The Dress

Dana Harel's Tara is a royal yet minimalist A-line gown made of ivory Mikado silk draped to the side. The straight line corset, elegant and conservative, contrast the dramatic side slit to create a timeless piece.

You can achieve two beautiful looks with the Tara gown by pairing the gown with the sheer Chantilly lace bodysuit also from Dana Harel. Details make the difference.

This is such a special piece, truly my dream dress! I purchased the gown in 2023 from MAËLLE Melbourne and wore it paired with the stunning sheer lace bodysuit for our ceremony, and then on its own for our reception. It ticked all the boxes for me - luxurious and beautifully made, comfortable and light, timeless yet modern, soft yet dramatic.

The gown has been dry cleaned by hand and preserved by Ferrari Wedding Gown Cleaners as recommended by MAËLLE. It’s in pristine condition wrapped in acid free tissue paper and boxed. It’s fully ready to go for the next bride!

I am also considering selling my Dana Harel bodysuit and Valentina Chantilly lace edged cathedral length veil that was handmade by the team at MAËLLE, so if you are interested in these please let me know!

Alterations

Minor alternations were made to the gown to fit my body closer to the wedding. This included enhancing the side slit as it came fully closed from the designer, hemming the front so it just touched the ground in 10cm heels (I am 170cm tall) and adding a wrist loop and bustle.