The Dress

IT HAS POCKETS!!! If thats not enough to make you want to wear this dress on your big day, then i don't know what else is!
Honestly, this dress made me feel like a princess right from the very moment I put it on, its a thick satin type material so holds its structure and pleats incredibly well regardless of whether you're getting down low on the dance floor, scoffing collin the caterpillar cake or posing for photos pretending you have all the grace and decorum in the world when in actual fact its more accurately described as the grace and decorum of a reversing dump truck with no tyres on!!
It has been professionally cleaned and repaired by 'the dress cleaning company' who have done an incredible job. I believe there is still a couple of buttons missing lower down the back as we couldn't find them all on the dance floor at the end of the night, but this could be replaced if you found matching buttons in a haberdashery.
It has had some alterations, a slight tuck at the waist and the length taken up a tad. I also replaced the plain belt with a diamanté accent belt to draw in the waist.

The official Stella York description is as follows:
Simple and classic, this matte Mikado ballgown from Stella York radiates modern grace. The royal in you will shine with this pleated off-shoulder detail, creating a subtle and open V-neckline?adding an effortless structure that frames your upper body beautifully. The detachable belt ties in the look at your natural waistline for a flattered figure, just before flaring out into the grand ballgown skirt complete with pleats and oh-so-coveted pockets. Fabric-covered buttons run the length of the full train in back, offering a thoughtful, traditional touch to this perfect combination of classic and modern princess style.

Alterations

Waist taken in, length taken up, new belt sewn to waistline