown that made me feel sexy because of my belly and thighs.
I was asked by the boutique's owner to try on this gown. I was reluctant because it was well out of my budget. One look in the mirrors and I knew this was THE dress. I was in tears. I did not want to take it off. I made a payment to hold the dress. That night, I woke up in a panic trying to figure out how to pay for this dress because exchanging it was not an option. DIY projects helped to free up funds to allow me to afford this breath-taking gown.
I am selling this dress for three reasons:
1. I do not have a daughter to whom I can pass the dress down.
2. This dress is too AMAZING to lay in a preservation box to never be loved again.
3. I want another bride-to be to fall in love with this gown.
There are about six or seven layers to this gown. There is a small hole in the back in the top layer. I do not recall how this happened as I was shocked to see the hole when did an overview of the dress before leaving it at the dry cleaners. The gown is still stunning. In the images taken at the dry cleaners, the hole is in a "fold" and hard to find. I included a close-up picture of the imperfection.
I am including the Ansonia Bridal Veils 714L Champ/Champ 000. The veil is trimmed in rhinestones and has a blusher. I shimmered as my sons escorted me down the aisle.
If you are in the metro-Atlanta area and want to view the dress in-person, please contact me to make arraignments. Try-ons are not allowed as the gown has been cleaned.

Thank you for viewing and considering loving this gown,
Michelle

Alterations

Bra cups were added to give me cleavage.